The Island of Zante, or Zakynthos as it is called in Greek, is among the best visited Islands. Zante is a perfect balance between the party zones of Ios and Kos and the family destinations like Rhodes and Crete. There is a selection of attractions suitable for all members of the family, along with a range of part spots that make for a vibrant nightlife. Truly a complete island, Zante has some beautiful beaches, a major number of them located in the south and east coast, while the western and northern coastal regions have mountainous terrain with lofty cliffs and sharp rocks. Zakynthos got its name from Zacynthos who was the son of Dardanos, the celebrated Arcadian leader. The island is located in the Ionian Sea off the west coast of Greece, and is the third largest in size among islands  [...]

The minuscule island Ithaca is part of the Ionian Archipelago in Greece. Ithaca has a famous neighbor in Kefalonia, which is located to its west. Kefalonia is much better known than Ithaca and has rather eclipsed the latter in terms of tourist population. Of course this is a blessing in disguise, as a sleepy island like Ithaca is a boon to those of us who find the tourist populated beaches of Kefalonia a bit of a pain. An untouched paradise, Ithaca is one beautiful island, and has not been sullied by commercialized tourism and the development that accompanies it. There is a mention of an island named Ithaca in Homer’s Odyssey. In Odyssey, Ithaca was ruled by Odysseus, who set out to fight the Trojan War to reclaim Helen of Troy. The story deals with his not coming back for ages to his  [...]

Sentosa is an island getaway just off the coast of Singapore. This island was the center of British operations during the World War I I, and went by the name “Pulau Balakand Mati” (The Island after Death) in Malay. Comprising of 500 hectares, the island has now been made into a luxury recreational plus residential area, and is extremely popular with Singaporeans as a getaway just minutes from the mainland. Accessible by cable car, ferry or a road link that takes no more than a few minutes, Sentosa houses numerous attractions - theme parks, beautiful beaches plus luxury resorts, luxury spas, a Vegas style casino (the first of its kind in Singapore), tropical rainforests, a deep water harbor for yachts, luxury beachfront residences, top class hotels and a whole range of facilities including  [...]

The Isle of Man is an island part of the British Isles, lying in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland. It is a dependency of the British Crown and not a part of the United Kingdom, which means that while the island has its own government, the military and foreign affairs are handled by the United Kingdom. The Isle of Man is also an associate member of the European Union. The Isle of Man has preserved its rich cultural heritage. There are many pre historic, early medieval and industrial era strictures located in the Island of Man. The Isle of Man is a very charming island, with beautiful nature, pristine beaches and a relaxed and easy going pace of life. It is easily accessible from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales by air or sea. Thousands of visitors who arrive in droves  [...]

Maldives, officially called the Republic of Maldives, is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean. Legendary as the most preferred tropical island destination since years, Maldives boasts of the planet’s best beaches. The crystal clear turquoise waters and powdery snow white sands are what make the millions of travelers crowd into Maldives every year. The Island nation of Maldives gets its most income from tourism, second to income derived from fishing activities. One of the most heavenly locations on earth, Cocoa Island is part of Maldives in the Indian Ocean. Located in the South Male Atoll in the Maldives Islands, Cocoa island is one exquisite island paradise. In the west is the Kandooma Channel, which is one of the best dive sites in the world, and on the other side is a tranquil  [...]

The Faroe Islands are a group of 18 islands sitting in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. The islands come under the Kingdom of Denmark, but except for foreign affairs and defense, Faroe Islands are mostly self governing. On several factors Faroe is considered one of the best islands in the world, the heavenly scenery is one such factor, the cultural integrity, which has been kept intact by the inhabitants is another. The rugged terrain of the island which is wrapped totally in green, and swept by steady winds, has been described by many fans, Sir Elton John being one, as extremely beautiful. A trip to this authentic and unspoiled group of islands promises to be unforgettable. Location, Population and Geography The Faroe Islands are located in the middle of the North Atlantic  [...]

Famous as the birth place of Hippocrates, Kos Island, Greece has been a popular destination with tourists since the nineteen sixties. Kos was one of the first Greek Islands to open its doors to tourism and welcome tourists in a big way. Although Kos was and still is the favored destination next to Rhodes for the package tourists, a discerning island traveler will find many things to see that still distinguishes Kos from the other Greek Islands. Kos is located in the center of the Dodecanese chain of islands in the Aegean Sea near the Turkish Coast. Kos Island is long and thin, with a coastline of 112 kilo meters. The pristine beaches of Kos, have been a source of revenue in the way of tourism for the inhabitants, since almost half a century. Although the beautiful sandy beaches that stretch  [...]

The island Agistri is located in the Argo Saronic Gulf in Piraeus Prefecture of Greece. At only 13 sq kms in area, Agistri is the smallest of the Saronic Islands, Agistri, covered with pines, this island has been famous for tourism only in the very recent years, and thus has retained its immaculate beauty. Agistri is not yet fully developed, and makes for the perfect idyllic location for island travelers requiring seclusion and complete peace and quiet, if lack of facilities is not a problem. The island has very few cars; horse carts are used. Night life is also non existent, except maybe in the few resort hotels. The Beaches The Agistri has a multitude of hidden coves and beaches and tiny islands around it, A boat ride around Agistri would be an excellent way of discovering Agistri better. Megalochori  [...]

Lesvos, the third largest Greek Island is relatively unknown by the large hordes of tourists that populate other Greek islands. This makes it a perfect island destination for discerning travelers. The mountainous island is till now unspoiled and is the best way to get closer to the traditional Greece. There are several excellent reasons why Lesvos is the ultimate destination. Its pristine beaches are one, and the extremely diverse flora and fauna is another. Apart from these the island has several castles from The Middle Ages, excellent museums and amazing sea food. The people are warm and friendly as all Greeks are. If all this is not incentive enough, let me say that a visit to Lesvos will cost you very less as compared to the other ‘popular /populous’ islands in Greece. So you  [...]