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THE AEGEAN TENNIS CUP Rhodes 2009

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The AEGEAN TENNIS CUP is going to take place in Rhodes at the start of the tourist season 2009 with main purpose to be established as a tournament, in order to boost the local market and of course the promotion of the island both in Greece and abroad. The big prize amount of the tournament in combination with the beauty of Rhodes and the vast cultural heritage of the destination will be a strong pole of attraction for high standard athletes from all over the world.

THE STORY BEHIND THE EVENT On the 17 of May 2008, and after an invitation from Mr. Petros Kypriadis, Mr. Keith Dewick international referee visited the island of Rhodes. Mr. Dewick stayed in Rhodes until the 20th of May sharing with us the necessary insights and information for the organization of a tournament of international standards and status, since the prize amount is reaching in some cases even triple the amount of other national events.

The plan for the preparation of the Aegean Tennis Cup 2009 that follows has as its main target the development of Tennis in Rhodes and the Dodecanese Region and has the full support of the Rhodes Tennis Club, which will have a lot of benefits in terms of improvement of the existing courts and of course promotion in national and international level. www.aegeantenniscup.com THE AEGEAN TENNIS CUP TEAM Inspirer of the idea of the Aegean Tennis Cup, Petros Kypriadis of Kypriadis group of companies, in cooperation with Anastasios Hatziliamis of Rodos Tours s.a. created SPORTING EVENTS ltd, an athletic events organizing company, and have embodied this idea in the company’s agenda in order to implement the biggest ever tennis tournament in Greece. The organizing committee that was created, is consisting of people with perfect knowledge of events organizing as well as athletic tournaments.

AEGEAN EVENTS of Mr. Dimitris Adamidis, with his personal contribution to the Aegean Tennis Cup as a visionary and experienced organizer who was responsible for the organization of the International Triathlon Cup 2007 that took place in Rhodes last year, is playing major role in the organization of the overall event. Members of the press and specialized people in Tennis fill up the rest of the chairs on the organizing committee of the Aegean Tennis Cup. It is worth mentioning that for the first time in Rhodes, such a high esteemed and standard event is taking place with sole private initiative and funding and we are all hoping that this will be a bright example for all Rhodians since we know their love for the island.

THE WORK DONE Just before the final of finals, between Nadal and Federrer in London earlier this June, two of the members of the organizing committee of the Aegean Tennis Cup visited the grounds of Wimbledon and had the chance to discuss with the members of the top Tennis tournament in the World of Tennis, and have a sincere conversation about the event. Members of the English committee were informed of our intensions and of course the plans for the international tournament of the Aegean Tennis Cup, and were very surprised with these exciting news.

The organizers of the Wimbledon cup, excited from the idea that Greece, the country that gave birth to Sports and the Olympic games will have its own special tennis tournament, promised their professional support in all aspects of the event. According to them Rhodes, is one of the most famous Greek islands and therefore a unique place to organize such an event with international magnitude.

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Protour : Model of a Tourism Promotion Organisation Protour(Organization for Rhodian Tourism Tourism Promotion) founded in 1996 on the initiainitiative tive of the Rhodes Hoteliers’ Association -Collaborates -Collaborates perfectperfectly with all ranks ranks of the Administration Administration (Municipalities, Region of Southern Aegean, Greek National Tourism Tourism Organization, Ministry of Tourism) Tourism) -The Organization for Rhodian Tourism Tourism Promotion should def initely be considered as the first collabora collabora tion between municimuniciThe palities -PROT -PROTOUR remain the only self financed Tourism Promotion Organisation in Greece with an annuannual budget of ov ov er 1,5 million Euro

Organisation for Rhodian Tourism Promotion (PROTOUR) was founded in 1996 on the initiative of the Rhodes Hoteliers’ Association, the Organization of Local Municipalities and the Chamber of Commerce of the Dodecanese, which represents the productive classes.

It is for Greece an innovating institution that coordinates the activities of the Organization of Rhodian Municipalities and of the productive classes in a common effort for recording, remodeling, improving, promoting and advertising the tourist product of Rhodes.

-PROT -PROTOUR is financed b y contributions of the Municipalities of Rhodes Island and the Chamber of Commerce of the Administration: PROTOUR is managed Dodecanese

by an Administrative Council of 13 members, composed of 7 representatives of the Rhodian Municipalities and 6 of the productive classes. Chairman is always the Mayor of the Town of Rhodes The Administrative Council determines the politics of the organisation and approves the action, promotion and advertisement plans, which are worked out by a 7 member Executive Committee (always under the presidency of the Chairman of the Rhodes Hoteliers’ Association), and by representatives of the Rhodian Municipalities and the productive classes members of the Administrative Council. These programs are officially realised by the Rhodes Hoteliers’ Association and are supported by the General Director (Special Councilor).

Resources: PROTOUR is financed by contributions of the Municipalities of Rhodes Island and the Chamber of Commerce of the Dodecanese .

