Where to go for a peaceful summer holiday?

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Astropeus

The U.S. Government remains deeply concerned about the heightened threat of terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. Like other countries that are members of the Schengen Agreement for free cross-border movement, Greeceâ€™s open borders with its European neighbors allow the possibility of terrorist groups entering/exiting the country with anonymity. As the first entry point into Schengen from points south and east, Greeceâ€™s long coastline and many islands also heighten the possibility that foreign-based terrorists might try to exploit Greeceâ€™s borders.
Domestic terrorist organizations such as Revolutionary Struggle and â€œSect of Revolutionariesâ€ have become increasingly active against both domestic and foreign targets in Greece. Recent attacks and attempted attacks have included the use of Molotov cocktails (gasoline bombs), small arms and rifle fire, and improvised explosive devices, the largest being a 50-kilo car bomb which failed to detonate before the police arrived. The Greek police forces, other Greek governmental agencies, private American and Greek businesses, and the United States Embassy have been attacked in the last three years. Recent actions indicate that the perpetrators are indiscriminate. The risk of â€œbeing in the wrong place at the wrong timeâ€ in the event of a terrorist action is a concern for residents and visitors. U.S. tourists or residents in Greece should remain vigilant, exercise caution, and monitor local developments.
Some current terrorist organizations are aligned with the ideology of the older Marxist terrorist group November 17 (N17) which targeted Greek businessmen and officials, as well as officials from NATO countries in Greece, from the mid-1970s until the early part of this decade. N17 terrorists murdered 23 people, including five U.S. Government employees.

Strikes and demonstrations are a regular occurrence. Greece is a stable democracy and these activities for the most part are orderly and lawful. However, a wave of incidents started when a teenager was shot and killed in an encounter with the police in December 2008. Incidents occurred throughout Greece, but the primary sources of violence were in Athens and Thessaloniki, Protestors there engaged in violent confrontations with the police and carried out destructive vandalism and rioting in localized areas, some of which are areas frequented by tourists, injuring numerous police officers. Riot control procedures often include the use of tear gas. Visitors should keep abreast of news about demonstrations from local news sources and hotel security. When there are demonstrations, visitors should be aware of and avoid places where demonstrators frequently congregate, such as the Polytechnic University area, Exarchia, Omonia, and Syntagma Squares in Athens, and Aristotle Square in Thessaloniki. The Omonia and Exharchia areas of Athens are at particular risk for crime and politically-motivated violence; U.S. Embassy personnel and their families have been urged strongly to avoid these areas between 9 pm and dawn.

â™¥ Edward, You're my life ! â™¥

Go to Italy ! In Apulia there are many wonderful places ... you've just to choose the one you prefer !

jolie

In Africa with the beach and the sun :)

Jension M

Skiathos is a beautiful Greek Island, it is only 12 miles long I believe. It has one bus which is regular every 10 minutes or so. If you stay in the Troulos Bay area, they are the best beaches. I have been to lots of Greek Islands and in my opinion this is the best. I am going again this year. In the town centre are restaurants, shops and the harbour. Part of the film Muma Mia was filmed there,, watch that and you will get a good idea of what it is like. Thomson's are good. Hope you and your mum have a great time, where ever you end up going.

BYZANTINE EMPIRE

Have u thought about Afghanistan, they could use the tourist dollars

Orangey B

Go to Greece, Italy, Paris, or Ireland.
Australia is beautiful too. :]

Daniel P

hi i'm from italy and i suggest you to choose croatia because greece is far more touristic and i think that it should be cheaper too.
if you are looking for sandy beaches go to the islands, for example to Krk or Sipan.
these liks will give you some information and you are able to book your accomodation directly from this site:

http://www.prontohotel.com/hrv/krk/

http://www.prontohotel.com/hrv/

the capybara

i went to Crete 2 yrs ago and it was really nice and peaceful..as long as you stay away from Malia

Ian B

Tolon on the greek pellopponese very quit with a small sandy beach.
plus plenty of trips to historical sites like Mycenaie and the corinth canal.

Mikie

Katelios in Kefalonia is really quite with sandy beach and no water sports.

Jaq

Europe is a best place for summer in europe there are many places like london, paris, moscow, lisbon, amsterdam etc places to vist. Eurtour is the site which provides the best information regarding to flights, hotels, cruises, vacation packages etc. And they also provides the discount on it and the rate of flights, hotels are very cheap.

Peggy The Greek Freak

Leukada is a beautiful Greek island. Filled with attractive beaches and sites to see. I went there two years ago and I loved it. I will defiantly go again. It's worth it. It's not overly expensive either.
Go to Porto Kastiki. It's a beautiful beach and a very popular one. It's so peaceful and relazing.
Also try Andros. It's also very gorgeuous with many monasteries, restauraunts, and beaches to choose from. It doesn't take long to get there from Athens.
I'm sure you will enjoy your stay in Greece if you go!

sunshine27

crete <3 its amazingly gorgeous

Speedy Gonzalez loukoumadez

Crete!!!!

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