Greece, our next stop on the Luxe Travel Deals world tour!

01/26/2011 By

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World tour, Day three;  fascinating Greece

Greece is one of the earliest civilizations and because they were excellent record keepers we know a lot about them. It is a country with rich history, heritage and culture. A mystical place where the Byzantine Empire once ruled and the great Ottoman Empires existed. It is considered to be the birth place of modern democracy.

Athens is the capital city of Greece and the original location of the Modern Day Olympics. Greece was the world center for western philosophy, political science, astronomy, mathematics, major scientific studies and many other mythological and factual data.

A Mediterranean country, it is a popular destination for world tourists. Known for its beautiful beaches, rich history and charming villages the Greek islands are one of the most wonderful luxury travel destinations to be explored by Cruise or Yacht.

Greece will definitely be one of the most memorable places that you will ever visit. One can never forget seeing buildings that literally hang off mountainous cliffs and seas of blue and white wherever you chance to look.

The population of Greece is around 11 million and the official language being spoken is Greek. Do not fret if you don’t speak Greek, because other popular languages are English and French.

Greece is located in Southern Europe bordering the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea between Albania and Turkey. It is situated in the southern side of Balkan Peninsula. It is also bordered by Bulgaria and Macedonia in the southeast.

Greece is a place with strong historic and cultural background. There are different traditions and customs in different parts of the Greece. For example, the throwing back of a hand is considered to be a negative gesture here in Greece.

Some of the must see Greece tourist attractions include:

  • Athens (the spot of the historic Olympic Games)
  • The Parthenon in Athens
  • Arahova Mountains
  • The beaches in Lesvos
  • The wine vineyards in the countryside
  • The islands near the Aegean Sea
  • The wildlife preserve in Alonissos (Sporades Marine Park)
  • The famous, Moni Panagia Chozoviotissa, a Byzantine monastery in Amorgos
  • Oias famous cliffs

While in Greece, we suggest that you stay at the Mystique.

Situated on the famous cliffs of Oias, Mystique has spectacular views of the clearest blue waters and the famous Aegean Caldera. Full featured amenities, incredible gourmet food and wine are just some of the superb luxuries you will find at the Mystique.

Greece, day three on the Luxe Travel Deals world tour is one of the most fascinating and mythical countries in the world and a must see. Book your next vacation with Luxe travel deals agents by calling 1-866-365-8747 or by email at concierge@luxetraveldeals.com.


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The new luxury travel is adventure travel.

01/17/2011 By

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A can do attitude is all you need to experience adventure travel.

In today’s fast pace lifestyle, travel is about the adventure and a can do spirit.  Luxe travel deals applies this principle to every aspect of our travel business because we believe that we cannot expect you to experience new adventures if we have not done so ourselves.   We take travel to the next level by building trusting relationships and experiencing adventure travel first hand.

On a recent trip, one of our travel agents recants her own extraordinary experience.   She tells us the story of how a cool drop of water splashes on her nose as she awakens, nearby she hears a multitude of chirping and gurgling noises that seem vaguely familiar.  When she becomes awake and aware of her surroundings,  she smiles as she starts to realize where she is.   That somewhere is;  a deckchair on the rooftop terrace of the luxurious Orient Express sanctuary deep in the mountains of Peru.

Imagine how it must feel when you look around and as far as you can see there are beautiful green lush mountains.  You are within walking distance of the lost ruins of Machu Picchu and the way you arrived here was via a luxury train ride fit for Indian Royalty.   Incredible!

The only thing that could be even more amazing is the realization that only days ago you were deep sea diving off the coast of Fiji.  Deep sea diving;  goal number seven – crossed off bucket list.  Machu Picchu was number five.

This is  often the moment when most people wonder does adventure travel get any better than this?

It can, and it does! Whatever your luxury travel dreams or bucket list consists of, one thing is for certain; it should include a variety of must do experiences and you must have a can do attitude.  Nothing is impossible with a positive attitude and the right travel agent behind you.  Planning an adventure travel vacation takes imagination, an eagerness to learn and and willingness to try new experiences.  Making it an exceptional one takes a luxury travel agency with thirty years  experience and a passion for travel, a luxury travel agency just like ours.

Adventure travel goes beyond the ordinary to bring you extraordinary and it takes  the collaboration of hundreds of travel consultants to bring you packages like these:

  • An African Safari -  hear  the rolling thunder of the Majestic Elephants as a herd passes nearby.
  • Spend an amazing historical and archaeological nine days visiting the pyramids of Egypt.
  • Get up close and personal with a Gorilla in the famous Rwandan sanctuary.
  • View the amazing polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba.
  • Explore the white snowy continent of the Antarctic or the green plush meadows of Ireland.
  • Relax your senses in a spa or on the beach of a private luxury resort.

You can just as easily create your very own travel packages,  mix a bit of adventure with some spa relaxation and yoga, the only limit is your spirit for adventure.  Whatever you envision as being your ultimate luxury vacation, our luxury travel agency has the power, experience and expertise to help you see it through.

A vacation is as important to your health and well being as any other part of your lifestyle, why would you chance it? Luxe Travel Deals has a winning attitude, a commitment to helping others and a passion for providing the very best when it comes to adventure travel.  We want you to live well and travel more!

Our luxury travel agents can be reached by phone at 1-866-365-8747 or email at concierge@luxetraveldeals.com

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