On the Greek ships, most of the traveling is done while you are sleeping and they usually carry about seven hundred people. If you goal is to make use of the activities that the large cruise ship offers as the Greek islands are seen in the background, then that is your choice. You can find discount rates when you book with a travel agent for the Greek islands. A cruise of these island will show you some of the most amazing and fascinating ports in the Mediterranean sea. Corfu, Mykonos, Crete and Santorini are just a few of the ports where you can find white sand beaches and blue domed churches. You can visit ruins of ancient civilizations and magnificent antiquities and this could well be called a 5 star holidays.

Venice or Istanbul are often part of a Greek island cruise of the Mediterranean with the best season to make this trip is May through November. You can book a cruise that goes from seven to twenty-one nights and if you are flying from a distance away, try to arrive a few days prior to your departure date. These extra few days will give you time to get over your jet-lag and become oriented before you holiday begins. Be sure to ask about hotel pre-cruise hotel packages when you book your cruise. This way all your bases are covered.

The media is also attracted to this island to show the rest of the world the wind antics that take place in Ibiza. Although the club areas of Ibiza are popular, you need only travel a short distance to discover another lesser known side of of Ibiza, that of Spanish villages in their traditional fashion. This is where you will see lemon and orange groves, cliffs and hidden coves. This is like stepping back in time where you can take part in local fiestas and shop in colorful street markets. Spanish tapas bars are rarely visited by foreigners but always welcome by the locals. From London, Ibiza is a two hour flight and can also be accessed by ferry from the Spanish port of Denia.

If you have already visited this island and want to try one of the others, then you can give Majorca a try.  This is the largest of the islands and sees about six million visitors each year. This is the busy international tourist center that is frantically busy but to the north you can still find unspoiled mountainous regions. It is possible to book an all inclusive Majorca holiday if you like to have your vacation paid for in advance. This way the only money coming out of your pocket is for any extras that you might like to try or take home with you. The capital of Majorca, Palma de Mallorca, is becoming more popular all the time and is the most exclusive resort for a holiday in the Mediterranean.

There are many islands here and they all have their own character and climate so check around to help you decide which one to choose. Greece has many islands and off the coast of Spain, there are the Balearic Islands. This chain of island is made up of three main islands which are: Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca.  This is one of the most popular tourist area in the Mediterranean because of their beaches, climate and tourist installations. If you want to experience the Majorca holidays then you should know that this island is known for not only its towering mountains in the northeast, but its caves in the east with quaint villages and picturesque coastlines. The port of Majorca is a very important port in the Mediterranean and used by many.

If you are planning on visiting the island of Menorca, then that island will offer you beaches, interesting coastal towns and many monuments for you to admire. Ibiza is where you go if you want to experience the nightlife. This is a party island and known for attracting clubbers from all around the globe for the wild times that are had there. Package holidays for any of these islands can be found through a travel agent. Spain is located between Africa and Europe so it has many natural attractions. Here is where the mountains and ocean meet and that creates a wet climate that is perfect for vegetation to flourish. There are many legends that exist about the earliest inhabitants of these islands. Sandy beaches and excellent climate is what brings visitors back time and time again. In 2007, over twenty-four million people passed through the airport at Palma and it is said that another two million came by sea.

Anyone who loves the mid-range of air temperatures will certainly enjoy the eternal springtime temps on the Canary islands. Throughout the year the seasons will change only 6 C with the usual temps being between 64 and 75 degrees, ( 18 to 24 C) Since these island are very close to the African coast, the climate is called subtropical. One amazing attraction here is the surprising landscapes.  You can see snow on the high mountains that are close to the beaches.  Some islands like La Palma, Gran Cararia and Tenerife will experience tropical rain from time to time but Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are both dry islands and will show you sunshine with hardly any interruption.

Anyone looking to book  5 star holidays at one of the Canary Islands need only go online and find all the details. La Palma, also known as the green island got that name because of it exuberant countryside.  UNESCO declared this island a Biosphere Reserve and here you will find the National Park Caldera de Taburiente with its volcanic carter. Canary Island holidays are a great choice for your summer or anytime vacation since the weather is almost always the same.   This islands highest mountain range, Rogue de los Muchachos, is at the edge of the national park. Here you can find the most ample telescope anywhere in the world and to make astronomy accessible to everyone, the Institute de Astorfisica de Canarias arranges visits for groups and colleges. If an excursion is of interest to you, take a trip to Tazacorte. Here you will be surrounded by plantations of bananas and you will find  fine beaches as well as a picturesque port.