02/06/2010 by Silver Blogger.

A View of the Greek Island Rhodes
by: Dan Williams
If you have always fancied a holiday on a Greek island but were worried about busy beaches and crowded bars and night clubs full of noisy young people having fun then perhaps Rhodes is the destination you’ve been looking for. Perhaps it’s the location of Rhodes that sets it apart from other Greek islands, being much nearer to the coast of Turkey than Greece. Rhodes certainly has a slightly different feel to the other main islands like Corfu, Kos, Mykonos, Naxos and Kefallonia and Zakynthos off the west coast. It seems to attract an older cross-section of travellers and more family groups.

As you read through the reviews posted by people about their visits to the island, the common theme is quiet beaches, relaxed surroundings and peaceful days in the sun.

Quality is another word associated with Rhodes and the island has its fair share of luxury 5-Star Hotels.

Rhodes is lucky enough to enjoy over 250 kilometers of coast and therefore has a great choice of beaches. One of the best is the oddly named Anthony beach, named after the actor Anthony Quinn who fell in love with the island while filming The Guns of Navarone and ended up buying some land on the island. This beach is small and beautiful but not well suited for families with young children as the rocks and stones are tricky underfoot.

A more developed beach with full facilities can be found at Faliraki Beach. It is one of the biggest and most developed beaches on the island and has lots of golden sand and clear waters to keep holidaymakers happy. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants on hand and also a choice of watersports activities for more active people. Kalathos beach and Tsabika beach both offer soft sand, but many beaches on Rhodes are stony so families with children should check carefully where they head for.

Like many Greek islands, the main town has the same name as the island itself and Rhodes town is certainly full of interesting attractions. It has its fair share of tourist developments, including large hotels and shopping areas but it also has a wealth of history to explore and enjoy. The medieval part of the city, sitting high above the harbour, dates back many hundreds of years and old fortifications indicate that the town was often subjected to siege and invasion over the centuries. It is this part of Rhodes that attracts many visitors. The large palace surrounded by paved walkways and alleyways, combined with squares, courtyards and gateways provides an old town that illustrates architecture and style throughout the ages. The main fortress is divided into northern and southern halves. In the south the Hora houses a Turkish bazaar and other markets, while the northern section, the Kollakio, has the Street of Knights the palace of the Grand Master. Rhodes town, which is accessed by one of eleven ancient gateways, has been nominated as a site of world cultural heritage by UNESCO, one of only 878 in the world.

Rhodes is also a very green town, with areas of grassland between the old castles and many tree-lined avenues. It certainly makes a stroll around the town a very pleasant way to pass the time.

The harbour is a central focal point for the capital and, although not large by any means, has an interesting mix of old and modern boats. It is also a stopping point for larger passenger ships and island hopping cruise ships.

Flights into Rhodes arrive at Diagoras International Airport, which is situated south-west of Rhodes town, about 15 kilometers away. The airport takes a mix of national flights, mainly from Athens and charter flights from abroad bringing holidaymakers to the island. The airport was opened in the late seventies but benefits from a new terminal which opened 3 years ago.

About The Author
Islands like Rhodes are popular tourist destinations and Dan Williams has all the information people look for before they travel. He can also help tourists find cheap flights to Rhodes and other locations such as those offered on the FlyThomasCook website.

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02/06/2010 by Dave.

Exciting Destinations For India Holidays
by: Rajesh Kumar

India is one of the most sought after destinations for tourism and holidays in South Asia. India attracts tourists and vacationers from all over the world. Rich in its culture, the country of India has excellent tourist facilities to give vacationers truly mesmerizing holidaying experience. The country has been emerged a holiday destinations with tremendous tourism opportunity and lots of activities to do. In this country, you will find many destinations which have been synonyms with holidaying. Kashmir, Goa, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, etc are some popular destinations for holidaying in India.

Kashmir is a beautiful destination located in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. It is gifted with exceptional nature beauty and often referred as the “Switzerland of Asia” or sometimes it is also called the “Paradise on the Earth”. It is a very fascinating holiday destination in the country where many holiday ideas are emerged. Kashmir valley attracts tourists and vacationers from all over the world with tremendous sightseeing opportunity and lots of activities to do. Vacationers can spend vacation in picturesque locations like Gulmarg, Srinagar, Pahalgam, Sonmarg, etc. Gulmarg is one of the finest skiing resorts in the world. Srinagar is known for lovely lakes, gorgeous gardens, religious shrines and overall generous people who are always ready to help tourists. Vacationers have opportunity to stay at luxury and deluxe hotels moored on the banks of picturesque Dal Lake. Tourists have also opportunity to enjoy Shikara Ride over Dal Lake and Nagin Lake. Indeed, Kashmir can be a very fascinating destination for your holidays in India.

Goa is a tiny emerald in the azure Arabian Sea. It has been a globally famous holiday destination in India with its world class beach resorts, fantastic forts & monuments, intricate churches and terrific temples. There are many beautiful palm-fringed beaches in Goa which are very popular among vacationers and also among honeymooning couples. Anjuna, Palolem, Aguada, Benaulim, Dona Paula, etc are some of popular beach destinations in this gorgeous state. Vacationers have wonderful ambiance for their vacations on these beaches. And they have also opportunity to enjoy some of water sport activities like scuba diving, water scootering, water skiing, wind surfing, dinghy sailing, boat cruise, river cruise, etc. Beaches here endowed with copious nature beauty and very ideal for swimming, bathing and sun basking. Vacations in Goa also provide vacationers wonderful opportunity to see some of historical monuments like Portuguese churches and colonial buildings. Churches of Goa have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will surly love to spend your vacation in Goa on your India tours and travels.

Curving alongside the cerulean Arabian Sea on the southern tip of India, Kerala is a beautiful state in the country. It is one of the very ideal destinations for India holidays. It enthralls vacationers and tourists with its superb greenery and copious nature beauty created by palm-fringed beaches, verdant hill stations, lush plantations, exotic wildlife, serene & scenic backwaters and many historical sites. Himachal Pradesh is located in the foothills of majestic Himalayas. This charming and captivating state of India is very popular among vacationers with its mind-boggling and beautiful hill stations like Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Kasauli, Kangra Valley, etc. Andaman & Nicobar is very popular among vacationers with its unique serenity and copious nature beauty. Agra (the City of Taj Mahal), Delhi (Capital City of India), Mumbai, etc are other fascinating destinations of India tours and travels. In fact, the beautiful country of India has many more fascinating destinations which are popular for India tour packages. So plan your holidays in India and convert your holidays into a lingering affair.

About The Author
Rajesh Kumar is an eminent analyst and writer in India Travel & Tourism related topics. He has authored many books on tour guide for India tours and India tour packages. Find more packages at
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