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Taking a Holiday to Corfu in the Greek Isles
A vacation trip to the Greek Emerald Isle of Corfu is a trip to a small ‘piece of heaven.’ With 20 or more islands to choose from, you do not want to miss the ‘adventure of a life-time’ with a visit to Corfu. The isle is alive with beauty and full of quaint homes, cottages and various places to shop. Perhaps the most wonderful aspect of a trip to this particular site is the succulent Greek, traditional foods in addition to the sparkling wines available at the many island taverns. The extremely friendly islanders will help you quickly and comfortably settle in with ease and grace. You will feel as though you always belonged on this picturesque landscape.
The grand emerald isle beaches are well known and quite famous for their pure beauty, white sands and rocky, hidden coves. There are beaches filled with tourists and secluded beaches if you prefer quiet with only the sound of the waves breaking against the shore. Swim in the crystal waters of the coves from May through October as the water temperatures are quite comfortable. The hotels are replete with swimming pools and if you have brought the children along with you, there is a wonderful water park known as Aqualand.
A beautiful spot to visit on the island is Paleokastritsa. Luxury boats sail in to view the lush beauty and small coaches crowd into town to bring tourists in for a magnificent look at everything. The Achillion Palace is another adventure with its prolific gardens and a great view of the sea. For fun, food and dancing, many local festivals are a real summer treat.
A touch of alcohol mixed into kum kuat juice, or is it a touch of kum kuat juice mixed into your alcohol? No matter! You can try this unique drink while you are here with the people of the island. The British left behind their ginger beer and the game of cricket. Otherwise, things pretty much originated here on the various Greek islands.
Travel the via taxi or rent your own car at the airport or at your hotel. You can travel by motorboat to see all the sights along the shore. There is no licensing requirement in order to ‘man the boat.’
There are many lovely villas, houses, cottages and condos available as rentals on the island. Any accommodation is a great place to eat, drink, relax and just simply lounge during your vacation. The scenery around so many rental properties is more beautiful than you can imagine. Do not forget your camera so that you can take a ‘piece of heaven’ back home with you. Your photos will remind you that soon it will be time to return for a repeat of Corfu, the emerald isle or possibly to visit yet another site of your choosing.
There are many ‘last minute’ Corfu holiday deals available; it pays to check out this option if you are a procrastinator or your trip is a spur of the moment event.