World Directory, Africa, Morocco, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz, Essaouira

The word Essaouira means image. Observed from any angle, Essaouira is a perfect photograph. Behind its purple ramparts and inside its whitewashed medina with blue doors lies a city that has been influenced by various cultures (Berber, Carthaginian, Portuguese, English, Bambara and others). It was the Jewish traders that once formed the majority of the population and it was they who transformed Essaouira into what became Morocco's most prosperous city in the 17th and 18th centuries.

World Directory, Africa, South Africa, Free State, Free State

Ficksburg is a small town situated at the foot of the 1,854m Imperani Mountain in Free State province, South Africa. The town was set up by General Johan Fick who won the territory in the Basotho Wars. The last Governor-General of the Union of South Africa and the first State President of South Africa, Charles Robberts Swart was imprisoned here by the British in 1914 and released one day before his scheduled execution.

World Directory, Africa, South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town

Grassy Park is historical suburb of Cape Town; having been created in the bygone days of apartheid after forced removals saw many local people sent to settlements in the present day Cape Flats. With a sad past it has certainly become a home for many Capetonians and has thrived as the origin for many a jazz player. With a very rich musical background, this area is the birthplace of unique Cape Town forms of break-dance and jazz, beat boxing and choral singing.

World Directory, Africa, South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town

This vibrant, fast developing, affluent area has a large variety of restaurants, cinemas, businesses, golf courses and other sports facilities. Within easy reach of Cape Town International Airport; V&A Waterfront; Century City; Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek and Durbanville Wine Routes and central to both Oceans. This area has an excellent climate and is best situated to reach every attraction.

World Directory, Africa, South Africa, Western Cape, West Coast

There are kilometres of deserted sandy beaches and rocky coves waiting to be explored. Delight in the beauty of dune fynbos and the annual riot of spring flowers. Be awed by sightings of dolphins and whales. Enjoy the rich diversity of bird life. Get up close to the whales. Hike, kayak on the ocean or just sit back and enjoy the beautiful African sunsets. Explore this fascinating region from the central point of Paternoster, a historic fishing village.

World Directory, Africa, South Africa, Western Cape, Garden Route

Plettenberg Bay is the jewel of The Garden Route. It's more than a village, less than a town. Plettenberg Bay is tranquil and charming, hospitable and rather special. Plettenberg Bay is characterised by sweeping, unspoilt golden beaches, a dramatic rocky peninsula, intriguing lagoons and estuaries, towering indigenous forests and unpolluted rivers and sea. With its exceptional climate, and beautiful view sites over the Indian Ocean, Plettenberg Bay is perfect for tourists interested in exploring, watching or just lazing.

World Directory, Asia, Indonesia, Lesser Sunda Islands, Bali

Bali, a tropical island in the Indonesian archipelago, is so picturesque and immaculate it could almost be a painted backdrop. It has rice paddies tripping down hillsides like giant steps, volcanoes soaring up through the clouds, dense tropical jungle, long sandy beaches, warm blue water, crashing surf and friendly people who don't just have a culture but actually live it. In Bali spirits come out to play in the moonlight, every night is a festival and even a funeral is an opportunity to have a good time.

World Directory, Asia, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Hong Kong has the big city specials like smog, odour, 14 million elbows and an insane love of clatter. But it's also efficient, hushed and peaceful: the transport network is excellent, the shopping centres are sublime, and the temples and quiet corners of parks are contemplative oases.

World Directory, Asia, Russia, Kola, Kola Bay

Murmansk is a city and seaport in the extreme northwest part of Russia, on the Kola Bay, 12 km from the Barents Sea on the northern shore of the Kola Peninsula, not far from Russia's borders with Norway and Finland. Murmansk is the administrative centre of Murmansk Oblast. The port remains ice-free year round due to the warm North Atlantic drift ocean current and is an important fishing and shipping port.

World Directory, Asia, Japan, Chubu, Shizuoka

Shizuoka prefecture, located in Japan's approximate geographic center, is best known as the home of Mount Fuji. The elegant outlines of this volcanic mountain are recognized all over the world as a symbol of Japan. The temperate climate here is said to be reflected in the people of this prefecture, who are known for their mild and open manner.