Further inland, in the southern part of the island, lie the so-called masticochoria (mastic villages). These well-preserved, fortified villages date from the 14th-16th centuries and were centres for the cultivation of mastic. Mastic is the sweet-tasting gum of the lentisk bush, which was exported all over the Mediterranean – and the area still produces around 300 tonnes of mastic every year. The most picturesque villages are Pyrgi, with its houses decorated in black and white geometric patterns called xysta Mesta, where towers and walls surround a baffling labyrinth of village streets as well as Olympoi and Vessa are all a worth a visit.

As a venue for the XX Olympic Summer Games in 1972, the 3-square-kilometre sports landscape was built in the north part of Munich. The Park continues to serve as a place for cultural, social, and religious events. Don't forget to visit the Munich Tower for breathtaking views of the city and the Alps in the distance.

When Tommy Bartlett came through the Wisconsin Dells in the 1950s with his traveling thrill show, his immediate success led to the local area becoming his home. Professional water skiers enhance the show and continue to be a very popular attraction. Enjoy 90 minutes of daring waterskiing stunts, wholesome comedy and Cirque du Soleil-style acrobatics.