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		<description><![CDATA[Greece, an ancient country situated on the Mediterranean in southeast Europe, is full of archaeological locations, elegant hotels, rural tavernas, and family resorts. 20 percent of the land being covered by islands, the landscape varies from high mountains (such as the Pindus), rocky foothills, fertile plains, and pine-forested moorlands. The maximum islands nearly 1,400 in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Greece, an ancient country situated on the Mediterranean in southeast Europe, is full of archaeological locations, elegant hotels, rural tavernas, and family resorts. 20 percent of the land being covered by islands, the landscape varies from high mountains (such as the Pindus), rocky foothills, fertile plains, and pine-forested moorlands.</p>
<p>The maximum islands nearly 1,400 in number are densely grouped in the Aegean along the Greek and Turkish coasts, whereas the others are the Ionian Islands along the west coast in the Ionian Sea. Some islands such as Kefalonia and Amorgos are calm in nature, while Mykonos and Páros are known for their party time.</p>
<p>In the 5th century B.C., Greece achieved its pinnacle due to Athens that got its recognition as the Mediterranean’s cultural and artistic hub. Superb architectural buildings, sculptures, drama, art, philosophy, and literature earned a good fame for Greece that continues spreading its magic even in today’s modern era. Among these attractions, the frequently visited ones are Athens&#8217; Parthenon, Delphi&#8217;s Temple of Apollo, and the ruins of the Minóan city of Knossós on Crete Islands.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.countryguides360.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Greece-europe.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-798" title="Greece europe" src="http://www.countryguides360.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Greece-europe.jpg" alt="Greece europe" width="535" height="377" /></a></p>
<p>The formal language here is Greek. However, English, French, German, and Italian are also spoken among the tourism people and young ones.</p>
<h5><strong>Greece Tourists Attractions</strong></h5>
<ul>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Athens:</strong></span><br />
Known as the capital of Greece, explore the Acropolis rock that is the abode of the 5th century B.C. Parthenon. Further, visit the ancient civic, political, and commercial centre &#8211; the Agora and the excellent National Archaeological Museum exhibiting old marble statues, jewelry, and ceramics.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Delphi:</strong></span><br />
Once believed to be the centre of the world, this charming religious area on a hillside location offers traditional temples, theatre, stadium, and the world-class Archaeological Museum.</li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.countryguides360.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Delphi.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-795" title="Delphi" src="http://www.countryguides360.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Delphi-1024x768.jpg" alt="Delphi" width="535" height="402" /></a></p>
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<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Corinth:</strong></span><br />
Formerly the region of riches, style, and wickedness, now it offers temples, theatre, and a museum. Further, do visit the adjacent Acrocorinth that is an extensive citadel exhibiting Byzantine, Turkish, and Venetian aspects on a peak.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Mycenae:</strong></span><br />
This is also a treasure of Greece, a hilltop citadel adorned with the Cyclopean Walls. It was precisely at this place that the Golden treasure with the ‘Mask of Agamemnon&#8217;, was discovered.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Race Track in Olympia:</strong></span><br />
This is mother of Olympics hosted here between the 8th and 4th centuries B.C. Run on the track to feel as you are in the competition too. Then, do visit the Archaeological Museum and the adjacent Museum of the Olympic Games.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Meteora:</strong></span><br />
This is the memorable landscape famous for its six medieval monasteries built upon peculiar and rugged pinnacles. Originally, these were 24 in number that were created using pulley systems. Today, steps are carved for the visitors to make these monasteries accessible.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Thessaloniki:</strong></span><br />
This is considered as the second city of Greece that offers excellent Archaeological Museum of old marble statues and gold jewelry from Macedonia. It also is the home of splendid Byzantine churches that form a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Knossos:</strong></span><br />
This is the famous historical site of vast relics. Do visit the 3000-year-old frescoed Minoan Palace that was once the abode of the earliest civilization of Europe. Next, explore the excavations of this area in the Archaeological Museum situated in the close Venetian-style port of Iralkio on Crete – the largest island.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Ia and Thira:</strong></span><br />
These are Santorini&#8217;s towns whose lands naturally emerged on a cliff. They overlook the caldera that is a spherical watery depression created due to a volcanic explosion around 1600 B.C. It offers memorable sunsets, beaches of black sands, and the whitewashed cubic structures, and boutique hotels.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Rhodes:</strong></span><br />
This is the famous ancient town of Greece situated within an impressive 14th century fortress built during the crusades by the Knights of St. John. Expect a visit to the Palace of the Grand Masters, mosques, and 16th century hammam (Turkish baths) created by the Ottomans. It has its name in the World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Corfu:</strong></span><br />
This is another medieval fortified town considered as the UNESCO World Heritage sites as Rhodes.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Caves:</strong></span><br />
Take yourself underground to view some 6,000 karst caves out of which the maximum are located in Crete. Among the 20 show caves that welcome guided visits, Perama is the largest and most stunning due to its stalagmites and stalactites.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Springs:</strong></span><br />
Greece is blessed with several spring and mineral waters. You will find several spas and hydrotherapy centres in Greece out of which a few offer chic health centres.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Hellenic Festival:</strong></span><br />
