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- Best travel tip for Greek Island Beach vacations
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Greece
- The Most Admired Land On Earth by Pankaj Mohan
Greece is widely regarded as
the place where the western civilization was born many centuries ago. It
is widely acknowledged as the guiding force that has driven the human civilization
for over 2500 years now. It is also the place where three continents, namely
Europe, Asia and Africa, and three varying climatic conditions submerge
into one. These enthralling shades make it one of the most visited places
on earth today. Roughly 16 million tourists walk on its soil every year,
thus allowing several hundred thousand Greek nationals to be employed by
its tourism industry. Located at the southeastern fringe of the European
peninsula, Greece is spoken of highly for its world class beaches, lavish
hotels and the level of hospitality it offers. Hotels in Greece are an
integral part of its tourism infrastructure, which earns around 15% of
the nation's entire GDP in revenues.
Rich
visuals may be recalled; if one began examining how the events of Greece
had benefited the world we are part of. It was Greece that first gave the
idea of democratic governance almost 2500 years ago. The word "democracy"
itself stemmed out from the Greek language, meaning the rule of the people.
In spite of its initial doubts, the Greek democracy survived on and was
later followed by many other states. Modern states are often seen mimicking
the same federal structure that Romans established around 2000 years ago.
However, it should be noted down for academic reasons that Romans were
more of an autocratic regime, as their later years suggest. Only parts
in and around Athens had democratically elected councils to look after
their people.
Greece also gets known for
having gifted the world with Modern Olympic Games. It was Athens in 1896,
where the first Olympic Games were organized after its modern-day revival.
Olympic Games have since become a rallying point for the players and athletes
from all over the world to compete and people from varying backgrounds
to mingle with each other. Remains of the ancient Olympia stadium were
excavated and restored in the middle of the 20th century. It is the same
location from where the Olympic Flame starts its journey and gets carried
to the game venues. These and many other exciting stories may suggest why
Greece has been admired for ages now.
For a taste of the Greek
nightlife head to Athens, visit Akanthus
Stage at Gazi Athens, where there are so many clubs to chose from with
many genres of music.
The
world loves visiting Greece in huge numbers as a result, providing an immense
boost to its tourism infrastructure. Its scenic Mediterranean coastline
and the yearlong pleasing weather make holiday making fun and frolic. Athens,
Peloponnese, Cyclades and Crete are some known cities carrying immense
historic significance, where most travelers prefer heading on to. Hotels
in Greece would be seen having high occupancy rates throughout the year,
in this process, and one should plan their journeys in advance, for the
same reason, to make their trips hassle free. Travelers can buy both cheap
and high end accommodation from hotels in Greece, and also try to get best
deals from tour operators, which include last minute holidays.
There is enough online support
available for those who might be willing to book their accommodation from
hotels in Greece. Sea-side resorts and self-catering apartments should
also be taken into consideration apart from prime hotels in Greece for
garnering accommodation. Planning out in advance should make your Greek
journey memorable, since there were plenty of activities to be entertained
from apart from visiting the usual heritage sites.
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About the Author - Pankaj
Mohan is a freelance writer who often writes on behalf of AmazeTravel.com.
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Naxos
- Best travel tip for Greek Island Beach vacations by Stewart
Palmer
Naxos is the largest
island in the Cyclades - the group of islands in the center of the Aegean.
The island is eighteen miles in length and 12 miles wide and is oval in
shape. It is also the most fertile, and this makes it one of the most beautiful.
But it is the miles of unbroken golden sandy beaches that attracts the
majority of the thousands of summer tourists that flock to Naxos every
year.
For the holidaymakers who
can drag themselves away from the glorious beaches, Naxos provides a wealth
of ancient Greek remains as well as plenty of Byzantine and Venetian history.
The island's capital, also called Naxos, has a Venetian fortress as well
as an ancient Greek temple to Apollo.
This temple is usually the
first thing that a tourist sees when visiting Naxos by ferry because it
stands proudly on the tip of the island, marking the way into the busy
ferry port. The temple dates back to 522 BC but its ruinous appearance
is not because much of it has been lost to the passage of time, but rather
because the ancients never finished building it.
Naxos town is very picturesque
port with a maze of whitewashed streets and alleyways, designed with the
frequent invasions from Aegean pirates in mind. Its typically Cycladic
architecture blends with the Venetian and every turning invites the visitor
to explore. With such romantic charm and mystique, it is little wonder
that Naxos has long been popular with writers and artists. Lord Byron visited
in his youth and never forgot the experience, referring to it in his writings
as the 'Dream Island' and often saying that he would love to return some
day.
