24/01/2011

Island-Hopping Greece Holidays Hoover Up Zoover Poll Votes


UK travellers have voted the Greek Islands the most beautiful destination for Europe holidays.
Holiday review website Zoover.com asked readers to vote online for their favourite getaway location. Of the 14,000 respondents, an huge 44 per cent said that Greece holidays were the best, thanks to its spectacular islands.
Spain holidays scooped second place, with 17 per cent of the votes, closely followed by Croatia holidays at 16 per cent.
When it came to favourites among the Greek Islands themselves, Zoover.com said that Samos came out on top. On average, readers’ reviews gave Samos holidays 8.6 out of 10. Unexpectedly, Portugal’s islands were voted the least desirable European island destination, despite the Azores and Madeira receiving review ratings of over 7 out of 10.
The Greek National Tourist Office has been swift to build on the popularity of the country’s islands, declaring that visitors get the opportunity to experience an “incredible adventure”. A spokesman said: “In Greece there are more than 3,000 islands and islets, inviting tourists from all over the world to enjoy Greece’s sunshine, mild climate, breathtaking scenery, a variety of unique experiences and delicious food.”
Pointing out the variety of options available for visitors, he added: “Get ready to walk on historical grounds that are a part of history, enjoy the Greek sun and the golden beaches and taste the wonderful gastronomy each destination has to offer.”
He pointed out that the best time to get cheap flights to Greece – and internal flights throughout the country and its islands – was between April and October.
Source: beatthebrochure.com

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