Held from June to September, this festival is full of music, dance, and theatre performances held in the Odeion of Herodes in Athens and traditional dramas in the amphitheatre in Epidaurus whose erection dates back to 4th century B.C.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Beaches:</strong></span><br />
You can find a beach according to your mood. Lalaria, an immaculate white rocky beach on Skiathos and Plaka, a beach of clean sand on Naxos are the famous ones.</li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.countryguides360.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/lalaria-beach.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-796" title="lalaria beach" src="http://www.countryguides360.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/lalaria-beach.jpg" alt="lalaria beach" width="535" height="402" /></a></p>
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<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Sailing:</strong></span><br />
Explore the myriad islands as per your wish by either renting a boat or via being a part of the group guided by an expert. Many tour operators and companies in Greece offer sailing packages.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Windsurfing:</strong></span><br />
Try this out on the excellent spots of Vassiliki on Lefkada, Kefalos on Kos, Kokkari on Samos, Ialisos on Rhodes, Chrisi Akti (Golden Beach) on Paros, and Agios Georgios and Mikri Vigla on Naxos.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Climbing:</strong></span><br />
Try this on the Mount Olympos (2,917 m) that is considered as the abode of Zeus and Mount Pasnassos (2,457 m) near Delphi.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Hiking:</strong></span><br />
Do so at Samaria Gorge (18 km) on Crete or the Vikos Gorge (14 km) in Epirus.</li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.countryguides360.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/samaria-gorge-greece.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-797" title="samaria gorge" src="http://www.countryguides360.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/samaria-gorge-greece-1024x664.jpg" alt="samaria gorge" width="535" height="347" /></a></p>
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<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Skiing:</strong></span><br />
Offering many good ski resorts, the nation’s best-equipped spot is the Parnassos Ski Centre on Mount Parnassos. In addition, you can also opt for Helmos on the Peleponnese or Vermion in Macedonia.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Greece Water Sports:</strong></span><br />
These include rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and sea kayaking due to the shallow and fast-flowing rivers. In addition, even though scuba diving is not allowed to protect stealing of artifacts, dive centers with instructions can be seen at the Attica coast, Corfu, Kalamata, Kalymnos, Mykonos, Paros, Preveza, Rhodes, Skiathos, and Zakynthos.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Bird Watching:</strong></span><br />
Holding 11 marshlands and over 190 important bird areas, the nation is the home of herons, storks, pelicans, and eagles. The best places are the Nestos Delta in Thrace and the Prespa Lakes in Macedonia.</li>
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		<title>Denmark will Fulfill Your Holiday Dreams</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Denmark, the smallest Scandinavian nation, is sized so by its Jutland peninsula and the enclosing 400 islands of different sizes. Only a few inhabited, ferries and brides connect them to the mainland. The country is blessed with the wealth of scenic villages and cities, ancient fortresses and sculptures, and a shoreline whose landscape is broken [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Denmark, the smallest Scandinavian nation, is sized so by its Jutland peninsula and the enclosing 400 islands of different sizes. Only a few inhabited, ferries and brides connect them to the mainland. The country is blessed with the wealth of scenic villages and cities, ancient fortresses and sculptures, and a shoreline whose landscape is broken by natural scenes of sandy beaches, small bays, and tender creeks.</p>
<p>The nation’s landscape is a fusion of various scenes that has its own appealing sights. Its low undulating hills offers magnificent views at every few steps; whereas, the chilling forests of beech trees make you feel in the nature’s lap. Extensive highlands, Danish islands, the stunning lake district, sandy beaches, and white cliffs all allure you to offer a memorable journey. Lines of giant white wind turbines are entitled as the epitome of the contemporary Danish land. The people of this country, known as Danes, are very particular in ensuring that the coastline is clean to maintain the charm of the beaches.</p>
<p>The main feature of this country is the excellent pattern and consistently followed high standards that can be seen in its adaptation and means of transport. Further adding to its wonders, it serves delicious cuisine particularly in the area of dairy items and mouthwatering pastries.</p>
<p>Once feared for the abode of the violent nautical folk race known as the Vikings despite its serene environs, now, visitors find the country nonviolent, reflective, impartial, friendly, and democratic. The formal speech is Danish; while several Danes are also fond of English, German, and French.</p>
<h5>Tourists’ Attractions</h5>
<ul>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Little Mermaid Statue: </strong></span><br />
Welcoming each one at the Copenhagen&#8217;s harbour entrance, this is considered as the symbol of the city. Its small size quite easily amazes the first-time tourists and it marks a famous fairytale role made by Hans Christian Andersen.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Copenhagen: </strong></span><br />
Being the capital of the country, it offers magnificently paved lanes just perfect for a walk or round around several old-fashioned medieval streets and edifices.</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.countryguides360.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Copenhagen-Denmark.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-761" title="Copenhagen Denmark" src="http://www.countryguides360.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Copenhagen-Denmark-1024x673.jpg" alt="Copenhagen Denmark" width="538" height="354" /></a></p>
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<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Viking Ship Museum: </strong></span><br />
