World Directory, North America, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island

Shawnigan Lake is a lake on southern Vancouver Island, located to the west of Saanich Inlet and to the south of the Cowichan Valley region. It is the location of the village of Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia. Its aboriginal name in the Hunquminum language is Shaanii'us.

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, North America, United States, Florida, Monroe County

Little Conch Key also known as Walker's Island. Beginning in 1935, the site of a fishing camp for the Walker and Berner families of Miami. Walker's Island remained public domain until 1946 when the state put it up for sale. Paul Walker purchased it for $6,000 and barged a cottage over for a starter home. The Walkers used it as a weekend place until 1951 when he made it his full time residence. Walker built five cottages to rent and water pipeline shown above. His guests parked on the highway and were ferried to and from the island with a barge made of 48 steel drums powered by an outboard motor. Later, a causeway with a more permanent water line and electric power were added.

World Directory, North America, United States, Washington, San Juan County

Roche Harbor, is a sheltered harbor on the northwest side of San Juan Island in San Juan County, Washington, United States, and the site of a resort of the same name. Roche Harbor sits along Haro Strait and United States - Canada border. The harbor itself provides one of the better protected anchorages in the islands. The harbor is surrounded on the east side by San Juan Island, on the north side by Pearl Island,and on the west and south sides by Henry Island. Most of the harbor is 35 to 45 feet (11 to 14 meters) deep. Roche Harbor has a small airport primarily used by local residents. The Roche Harbor marina is a designated Port of Entry for pleasure boats.

World Directory, North America, United States, New Jersey, Ocean County

Beach Haven Gardens is situated between Spray Beach and Beach Haven Terrace and is bordered by 27th Street and 34th Street. As you travel Northeast towards Ship Bottom and the Causeway, the street numbers jump from 34th Street to 133rd as you leave Beach Haven Gardens and enter Beach Haven Terrace. This is because the streets Southwest of 34th were numbered from Beach Haven's Centre Street, while the roads beyond Beach Haven Gardens were numbered from Division Street in Surf City.

World Directory, North America, United States, Hawaii, Oahu

Discover the rhythm of our tropical island getaway with miles of white sandy beaches, pristine blue bays and lush rainforests ~ all just around the bend from the pulse and excitement of a trendy cosmopolitan city.

World Directory, Caribbean, Bermuda, Bermuda, Devonshire Parish

Devonshire Parish Devonshire Parish is one of the nine parishes of Bermuda. It is named for William Cavendish, 1st Earl of Devonshire (1552-1626).

World Directory, North America, Canada, British Columbia, Nanaimo

Qualicum Beach has beautiful sandy beaches that overlook the Strait of Georgia. It is a great spot to relax while taking in the magnificent view. The Village and the Historic Railway Station are a short walk away.Qualicum Beach is often compared to the town of Carmel, California.

World Directory, North America, Canada, Prince Edward Island, Queens County

The Town of Stratford is located immediately to the southeast of the City of Charlottetown, the provincial capital and largest municipality in Prince Edward Island. The Stratford area was founded in the 1750's when several Acadian families settled in the Bunbury area, and following acceptance of the Royal Commission on the Land's recommendations by the Provincial Government, the Town of Stratford was created on April 1, 1995. Whether it's an overnight stay or a summer-long journey, Stratford, Prince Edward Island is a wonderful place to visit. There are numerous amenities, including a bevy of recreation options, world-class golfing, shopping, and sightseeing, right in the Town. And, our location adjacent to Charlottetown, the Provincial capital and home to the Island's only commercial airport, makes Stratford a convenient point for an Island vacation.

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.