For packing a lot of attractions into a small area, the isle of Ischia, only 47 square kilometers in size, is hard to beat. This attractive island destination should be a part of any serious culture seeker’s travel itinerary. This splendidly beautiful island, located in the Gulf of Naples in the Tyrrhenian Sea, has been known since at least ancient Roman times for its therapeutic, thermal water and its pleasant, mild climate.

Situated in the Cyclades group of Greek islands, Mykonos is among the most popular destinations among visitors to this popular part of Europe – no surprise, since the island is well known for its historical attractions, its scenic highlights and its fine quality beaches.

Among the young crowds, perhaps the great attraction of Mykonos is its [...]

Greece’s largest island is also one of its most fascinating; Crete has a long and enthralling history and today it attracts visitors from less temperate European countries thanks to its many appealing qualities. It also attracts vacationers from other parts of the world, so no matter what drab corner of the universe you currently find [...]

This year many of us will be taking time off work to go on holiday to escape to the sun, probably Spain or Greece. These two countries are very popular with UK tourists as they cannot resist a bit of Mediterranean sun.
One perfect example of these summer getaways is the island of Paxos in Greece. [...]

In ancient times Athens was one of the most powerful city states, and still today tourists flock to the Greek capital with its vast collection of ancient monuments and buildings. Because of the tumultous history this city has, there are also several monuments dating from Byzantian and Roman times. One of the most renowned monument [...]