var ricon = new GIcon();
		ricon.image = "http://labs.google.com/ridefinder/images/mm_20_red.png";
		ricon.shadow = "http://labs.google.com/ridefinder/images/mm_20_shadow.png";
		ricon.iconSize = new GSize(12, 20);
		ricon.shadowSize = new GSize(22, 20);
		ricon.iconAnchor = new GPoint(6, 20);
		ricon.infoWindowAnchor = new GPoint(5, 1);
		var gicon = new GIcon();
		gicon.image = "http://labs.google.com/ridefinder/images/mm_20_green.png";
		gicon.shadow = "http://labs.google.com/ridefinder/images/mm_20_shadow.png";
		gicon.iconSize = new GSize(12, 20);
		gicon.shadowSize = new GSize(22, 20);
		gicon.iconAnchor = new GPoint(6, 20);
		gicon.infoWindowAnchor = new GPoint(5, 1);
		var bicon = new GIcon();
		bicon.image = "http://labs.google.com/ridefinder/images/mm_20_blue.png";
		bicon.shadow = "http://labs.google.com/ridefinder/images/mm_20_shadow.png";
		bicon.iconSize = new GSize(12, 20);
		bicon.shadowSize = new GSize(22, 20);
		bicon.iconAnchor = new GPoint(6, 20);
		bicon.infoWindowAnchor = new GPoint(5, 1);
    function load() {
      if (GBrowserIsCompatible()) {
        var map = new GMap2(document.getElementById("map"));
				map.addControl(new GLargeMapControl());
				map.addControl(new GMapTypeControl());
        map.setCenter(new GLatLng(0, 0), 1);
				plot_points(map);
      }
    }
		// Creates a marker at the given point with the given number label
		function createMarker(map, point, title, text, col) {
		  var marker;
		  if(col == 'b') {
		  	marker = new GMarker(point, bicon);
		  } else if (col == 'g') {
		  	marker = new GMarker(point, gicon);
			} else {
				marker = new GMarker(point, ricon);
			}
		  GEvent.addListener(marker, "click", function() {
		    marker.openInfoWindowHtml("<b>" + title + "</b><br/>" + text);
		  });
		  map.addOverlay(marker);
		}
    function plot_points(map) {
			createMarker(map, new GLatLng(38.91,1.44), "1. <a href=\"#ibiza\">Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain</a>", "The global party capital!",'r');
			createMarker(map, new GLatLng(9.72,100.00), "2. <a href=\"#haadrin\">Haad Rin, Ko Phangan, Thailand</a>", "The full moon party is a party you will never forget.",'r');
			createMarker(map, new GLatLng(-22.90,-43.21), "3. <a href=\"#copacabana\">Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro Brazil</a>", "The venue for some of the largest parties ever.",'r');
			createMarker(map, new GLatLng(29.21,-81.02), "4. <a href=\"#daytonabeach\">Daytona Beach, Florida USA</a>", "Renowned for it's clubs, bars and beach parties.",'r');
			createMarker(map, new GLatLng(37.46,25.34), "5. <a href=\"#mykonos\">Mykonos, Aegean Islands Greece</a>", "A buzzing party destination.",'r');
			createMarker(map, new GLatLng(34.99,34.02), "6. <a href=\"#ayianapa\">Ayia Napa Cyprus</a>", "An irresistible mix of superclubs and beach parties.",'r');
			createMarker(map, new GLatLng(7.88,98.39), "7. <a href=\"#patongbeach\">Patong Beach, Phuket Thailand</a>", "Phuket is renowned for it's incredible party scene.",'r');
			createMarker(map, new GLatLng(9.53,99.94), "8. <a href=\"#chawengbeach\">Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui Thailand</a>", "Pool-side cocktail bars, traditional Thai food and all night dance parties.",'r');
			createMarker(map, new GLatLng(25.81,-80.13), "9. <a href=\"#southbeach\">South Beach, Miami USA</a>", "One of the craziest party scenes on earth.",'r');
			createMarker(map, new GLatLng(20.65,-105.22), "10. <a href=\"#puertovallarta\">Puerto Vallarta Mexico</a>", "Students from all over America who come here looking for a fun.",'r');
			createMarker(map, new GLatLng(50.83,-.13), "10. <a href=\"#brighton\">Brighton, Sussex England</a>", "The venue for some massive beach parties.",'r');
			createMarker(map, new GLatLng(50.41,-5.07), "10. <a href=\"#newquay\">Newquay, Cornwall England</a>", "Epicenter of the UK surf scene with an annual beach and surf party.",'r');
    	createMarker(map, new GLatLng(30.16,-85.66), "10. <a href=\"#panamacity\">Panama City, Florida USA</a>", "One of the hottest destinations for spring breakers.",'r');
    	createMarker(map, new GLatLng(26.12,-97.17), "10. <a href=\"#southpadreisland\">South Padre Island, Texas USA</a>", "Offers spring breakers and party goers a massive range of action",'r');
    	createMarker(map, new GLatLng(26.65,-78.31), "10. <a href=\"#grandbahamaisland\">Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas Caribbean</a>", "Plays host to tourists from around the globe looking for relaxation and fun.",'r');
    	createMarker(map, new GLatLng(21.17,-86.84), "10. <a href=\"#cancun\">Cancun Mexico</a>", "Cancun is the Caribbean's party capital",'r');
    	createMarker(map, new GLatLng(-7.15,110.27), "10. <a href=\"#nusalembongan\">Nusa Lembongan, Bali Indonesia</a>", "A trippy, relaxed beach scene.",'r');
    	createMarker(map, new GLatLng(-28.65,153.61), "10. <a href=\"#byronbay\">Byron Bay, NSW Australia</a>", "Enjoy the beaches, the diving and the parties",'r');
    	createMarker(map, new GLatLng(-8.72,115.17), "10. <a href=\"#kuta\">Kuta Beach, Bali Indonesia</a>", "Party the night away in the bars lining the beach.",'r');
    	createMarker(map, new GLatLng(25.08,-77.30), "10. <a href=\"#paradiseisland\">Paradise Island Bahamas</a>", "Featuring the world famous Atlantis resort.",'r');
    }