Posts Tagged "summer destinations"

Located in the northwest side of Zakynthos, right next to Anafotiria village, Navagio Beach is probably the most exotic and beautiful beach in Greece, and maybe in Europe. Featuring some incredible clear waters, white powdery sand and a striking backdrop of steep cliffs, the cove resembles perfectly that Thai dream landscape frequently featured in movies and postcards. Pretty unusual for a typical European beach, Navagio, also known as Shipwreck Cove or Smugglers Cove due to the Panagiotis ship abandoned here in 1983, can be reached by boat from the nearby Porto Vromi, from the port of Saint Nicholas or from Zakynthos city. There are no public facilities on Navagio Beach, but this is in fact the thing that makes it so special, isolated and magical – A turquoise...

I think we all agree that Ibiza would have never been the magical island that it is today without its charming hippy flair, the world-famous Pacha or the chill-out atmosphere and the dramatic sunsets at Café del Mar. Therefore, the island has developed some amazing epitomes, becoming more like a trendsetter and a way of life than a simple party destination. Established in 1980 in San Antonio, Ibiza, the legendary Café del Mar has become famous all over the world due mainly to its compilations, although the true magic of this place lies in the perfect symbiosis between the music carefully chosen and the incredible sunsets over the bay of Calo des Moro. Now the brand has expanded both in Spain, as well as in various venues around the globe, covering exclusive...

Although nothing says Riviera better than the charming coastal region between the Alps and the blue clear waters of the Mediterranean that stretches from southeast France to northwest Italy, the Italian term with medieval roots has spread all over the world, becoming very popular among numerous coastal destinations around the world. However, the authentic Riviera comprises only two sides – the famous Cote d’Azur and the Italian shoreline between La Spezia and the French frontier, both of them facing the Ligurian arm of the Mediterranean. Once with the development of tourism throughout Europe’s amazing coasts, people have begun to use the word Riviera in order to spot certain areas similar to Cote d’Azur and so Europe has come to boast today at least 12...

Very well placed in the heart of Portugal’s most famous destination – Algarve, Faro is the southernmost city of the Portuguese mainland and an ideal point of starting your summer holiday in the country of fado music, colonial towns, wonderful beaches and Cristiano Ronaldo. Not extremely popular among tourists visiting Europe, Faro is a beautiful city with something for everyone, from art and history for culture enthusiasts, beaches and amazing sites for explorers as well as an exciting nightlife suiting anyone’s taste. Faro’s privileged location in the heart of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, offers you the opportunity to enrich your experience by exploring this amazing nature paradise of sand dunes, islands, lagoons, unbelievably clear waters, Roman...

Singapore, the smallest state in South Asia, the world’s most dense island and one of the liveliest cities on Earth, has been ranked, according to several recent surveys, as one of the hottest travel destinations of 2012, second only to “evergreen” cities such as London, Paris or Bangkok. Boasting an incredible neon skyline, a pulsating nightlife scene, miles of restaurants, bars and shopping malls, a colorful mix of cultures, a stylish Marina Bay and over 50% of its area covered with greenery, The City of Gardens offers an incredible diversity for any kind of tourists, from adventurers to culture devotee and luxury spotters. Due to its elegance and classy vibe, Singapore has frequently been called “The Switzerland of Asia”. After its fabulous cuisine,...

Italy, with its amazing history, secret societies, and famous facades breathing art through everything, is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe, and so is Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, the home of Mount Etna, Godfather and the lovely Taormina. Featuring an unbelievable landscape, lovely beaches and ancient traces, Taormina lies beautifully on the Ionian coast in the east of Sicily, still impressing its visitors like it did once with Goethe, Nietzsche, Wagner, Oscar Wilde or the German painter, Otto Geleng, who made it famous. With the spectacular and still active Mt. Etna as its backdrop, the old hilltop town of Taormina boasts an interesting artistic past. Once the muse and even the shelter of emigrant artists enthralled by its beauty,...

With its lovely combination of spectacular views, pebble beaches, lavish houses, artistic towns and exclusive purposes, the one and only Cote d’Azur seems to rock again this year with Nice atop of most of 2012’s best summer destinations reports. Loved by European and foreign tourists alike, the picturesque Nice has always been a sort of luxury destination for some and a beautiful dream for the others, melting its art deco facades and cobblestone streets along with a glance of timeless beauty in a charm of its own. Featuring a wonderful opening to the Mediterranean Sea, as well as a scenic mountain landscape on the background, Nice is one of those rare destinations whose authentic lure was kept by defying the passage of time. After Paris, Nice is the second...