Greek Island Holidays - Number 1 British Tourist Destination 2009

If you think “where you spend your summer vacations?” It is not besides “The Greek Island”…………

The Greek Islands have been a favorite holiday destination for British holiday makers for a long time and there is a reason. Greek islands holidays can be summed up by the word paradise, offering beauty, tranquility and serene landscapes. Greek islands vary in type but most offer charming old fishing villages to enjoy, tourist beach resorts, amazingly clean sea and the all important factor of year round sunshine. People visiting Greek islands go there predominantly for the relaxation, but that is not to say that there is not a lot of nightlife in bars and discos if that is what you are looking for.

Greek Island holidays leave tourists always wanting more, to stay for another 2 weeks or even forever. Whether you are someone that is traveling to discover the history of Greece or just to sit and do nothing relaxing on its endless pristine blue flag beaches then swimming in the deep blue sea. Greece is a place that has history and endless beauty and Greek Island holidays truly have something for everyone of any age. The Greek islands are famous around the world and have a charm and personality unique to Greece. There are 72 Greek islands that are inhabited and open to receive tourists and every single Greek island is an experience in its own right. The locals are always friendly and welcoming and the crime rate is very low with very few incidents involving tourists each year. The resorts in Greek islands are well policed and in general are very well controlled communities with the highest level of comfort and security on offer for the tourists pleasure.

Before choosing the right Greek Islands holidays that is right for you it is always advisable to check out the information on the internet before getting the full sales pitch from some tourist brochure. There are also a wealth of forums where you can find out what real people thought of the Greek island you are considering. The variety is so wide and the general quality of the islands is so high that it is hard to make a big mistake when choosing an island, however to ensure that the facilities are totally up to your specific needs then the internet research is necessary. Greece offers hot summers by crystal clear deep blue seas and very mild winters. Due to the wonderful climate Greece offers, the tourism is a year round thriving industry.