World Directory, Africa, Cape Verde, Macaronesia, Cape Verde

This beautiful island group, situated south of the Canaries, consist of 10 islands in an archipelago. Until recently its beauty has been a well kept secret, but with its endless white beaches, crystal clear water and mountainous scenery, it is now well known to the rest of the world.

World Directory, Africa, Mauritius, Mascarene Islands, Mauritius

Barely noticed on the maps and barely known at all, this is a splendid destination for vacation and tourism. In the Indian Ocean, East of Madagascar, is Mauritius Island, one of the Mascarene archipelago islands.

World Directory, Asia, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Kowloon is the southern tip of the peninsula and faces Hong Kong island. This paradise of shops, bars and hotels is not only popular with tourists but also with inhabitants of Hong Kong island who can easily take the ferry to this melting-pot of everything relating to spending your money.

World Directory, Europe, France, Corsica, Ligurian Sea

The island is sometimes called "L'Ile de beaute" - a title which it richly deserves. Its wonderful beaches and the drama of the mountains behind, its forests, and the aroma of the maquis - this virtually unspoilt island is quite unlike the other crowded Mediterranean resorts.

World Directory, Europe, Germany, Baltic Sea, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Located west of Ruegen on the German coast, Hiddensee is a carfree island in the Baltic Sea. Not only is Hiddensee a wildfowl paradise but also boasts some of the finest sandy beaches in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on the west and north coasts .

World Directory, North America, United States, New England, Maine

Cundy's Harbor is located on the New Meadows River in the State of Maine. It's a quiet little harbour dotted with moored lobster and working boats.

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

Gold River is a village located close to the geographic centre of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. In terms of the Island's human geography it is considered to be part of the "North Island", even though it technically is on the Island's west coast.

World Directory, North America, United States, Alaska, Hinchinbrook Island

Johnstone Point is located on Hinchinbrook Island in Alaska.

World Directory, Asia, Japan, Chugoku, Hiroshima Prefecture

Miyajima was a town located on the island of Itsukushima in Saeki District, Hiroshima, Japan. On November 3, 2005, it was amalgamated into the city of Hatsukaichi.

World Directory, North America, United States, Georgia, Chatham County Tybee Island,

Heron Hideaway holiday let is a quiet marsh view home in an ideal location for guests looking to be close to the beach, but away from it all in Tybee Island. Sleeps 8 in 3 bedrooms - no pets allowed.