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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. You can visit this site to learn more about hotels in
Greece.
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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 tips and 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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