Τρίτη 11 Ιανουαρίου 2011

MYKONOS THE COSMOPOLITAN PRINCESS!!!

Mykonos (Greek: Μύκονος) is a Greek island and a top tourist destination, renowned for its cosmopolitan character which attracts large numbers of tourists. The island is part of the Cyclades, lying between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos. It spans an area of 105.183 km2 (41 sq mi) and rises at an elevation of 341 m (1,119 ft) at its highest point. The island is composed primarily of granite. It has little natural fresh water and relies on the desalination of sea water in order to meet the needs of its population. There are 9,320 inhabitants (2001) most of whom live in the largest town, Mykonos, also known as Chora (i.e. the Town in Greek, a common denomination in Greece when the name of the island itself is the same as the name of the principal town), which lies on the west coast.
Mykonos is one of the most cosmopolitan islands in Greece, known for its diverse and intense nightlife as evidenced by a vast number of bars and nightclubs. Mykonos is also known for its sandy beaches. The island has an international airport, and is a frequent destination for cruise ships.
The level called 'Apotos' in the popular Sonic the Hedgehog game by SEGA, Sonic Unleashed, was based on the island of Mykonos. Mykonos is also featured at the end of the Matt Damon movie The Bourne Identity where Jason Bourne finds Marie in a scooter shop located in Little Venice on the west coast of the island. (RESOURCE WIKIPEDIA )
There is a variety of vacation you want to live in Mykonos.
Eventhough you have a family with small children, you can stay at Platy Gialos or Ornos or Elia or St John and relax by doing nothing...except diving in to the deep blue sea or in to the luxury panoramic pool of a Deluxe 5* hotel.
Pampering is the verb they use in Myconian Collection Hotels...and is our recommendation for accommodation. The small luxury Myconian Ambassador at Platy Gialos, or Royal Myconian and Myconian Imperial overlooking Elia beach are the epitomy of exclusive stay in Myconos. http://www.myconiancollection.gr
Petasos Beach Resort http://www.petasos.gr  is another excellent luxury hotel situated in the exclusive area of the famous Psarou Beach at Platy Gialos. Ornos and St John have two luxurious hotels to offer Santa Marina with a private beach and Mykonos Grand with an extraordinary view to Delos... http://www.mykonosgrand.gr 
You can swim everywhere in Mykonos...Elia, Psarou, Panormos, Platys Gialos, Ornos, and definitely Paradise and Super Paradise are the most famous beaches on the Island.
Regarding lunches you have to be careful where to eat. Panormos beach is one of the most attractive restaurants on the beach. Koursaros is the new arrival in Chora with fresh fish and tasteful dishes...Obati is the best italian restaurant nearby Platy Gialos. Do not visit the classical tourist restaurants with plenty dishes and a pricelist with more than 50 different plates...you'll pay a fortune and you'll eat rubbish than fresh food!!!
In Chora you'll find many clubs and bars to dance and enjoy your dring.
The best periods to visit Mykonos is from May until the 2nd week of July and from the 2nd week of Sempember until the 2nd week of October.
That periods the island is not crowded and the service is great!!!


Enjoy your vacation at the best island of Europe!!!


S.P.

Δευτέρα 10 Ιανουαρίου 2011

Ταξιδεύουμε στο Πιεμόντε για έναν '' Γευστικό Τουρισμό"!!!

Εκτός από τους κλασικούς λόγους επιλογής ενός ταξιδιού, υπάρχουν και γευστικοί λόγοι που μας οδηγούν πολλές φορές στην επιλογή ενός ταξιδιωτικού προορισμού!!!

Φθινοπωρινή και χειμερινή κυρίως η κουζίνα του Πιεμόντε, έμαθε να κατεργάζεται τέχνες από την πενία των χωριών,  που βρίσκονται "ai piedi del monte" ( στα πόδια του βουνού ), με απλές λύσεις και επιβλητικές γεύσεις!!!

Εκεί που αρχίζουν οι Ιταλικές Άλπεις στα σύνορα της Γαλλία και της Ελβετίας, η περιοχή του Πιεμόντε καθιέρωσε το σύνθημα "Η καλή ποιότητα καλλιεργείται", δημιουργώντας τα φημισμένα κρασιά "spumante" ( αφρώδη ), τοπικό ρύζι αλλά και επιβλητικό design σε κάθε μορφή γαστρονομίας, το οποίο οφείλεται κυρίως στους ταλαντούχους σχεδιαστές της FIAT...

Όποιο εστιατόριο του Τορίνο και αν προτιμήσετε, μην παραλείψετε να τιμήσετε τα πανταχού παρόντα "grissini" ( κριτσίνια), σήμα κατατεθέν της πιεμεντέζικης γαστρονομίας.

Το ταξίδι σας θα πρέπει να είναι fly & drive προκειμένου να μπορέσετε να απολαύσετε το φυσικό κάλος της περιοχής, αλλά και να δραπετεύσετε ταξιδεύοντας στη γειτονική Γαλλία...ή την πανέμορφη Ελβετία.

Στα εστιατόρια που θα φάτε δοκιμάστε το διάσημο κρασί Barolo και τις επίσης διάσημες "τρούφες", το πιο ακριβό μανιτάρι του κόσμου!!!

Καλή σας όρεξη!!!
Σ.Π.