World Directory, Africa, Cape Verde, Barlavento Islands, Sao Vicente

Mindelo, is a port city on the Cape Verde in the northern part of the island of São Vicente. Mindelo is also the seat of the parish of Nossa Senhora da Luz, and this island's municipality.

World Directory, Africa, Tunisia, Gulf of Gabes, Gulf of Gabes

Djerba is, at 514 km², the largest island off North Africa, located in the Gulf of Gabes off the coast of Tunisia.

World Directory, Asia, Thailand, Surat Thani, Surat Thani

Koh Samui, the beautiful island of the coconut trees, is the third largest Thai island. (Only Phuket and Koh Chang are bigger) The area is about 247 square km's and it is located 700 km south of Bangkok in the Surat Thani province. Well known beaches are Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut, Big Buddha, Choeng Mon, Hua Thanon and Maenam.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Wellington, Wellington

The magical atmosphere of the Kapiti Coast landscape that we know so well today, was created by gigantic earthquakes 200 million years ago. The upheavals exposed a 10 km long block of rock that now sits as an island 5.6km from the mainland and protects a series of small settlements from the westerly gales. Behind, the coast is sheltered from the south by the massive Tararua Ranges. The magical atmosphere of the Kapiti Coast landscape that we know so well today, was created by gigantic earthquakes 200 million years ago. The upheavals exposed a 10 km long block of rock that now sits as an island 5.6km from the mainland and protects a series of small settlements from the westerly gales. Behind, the coast is sheltered from the south by the massive Tararua Ranges.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Southland, Southland

One of New Zealand's scenic wonders, Fiordland's Lake Manapouri is as well known for its spectacular Underground Power Station as for its Trout fishing and Tramping Tracks. It is the only access point for visiting Doubtful Sound and many western Fiords.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Nelson, Tasman

It is well known for its sandy beaches, fresh fruit, boutique wineries, delicious seafood, arts/crafts and the three National Parks. Abel Tasman in particular, is famous for its clear turquoise water, golden sand, and native bush growing right down to the beach.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Auckland, Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island is the second largest island (9,324 hectares) within the Hauraki Gulf. It is 26 km long and 19 km across at its widest point, with rolling hills that reach 230 metres at the highest point. Its name translated means cascading waters which refers to the waterfalls now within the Whakanewha Regional Park. It is a unique island settlement close to Auckland with a resident population of about 7,000 spread out around the numerous bays and beaches mainly grouped at the western end.

World Directory, Australia, Australia, Queensland, Magnetic Island

Alma Bay is located on Magnetic Island which is an island 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) offshore from the city of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.

World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Argyll and Bute

Bowmore is a village on the Scottish island of Islay and serves as administrative capital of the island. It gives its name to the famous distillery producing Bowmore Single Malt, a single malt scotch whisky.

World Directory, Europe, Croatia, Dalmatia, Sibenik-Knin

Krapanj is an island of Croatia in the central Dalmatian county of Sibenik-Knin.