World Directory, North America, United States, Rhode Island, Washington County

Westerly is a town on the south shore of Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1669 by John Babcock, it is a beachfront community on the south shore of the state.

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, 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, 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, Sweden, Stockholm, Uppland

Sandhamn is a small settlement in the central-peripheral part of the Stockholm Archipelago in central-eastern Sweden, approximately 50 km (30 mi) east of Stockholm. Sandhamn is located on the island Sandön ("Sand Island"), which is, however, colloquially referred to as Sandhamn.

World Directory, Europe, Sweden, Ulvon, Ulvon

Ulvon is a beautiful island with typical Swedish West Coast cliffs, small beaches, cabins and a family hostel. We also have a cafe by the sea and a restaurant whith wonderful view over the fjord and Orust island.

World Directory, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic Regions, Dominica

Few places on earth exude eternal beauty like Dominica, located in the Eastern Caribbean, the island embraces a sense of serene, ageless beauty. It's a place where man and nature live in harmony, above and below the surrounding sea.

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.