World Directory, Australia, Australia, South Australia, Kangaroo Island

American River is a peaceful fishing village nestling into a hillside of native vegetation and located at the entrance to Pelican Lagoon, an aquatic sanctuary. The town looks across the bay to Eastern Cove. At night wallabies and possums can be seen. During the day scenic walks along the coast are enjoyed. Bird watchers delight in the numerous species of land and aquatic birds, including the beautiful and rare Glossy Black Cockatoo. Pelicans and black swans grace the shores. American River is famous for its fishing, with boating and sailing also favourite pastimes. The town has a boat ramp, barbeque and picnic facilities and fishing charters.

World Directory, Australia, Australia, South Australia, Kangaroo Island

Emu Bay is the perfect place to stay on Kangaroo Island. It is the best base for the exploration of Australia's third largest offshore island.

World Directory, Australia, Australia, Queensland, Fraser Coast Regional Council

Bordered by 40 kilometres of pristine beaches, Hervey Bay offers access to islands, adventure, wildlife and a beautiful safe aquatic playground for visitors to the Fraser Coast. Hervey Bay has gained international recognition as one of the best locations to view a great variety of marine life especially the majestic humpback whales as they make their yearly migration south, through the region's calm waters, from August to November.

World Directory, Europe, Germany, Lower Saxony, Aurich

Baltrum is an island near the coast of East Frisia (Ostfriesland), Germany and a municipality in the district of Aurich, Lower Saxony.

World Directory, Europe, Germany, Lower Saxony, Aurich

Norderney is one of the seven populated East Frisian Islands off the North Sea coast of Germany. It is also a municipality in the district of Aurich in Lower Saxony.

World Directory, Europe, France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee

Ile d'Yeu is an island and town just off the Vendee coast of western France.

World Directory, Europe, Greece, Cyclades, Syros

Ano Syros is a municipality on the island of Syros, in the Cyclades, Greece.

World Directory, Europe, Norway, Aust-Agder, Arendal

The island of Merdo, an island far from the coast facing the Skagerrak, was a major export port in the 17th and 18th centuries and now has a museum, a kiosk, and several beaches. There is regular boat service from Arendal to the island every day during the summer season.

World Directory, Europe, Portugal, Azores, Corvo

Vila do Corvo, the village, the unique agglomeration on the island of Corvo, is constructed of small homes located along narrow roadways and alleys rising along the hills of the southern one-third of the island. The coastal area of the village is dominated by the Corvo Aerodrome and ports linking the community to the outside world.

Generally, the inhabitants dedicate themselves to fishing, agriculture, or raising cattle and most services on the island support these activities, as well as annual tourism.

World Directory, Africa, Saint Helena, Saint Helena, Saint Helena

Jamestown is the capital of the island of Saint Helena, a British overseas territory in the South Atlantic Ocean. Located on the island's north-western coast, it is the island's port, with facilities for unloading goods delivered to the island, and the centre of the island's road and communications network.