World Directory, Europe, Georgia, Black Sea, Caucasus

Abkhazia ia an autonomous republic in northwestern Georgia; area 8,600 sq km/3,320 sq mi; population (1993 est) 516,600. The region is located between the main range of the Caucasus Mountains and the Black Sea.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Wellington, Kapiti Coast

Otaki is one of New Zealand's oldest urban settlements and the pre-eminent historic place in the Kapiti district. It has been, is and always will be a celebration of Maoritanga. Otaki was an important refreshment and overnight stop on the early stagecoach runs between Wellington and Foxton, which used the beaches as roads.

World Directory, Oceania, French Polynesia, Society Islands, Leeward Islands

Bora Bora is the most magical of all the French Polynesian islands. The main island of Bora Bora, home to 4,225 inhabitants, is in the center of a multicoloured lagoon, surrounded by offshore motu islets inside a protective coral necklace. The motu islets of Bora Bora are the ideal location for a Bora Bora honeymoon. Bora Bora has numerous luxury hotels and resorts, Hotel Bora Bora was the first Hotel in French Polynesia to build over water bungalows. No matter what kind of vacation you are planning, Bora Bora is a must when visiting French Polynesia.

World Directory, Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Zanzibar

Zanzibar is still the best-kept secret in the Indian Ocean, with its fascinating historical Stone Town and magnificent beaches.

World Directory, Europe, Spain, Asturias, Asturias

Gijon, is a coastal industrial city and a municipality in the autonomous community of Asturias in Spain. Early mediaeval texts mention it as "Gigia". It was an important regional Roman city, although the area has been settled since earliest history.

World Directory, Europe, Spain, Galicia, A Coruna

Ferrol is a city in the Province of A Coruña in Galicia. Located on the Atlantic coast in north-western Spain, it has urban population of 77,859 and metropolitan area of over 241,528 (2007).

World Directory, Europe, Spain, Balearic Islands, Majorca

The very popular holiday resort of Santa Ponsa, along with its more infamous neighbours Palma Nova and Magaluf, are all part of the municipal district of Calvia on the south west coast of Majorca approximately 20km, or 12 miles west of the capital Palma. Santa Ponsa has quite a wide selection of cafes, bars and restaurants and excellent facilities for visitors on self catering arrangements.

World Directory, Europe, Netherlands, North Holland, Texel

De Koog is a town in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Texel, and lies about 17 km north of Den Helder. It is the main centre of tourism on the island. The small village is surrounded with many hotels and campgrounds. The village is located on the North Sea coast of the island. Only two narrow lines of dunes separate the village from the beach.

World Directory, Australia, Australia, Queensland, Sunshine Coast

Maroochy has many beautiful beaches and waterways and as such the majority of activities and attractions are water-based.

World Directory, Central America, Costa Rica, Puntarenas, Osa Peninsula

Drake Bay or Bahia Drake in Spanish is a small bay on the north side of the Osa Peninsula on the coast of southwestern Costa Rica.