Naxos has 41 villages and
most are worth exploring. They are found in the green fertile, valleys
that are sandwiched between the rugged, arid mountains. Many of these are
over 2000 feet high and the highest, Mount Zeus is 3,200 feet. Naxos enjoys
the economic rewards of being a tourist island but it does not depend on
them for its prosperity. A great deal of farming takes place in its rich
valleys and the cultivation of lemons is especially successful. In addition
to lemons, Naxos produces cherries, pomegranates and other fresh fruit.
It also produces olives, nuts and potatoes whilst its grapes make some
of the best of Greek wines.
Travel Tips for Getting to
Naxos Naxos is deservedly popular with discerning tourists but unlike nearby
Mykonos, it is not in danger of being turned into a mass tourism resort.
What has saved it from doing so is its lack of an international airport.
There is however an excellent airport providing domestic flights and some
tourists, mainly Greek holidaymakers, arrive in Naxos this way, flying
from Athens. The majority of tourists arrive by ferry however, and there
is no better way to start a Greek island holiday than this. You can sail
all the way from Athens but it will take at least six hours. Or you can
fly to Mykonos and get on a ferry that takes only two hours. Both options
have their pros and cons. We flew to Mykonos one year only to find all
the ferries were booked. Another travel tip, whichever route you choose,
is to be careful that you get off at the right island. The first time we
visited Naxos, we misheard a landing announcement and got off the ferry
only to see a sign that read 'Welcome to Paros'. Luckily, we had enough
time to re-board and complete the remaining minutes of the journey to neighboring
Naxos.
Visit the best-travel-tip.com
website for more travel tips and articles about Greece and other holiday
destinations.
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About the Author - Stewart
is probably a travel fanatic. Although he travels a great deal, trying
to visit as many of the world's favorite travel destinations as possible,
his biggest kick comes from just dreaming about the places he hasn't yet
been to. With such a passion for travel, it is little wonder that Stewart
has a website called best-travel-tip.com It is dedicated to providing travel
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A
Crete Travel Guide
The Mediterranean island of
Crete is a favorite for Europeans who are looking for a second home, vacation
spot or retirement haven. It has year round sunshine and beautiful scenery,
and is currently undergoing a development boom. Crete has over 1,000 kilometers
of coastline, is the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest in
the Mediterranean, and is important historically as the home of the Minoan
Civilization and has many archaeological remains for visitors to see and
explore.
Crete,
approximately 160 kilometers south of the Greece mainland, has a population
of nearly 650,000 residents, who mostly reside on the north coast of the
island. A long mountain chain runs through the island, coming right to
the sea along much of the southern coast, where there a number of smaller
towns and beaches. The climate is temperate, with summers long and hot
and winters mild. During the winter, snow falls in the mountains, and occasionally
along the northern side of the island but rarely on the south.
The largest city on the island
is Heraklion, with nearly 150,000 residents, followed by Chania, with 54,000
residents and Rethymno. Chania and Rethymno are the most popular destinations
for tourists on the western part of the island. On the eastern half, Heraklion
is the business and commerce capital of the island, with Agios Nikolaos
and Sitia being popular tourist destinations.
In between Heraklion and
Rethymno is the small town of Panormos, where a new home development is
under construction. Panorma Seafront homes all have sea views, shared or
private swimming pools and are located within 50 meters of the sea.
Homes here begin at under
€70,000 for a 1 bedroom property, while 3 bedroom houses can run over
€200,000. This development is a fine example of the type of property
available off-plan and nearly new on this idyllic island.
Chania is the major tourist
destination on Crete. It has many resorts as well as the scenery and weather
that Crete is known for. Chania has some of the best nightlife on the island,
in the capital city of Chania Town and at resorts such as Platanias and
Paleohora. The Golden Beach is within walking distance of downtown Chania
and provides a sandy beach for those who want to stay in this lively city
The main airport for Crete
is Heraklion International Airport, also known as Nikos Kazantzakis International
Airport (HER), which serves many UK and European cities with daily, nonstop
flights. The other international airport on Crete is Chania International
Airport (CHQ), serving the western part of the island. A number of discount
airlines fly to both airports, making it a reasonably priced destination.
There are also ferries that travel to and from the Greek mainland, often
taking an overnight for the trip.
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Travel to Crete is a popular
things to do in the UK,author Nicholas Marr has operates several Greek
property websites including http://greece.homesgofast.com and http://www.greekhomes4sale.com |
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