Joomla Google Maps Project w K2 - repost

I currently am running joomla 2.5 w k2 integration. I have a need for a google map on our website and wanted to specify what I'd like to achieve. First off, it has to integrate with k2 OR if it works without that, then that'll be fine. My goal: -To have you recommend a module/plugin via joomla that works well with google maps. -To have drop down menu selections (to select and narrow down locations/regions) so that people can easily jump to beach (attached screenshot example) camera general location (by region) that they want to check out. Here is a pretty good example of what I'd like to achieve. [login to view URL] also, the functionality similar to [login to view URL] (markers/ hotspots examples attached) I like when you zoom out the green hotspots around the region.. I'd like to set those hotspots to land on the location chosen via dropdown menus. Please shoot me any additional questions. This should be Easy for anyone that has experience with joomla and modules/ that knows Google Maps well. Happy to hear from you!