World Directory, Europe, Spain, Catalonia, Girona

Calella is one of the three resort towns close to the local market town of Palafrugell. The others are Tamariu and Llafranc. Calella is the largest of them. The village is completely charming and does not die in winter. There are little boats moored in the harbour, and a number of rather small and therefore over-crowded beaches. Restaurants abound, not necessarily high gastronomy, but completely acceptable with wonderful views.

World Directory, Europe, France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Alpes-Maritimes

The village of Valbonne sits in the center of a vast residential area spread through the surrounding woods. This area outside the village includes luxury villas, housing estates for the nearby Sophia Antipolis high-tech park and homes of the old-time generations of Valbonnais. In contrast to the twisty little streets in the hundreds of other medieval villages of Beyond, Valbonne village is laid out in neat, symmetrical rectangles planned by the Abbot of Lerins, following the layout of Roman cities.

World Directory, North America, United States, California, Marin County

On the beach itself, the sand dollars and limpet shells wash in for the taking. Surfers and boogie boarders often rule the surfline (despite the occasional white shark encounter).

World Directory, North America, United States, Texas, Aransas County

Rockport-Fulton is a city in Aransas County, Texas, United States.

World Directory, North America, United States, Illinois, Winnebago County

Those who have never explored Rockford-IL and surrounding area in for a pleasant surprise. As a weekend getaway destination, it not only offers good value (with many free attractions), but you can get there in a short time. Illinois' third-largest city offers quiet walks along the riverside, cross-country skiing through the woods, one-of-a-kind shops to explore and affordable theater.

World Directory, North America, United States, Maine, Aroostook County

Almost as far north as one can go here in Maine, Presque Isle lies in wait. One of the prime ports of call for the wild game hunter or Maine woods nature seeker, Presque Isle provides the big town conveniences and comfort at the very brink of utter wilderness.

World Directory, North America, United States, Massachusetts, Plymouth County

East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 5 miles SE of Brockton, Massachusetts and 23 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Brockton metropolitan area. East Bridgewater has a population of 12,974.

World Directory, Europe, Croatia, Primorje-Gorski kotar, Kvarner Bay

Opatija is a town in western Croatia, just southwest of Rijeka on the Adriatic coast. Opatija is situated in the Gulf of Kvarner in a sheltered position at the foot of Ucka mountain, with Vojak peak at 1401 m. Opatija is located 90 km from Trieste by rail and 82 km from Pula by road. The city is geographically on the Istrian peninsula, though it is not in Istria county, but Primorje-Gorski Kotar county.

World Directory, Europe, Croatia, Dalmatia, Split-Dalmatia

Jelsa is a municipality in on the island of Hvar, Croatia. It is located in the Split-Dalmatia county. It has a population of 3,656 (2001 census), 96% which are Croats. Jelsa is surrounded by pine forests and hills in which hotels and resorts are evenly placed.

World Directory, Europe, Netherlands, South Holland , South Holland

Noordwijk is a coastal twin town surrounded by extensive dunes and bulb fields. The high quality seaside resort Noordwijk aan Zee ("N. at Sea") has a sandy beach of 13 km, two prestigious seafront boulevards, a range of recreation facilities, restaurants and hotels from one to five stars, conference facilities, luxury villas and apartments and the inevitable bars and discotheques.