Sometimes, you fancy a quick city break or a cheap holiday in the sun. Sometimes you want something more. It can be cheaper than you think to stay in 5-star accommodation. If you can be flexible about when you fly, you can enjoy a holiday to remember for a very reasonable price.
At some point in their lives, everyone should visit the Greek islands. They really are beautiful. I know that we are spoiled for choice now when it comes to vacation destinations. There are exotic, far-away lands and historical wonders to explore. You could try trekking on elephants in Asia or scuba diving on the barrier reef.
You could do these things, but sometimes there are marvels much closer to home waiting to be explored. Ancient Greece was the cradle of modern European civilization. Modern Greece is a land of beauty and warmth, which attracts nine million visitors per year.
The most famous of all the Greek islands are probably the Cyclades Islands. Almost 450,000 people visited them last year. What is remarkable is that nearly 43% of those visitors were Greeks. You have to trust that they know the best places in their country to visit, and they obviously like the Cyclades.
Perhaps the most beautiful of all the Cyclades islands is Paros. Luxury hotels, budget accommodation, self-catering apartments and spacious villas are all available. Take your pick.
In ancient times Paros was the primary source of marble to the sculptors and craftsmen of Athens. Many of the most famous works of Ancient Greece which are still around today were made of Parian marble. You just know that any island composed primarily of marble is going to be pretty. Paros is. The island rises out of the warm, blue waters of the Aegean and seems to shine in the sunlight.
The architecture here is the traditional Cycladic type, the type everyone associates with all the Greek islands, of whitewashed buildings with blue doors and roofs. That is true not only of modest houses but also
Paros luxury hotels. Paros has maintained its charm and refused to give in to rampant commercialism. Have a holiday here and you can still get a sense of what life was like a hundred years ago without having to compromise on the standards we have grown used to today. With beauty, tradition and history just outside your luxury hotel, Paros really is a destination worth exploring.
