An Unforgettable Greek Island Getaway in Lindos, Rhodes
By: Paula Wallis Greek Island Getaways – Rhodes Island The Greek Islands have an island for everyone, and each one is like visiting a country unto itself. From the famed sunsets on Santorini, to the party atmosphere on Ios, to the beautiful beaches of Lefkada – you’ll find an island to suit your tastes. Rhodes has a bit of all the islands in one; sandy beaches, unspoilt villages, history, culture and night life. I must admit I have a soft spot for Rhodes, particularly the village of Lindos. It’s where my husband proposed to me, and he couldn’t have picked a better spot to pop the question, in my humble opinion. Set at the foot of its ancient acropolis, white sugar cube houses cluster together on the hillside, all the way down into the village...
Read MoreSantorini – A Postcard Perfect Getaway in the Greek Islands
By: Susan Gerle A picture like the one below needs no explanation. I was just glad I was attached to the camera that was taking it. This was the beginning of a wonderful trip and I can understand why my daughter and her husband chose it for their wedding. The island of Santorini, Greece (or Thira – the original name) is a magical place built mostly on cliffs overlooking a hidden bubbling volcanic caldron. The island is small and a person can walk from one end to the other in approximately four hours. 369 steps lead down to the harbour from Fira at one end of the island. If you don’t want to walk back up, you can always rent a donkey. If you choose to make the trek by foot though, be prepared to be shoved aside by the occasional...
Read MoreWhat To Do and See in Athens, Greece
By: Dennis Lindsay It is always difficult trying to give advice to other people on the best things to do and see in a given city. Different people have different tastes and their idea of what is fun, interesting or adventurous may be vastly different than my own. However, when I sat down to compile a list of things to do in Athens the challenge wasn’t finding activities that would have mass appeal, but rather narrowing down those activities to the absolute cream of the crop. Athens is a massive, vibrant city, rich in culture and with an ancient history matched by only a few of the world’s greatest cities. Travelers could easily spend weeks here experiencing the sights and sounds and soaking in the culture. However, I realize that most visitors to the city...
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