Situated at a distance of 30 km (19 miles) from the capital, this exhibits the Viking Heritage and displays the famous five old vessels released from the waters of the Copenhagen’s harbour.</li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.countryguides360.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Viking-Ship-Museum.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-759" title="Viking Ship Museum" src="http://www.countryguides360.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Viking-Ship-Museum.jpg" alt="Viking Ship Museum" width="537" height="403" /></a></p>
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<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Amalienborg Palace: </strong></span><br />
This is the imperial winter abode located at the heart of the capital. To make your visit complete, it is recommended to visit the place at 1200. This is because it is precisely at this time that the ritual guard is changed everyday.</li>
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<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-760" title="Amalienborg Palace" src="http://www.countryguides360.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Amalienborg-Palace.jpg" alt="Amalienborg Palace" width="539" height="359" /></p>
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<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Kronborg Castle: </strong></span><br />
Situated at Elsinore (Helsingør in Danish), this mighty citadel dates back to 16th century that observes the waters of Øresund and the adjoining Swedish shoreline.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Christiania: </strong></span><br />
Home of the Copenhagen&#8217;s hippy community living independently, this town was discovered in 1971 with an aim to live life in an unconventional style. As a visitor, you can take stroll in this area and explore the lifestyle of the hamlet.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Alborg: </strong></span><br />
Housing the largest-remaining Viking burial site, do also trip to its citadel, cathedral, and monastery.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Arhus: </strong></span><br />
Feel like a royal family and reach at this imperial town. After reaching here, enter the summer residence of the royals &#8211; the Marselisborg Castle whose lands are allowed to be visited by the public when the Queen has gone out from her castle. After this imperial experience, go for a leisurely walk near the Old Town open-air museum and along a series of structures whose origin is from the Renaissance.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Odense: </strong></span><br />
This is the birthplace of the popular fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen. So, go back to your childhood days while being here. Do visit the Hans Christian Andersen Museum and his childhood residence.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Cycling: </strong></span><br />
Try out pedaling in the best terrains of Denmark. Located at the distance of 4,800 km (3,000 miles) from the sandy beaches and unblemished islands, an inland or terrain possesses extreme potential for cycling.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Horse Riding: </strong></span><br />
You can do so enthusiastically by hiring horses from riding schools and sites that can be seen far and wide. Several schools provide half or full stay for riding. Therefore, the facilities for this activity are easily available in the nation.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Pølsevogn (Sausage Stall):<br />
</strong></span>If you enjoy tasting the nations’ specialties, this is the ideal halt for you. Try out the nation&#8217;s much-wanted snack, the hot dog, which can be seen mostly in all corners with folk thronging in at any time &#8211; day or night.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Health Treatment: </strong></span><br />
Refresh yourself with a relaxing treatment from any of the health resorts found anywhere throughout the country. This treatment could be medical and physiotherapeutic treatment or recreation in attractive calm environs.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Sailing: </strong></span><br />
With best facilities, the country provides more than 500 harbors along the coast for this sport.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Golf: </strong></span><br />
The Thomas Bjørn being the Europe&#8217;s famous golfers, the nation offers many golf courses with the championship standard. Some of the noteworthy grounds are Holstebro in the northwest and Simon&#8217;s that is the new club situated in the north of the capital.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Legoland: </strong></span><br />
An exclusive site for children at Billund, this is a park famous for its ‘Dive to Atlantis&#8217; theme exhibited by the land. It remains open from April to October.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Tivoli Gardens Fairground: </strong></span><br />
This is a worth visiting attraction in the capital of Copenhagen that is opened only from April to September. This site is more alluring for the people young at heart.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Opera: </strong></span><br />
This is the nighttime entertainment at the in Copenhagen&#8217;s harbourside Opera House. Smart site hosting Opera, this was recently opened in 2005 and shows valuable international performances whole time during the year.</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.countryguides360.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Copenhagen-Opera-House.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-762" title="Copenhagen Opera House" src="http://www.countryguides360.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Copenhagen-Opera-House-1024x682.jpg" alt="Copenhagen Opera House" width="536" height="358" /></a></p>
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<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>Geocenter Møns Klint: </strong></span><br />
View this site to feel the nation’s environmental history that has been recently opened in 2007 on Sjælland Island. Study how the contemporary landscape and seas of the country came into existence.</li>
<li style="padding-bottom:15px;"><span style="color: #fe6e04;"><strong>The Faroe Islands: </strong></span><br />
Although having its independent rule, this region is the considered to be under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark. Comprising a group of 18 islands, it is located in the North Atlantic area whose history belongs to the Viking era.</li>
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