World Directory, Europe, Spain, Gran Canaria, Playa de las Canteras

Bordered in the east by Santa Catalina and in the north by La Isleta, you will find the district of Playa de las Canteras, Gran Canaria's very first tourist resort, with lots of hotels, offices, shops, restaurants, bars and... one of Spain's best urban beaches - the Playa de las Canteras - from which this district holds its name.

World Directory, Europe, Spain, Balearic Islands, Majorca

This elegant island has to offer anything a visitor might dream of. Mallorca's wonderful climate, beautiful landscapes as well as its cosmopolitan ambience make it a privileged holiday resort, with a cultural offer comparable to the one of many European capitals. The Auditiorio de Palma, for instance, ranks among Europe's top concert halls. At Mallorca, you will find relaxation, inspiration, culture and entertainment ...

World Directory, Europe, Greece, Ionian Islands, Ionian Islands

Zakynthos, sometimes called Zante in English and in Italian Zacinto or Zante, the third largest of the Ionian Islands, covers an area of 410 km2 (158 sq mi) and its coastline is roughly 123 km (76 mi) in length.

World Directory, South America, Venezuela, Nueva Esparta, Nueva Esparta

Isla Margarita (Margarita Island) Venezuela is a mountainous tropical Caribbean island paradise located off the north shore of Venezuela. Margarita is blessed with an average of over 320 days a year of sun, beautiful tropical beaches lined with palm trees like Playa el Agua or Playa Parguito and a temperature that is never too hot or too cold.

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

Camano Island, Washington, is in the heart of Puget Sound, east of Whidbey Island and south of the San Juan Islands. No ferry is necessary to access Camano Island.

World Directory, North America, United States, California, Los Angeles County

La Verne is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States.

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

The tiny town of Bodega shares the mysterious source of its name with Bodega Bay. Here Captain Smith built the first steam-powered saw mill in California with parts he brought by ship. Bodega suited him well with its abundant source of wood and nearby bay for shipping. The town grew to its largest size around the turn of the century then diminished to its current population of under 100. In more modern times, Bodega Bay become known around the world as the setting for Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds".

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

Angel Island is the largest Island in San Francisco Bay, located one mile south of the Tiburon Peninsula. Park Headquarters and the main visitor's center are in Ayala Cove on the North side of the Island, accessible by commercial ferries and private boats.

World Directory, North America, United States, Washington, Whatcom County

Bellingham, Washington is the county seat of Whatcom County in the U.S. state of Washington. It is situated on Bellingham Bay, which is protected by Lummi Island, Portage Island, and the Lummi Peninsula, and opens onto the Strait of Georgia.

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

The community of Sooke is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, in Super, Natural British Columbia, Canada. Sooke is named for the T'Sou-ke Indian Band, the early inhabitants of the area. The name T'Sou-ke was given to a species of stickleback fish that, at one time, was quite numerous in Sooke Basin.