Travel Scope – Hotels, Airports, Flights

Robert Lipply asked:




If Florida is on your list of possibilities for a new home or vacation spot, then it would be worth your time to check out Madeira Beach in Pinellas County. This beautiful barrier island on the west side of the Florida peninsula is known for friendliness almost as much as it is known for beauty and plenty of sunshine. Situated nicely between St. Petersburg and Clearwater, Madeira Beach is not far from the bigger city life if you so desire. And, the Tampa International Airport is approximately a 45 minute drive from Madeira Beach.

Madeira Beach is a residential area but it also has some famous tourist spots as well. The most notable is the shopping and dining area known as John’s Pass. John’s Pass is one of the most visited spots in the entire state of Florida. It’s not only a quaint turn-of-century fishing village but it is a shopper’s delight with over 100 retail shops and restaurants.

Vacation rentals and the real estate market are both sizzling hot in Florida, and Madeira Beach is no exception to the rule. With miles of beach along this small island and the famous Florida sunshine, you will come for a visit and never want to leave again! There are many single family waterfront homes, waterfront condos, and maintenance free townhomes to choose from. With the recent down turn in the real estate market, now is the time to buy your waterfront dream home or your small retirement cottage before prices start going up again.

In addition to the many water activities that you can enjoy at Madeira Beach, there are plenty of theme parks in the area. Take a day and visit one of the many, such as Busch Gardens, Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, or Sea World, all of which are close enough for a drive with kids and far enough away to keep the worst of the tourists out of your backyard. This area of Florida brings you the best of both worlds – fun in the sun and an existing day at a theme park – all within short driving distances.

Stick close to home if you prefer, and enjoy some of the many activities that are available only to those lucky few who live near the beach. Go scuba diving, snorkeling or surfing, or have some dry fun on a boat. Enjoy the wind in your face on a fast boat, the challenge of sailing, or the excitement that can come from catching your own dinner on the open ocean, or even just take a cup of coffee down to the beach in the morning and watch the dolphins play. Madeira Beach is one of the few beaches that is not over-crowded. It’s a great place to come and read a book, bring the kids, or even take a snooze.

Whatever your delight in life, Madeira Beach, Florida has a little something to share with you to make your life all the more pleasant. With many homes available, this is the time to buy and relocate to the Sunshine State along the Gulf. Buy now before prices go up, they always do and you might miss out.

Yeye Wang asked:




This is a hard question to answer because there is no one best island because they are all wonderful destinations to choose for a vacation. To find the best Greek islands to visit, the best thing to do is to look at what each one offers because what one tourist finds great does not quite match what the interests of another may be. To get started in your search of the Greek islands to find one that would be prefect for you, let’s look at the most popular islands chosen by the tourist destination sites online.

Santorini is often referred to as the diamond of the Greek islands with its white sandy beaches. The villages nestled among the dramatic cliffs look as if they were carved from the cliffs themselves. The blue waters of the Aegean Sea provide the perfect backdrop for the spectacular scenery. If it’s shopping, elegant restaurants and cafes and a myriad of galleries, then this is the island for you. The most popular beach on the island, Kamari, has pebbles rather than sand, but it does have a boardwalk lined with bars, cafes and restaurants.

Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and is perhaps the most diverse. With the many beaches, archaeological sites, resorts and ancient cities, you will never run out of sights to see. The west coast of the island is covered in lush evergreens, while the east is hotter and drier. The centre of the island is popular with mountain climbers because of the towering mountain peaks. This is an easy island for getting around because of the excellent roads.

On the island of Corfu, you can take many day trips from the capital, Corfu Town. This includes trips to the beach at Glyfada and the turquoise waters and coves around Palestrikaeo. Within a hours drive, you can also spend the day on the beaches of Agio Giordos or Agio Georgios, both of which are on the southwest coast of the island. Take a day trip to see the location where the movie “the Blue Lagoon” was filmed or take a drive up into the mountains.

Experience the blend of Greek and Turkish culture on the island of Rhodes, which is visible from the coast of Turkey. The capital city of Rhodes is one of the most beautiful and best-preserved medieval cities in the world. There are many charming villages, such as that of Lindos, where the restaurants are all on the rooftops. As you walk the medieval alleys, you will find numerous small shops as well as cafes.

For the younger generation, Mykonos is often the preferred destination of the Greek islands. If you don’t mind crowd and want to lie on some of the best beaches, then this may be the island of your choice. You can have the world at your fingertips with a huge selection of restaurants, bars, cafes and accommodations.

With its golden beaches, cobblestone streets and archways covered in bougainvilleas when you visit the island of Paros. The historic older part of the city of Parioka is filled with winding alleyways that house small shops, restaurants and cafes. A small village just a short distance from Parioka is Nauossa where you will see a church and windmill that epitomize the Cycladic culture of the island.