World Directory, North America, United States, Florida, Lee County

The Boca Grande village is situated midway on the seven mile long island. a town without a stoplight, and no doorstep mail delivery. Boca Grande is a state of mind as much as a place. a tropical tranquility guarded by those who have loved it for decades and equally revered by relative newcomers. A visitor coming to the island has no idea of the delights ahead.

World Directory, Europe, Croatia, Zagreb, Zagreb

The island of Vir is situated about 25 km north-west from Zadar in North Dalmatia and is connected with the mainland by bridge. This 22,5 km large island, by the Italian name of "Punta Dura" (the stony strand), presents itself to the visitor by varigated sceneries, such as those of the rocky tracts of land interspersed with pines and vineyards, fig and olive trees.

World Directory, Europe, Denmark, Hovedstaden, Bornholm

Bornholm is a Danish island in the Baltic Sea located to the east of the rest of Denmark, the south of Sweden, and the north of Poland. The main industries on the island include fishing, arts and crafts like glass making and pottery using locally worked clay, and dairy farming. Tourism is important during the summer.

World Directory, Europe, Denmark, Funen, Middelfart

Middelfart is a town in central Denmark, with a population of 14,081(2008). It is in Middelfart municipality on the island of Funen. The town name Middelfart means central passage - and refers to one of the three ferry links formerly connecting the island of Funen with the peninsula of Jutland, in this case, the link between Strib and Fons.

World Directory, Europe, Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Ruegen

Binz is the largest seaside resort on the German island of Rügen. It lies between the Prorer Wiek and the Schmachter See in the south-east of the island. To the north of Binz stretches the Schmale Heide (the "narrow heath"), a tongue of land which joins the Muttland region of Rügen to the Jasmund peninsula. The land to the south and east of Binz is hilly, reaching a height of over 100m above sea level.

World Directory, Europe, Greece, South Aegean, Dodecanese

Halki is a small and quiet and unspoiled island with an attractive village port and very few people. As there is no bus, it is a place for those who love walks - which in fact are rewarding. Halki, once sponge-fishing centre with a rich fleet and thousands of people living there, took its name from the copper (Halkos in Greek), that mined in antiquity.

World Directory, Europe, Greece, South Aegean, Dodecanese

Symi is a small but historic Greek island and municipality. The island, along with the rest of the Dodecanese, changed hands several times in the 20th century: in 1912 the Dodecanese declared independence from the Ottomans as the Federation of the Dodecanese Islands though this was almost immediately occupied by Italy.

World Directory, Europe, Greece, Peloponnese, Messenia

Pylos, or Pilos, is a large bay and a town on the west coast of the Peloponnese, in the district of Messenia in southern Greece. It is the capital of Pylia Province. Nearby villages include Gialova, Elaiofyto, Schinolakka, and Palaionero.

World Directory, Europe, Spain, Balearic Islands, Ibiza

Well, everyone knows about the incredible clubbing, and the electric, nighttime vibe, but there's far more to this magical island... One of the joys of being on this island is that, no matter where you are, especially when driving, you are never far from one of the many wonderful beaches or secluded little coves...

World Directory, Europe, Spain, Balearic Islands, Majorca

There's far more to Mallorca than the holy triumvirate of sun, sea and sand. Fight your way past the army of tan-seeking tourists, and you'll discover Gothic architecture, hilltop villages, olive groves and hidden beaches. If you're after something a bit crazier, there are 24-hour parties galore.