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Actions: The target of this effort is the enlargement of the tourist product, in order to present Rhodes as a COMPLETE TOURIST DESTINATION. It records and publishes all the characteristics and particularities of each district, as for example sights, ancient, Byzantine or medieval monuments, sightseeing tours, manners and customs, festivals, events, and so on.

It participates in 24 international and local tourism exhibitions .

It creates, prints and distributes all leaflets concerning the promotion of Rhodes.

It collaborates with big advertisement companies for the creation of television material and for public relations issues, as it organises various presentations and workshops both in Greece as abroad.

It looks after the recording and promotion of the tourist product through the Internet press.

It strengthens and supports the organization of congresses (Rhodes is a member of the European Federation of Congress Cities).

PROTOUR coordinates and encourages the cultural, athletic, artistic activities of the Municipalities, that promote the image of Rhodes.

It invites and welcomes representatives of the medias and other factors that promote tourism.

The Organization of Rhodian Tourism Promotion, which is first of all the tourism representative of Rhodes Island, collaborates perfectly with all ranks of the Administration (Municipalities, Region of Southern Aegean, Greek National Tourism Organization, Ministry of Tourism) as well in the planning as in the application of special tourist programs which promote this destination abroad and in Greece.

Thanks to the above mentioned but also thanks to all activities realised until today, the PROTOUR Organization has won a great value not only in Rhodes but it has also become a prototype for most tourist regions of our country. And the Organization for Rhodian Tourism Promotion should definitely be considered as the first collaboration between municipalities.

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Rhodes: A Cultural & Congress Destination

Who to contact: R odos Tourism Tourism Promotion Organization www.rodosisland.gr www.rodosisland.gr e-mail: protour@rodosisland.gr Rhodes is the third in size island of Greece and one of the most developed Mediterranean islands. Rhodes was one of the first Greek areas which develop infrastructure for the tourism and meetings industry.

The medieval city of Rhodes, a place characterized by UNESCO as a monument for the worlds cultural heritage, is the largest medieval city in Europe inhabited today. Other places to visit is the Grand Master's Palace, the Archeological Museum, the Decorative Museum, the National Gallery, the Acropolis of Rhodes. The island of Rhodes has an ideal winter climate and holds the European sunshine record, with an average of 330 sunny days per year.

The island's International airport 'Diagoras' is located 15 km from the city centre.

Meetings & Incentives in Rhodes The same attributes that made Rhodes a particularly popular cosmopolitan tourist destination for over 30 year are still today those that make the island very attractive to the organizers of conferences and incentives seeking for novice qualitative ideas. It comes as no surprise when an organizer returns with a group that has been on the island for an unforgettable holiday trip for a conference or an incentive this time and vice versa. Rhodes enchants each year more and more holidaymakers from the thousands of conventioneers it receives each year.

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planner all the necessary contemporary facilities of a complete destination complemented with an identity rich in heritage and culture and an array of picturesque locations.

Rodos features include: -Excellent conference and incentive facilities, Rodos has more than 16,000 conference seats -Many large, modem hotels of world-class standards. Only in Ixia, within 5 minutes distance, more than 10,000 luxury beds can be found.

-Rhodes has a developed tourism infrastructure. Many incoming, Rodos-based travel agents operating conference and incentive brands.

-Easy air and sea access to the surrounding islands, Athens, Turkey and elsewhere -Rhodes sporting infrastructure includes a 18-hole golf court, horse riding, tennis, mini-golf, water-parks, scubadiving and sailing.

-The Sound and Light performance takes place at the Palace of the Grand Masters.

-Exquisite endertainment possibilities include the new Casino in Rhodes town and a numerous restaurants, bars and night clubs with local and international origin.

Rhodes is a full member of the European Federation of Conference Towns (EFCT) A full member of the European Federation of Conference Towns (EFCT) and the Organization of World Heritage cities, Rodos offers a safe and peaceful environment, rich in natural beauty and culture tradition, enhancing the spirit of communication. An ideal neutral choice for political meetings, it has hosted major political events over the last fifty years, from the 1948 meeting to establish the State of Israel, the 1958 meeting of General Costas Grivas and Archbishop Makarios, followed by the Cyprus declaration of Independence, the meeting of the late Greek Prime Minister Costantine Karamanlis and Marshal Tito, the same year, to settle problems between their two countries, to more recent events, such as the 1988 Summit of EU Prime Ministers, the World Convention of Conservative Democratic Parties and the 1st World Conference on Tourism, Employment & Development, held the on same year.

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It is worth noting that the major multinational companies in every field of activity (ALCATEL, FORD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, AVIS, BARCLAYS BANK, BAYER, CANON, COCA-COLA, IBM, LAURA ASHLEY, to name just a few) have organized their corporate meetings and incentives on Rhodos.

Apart from the political events, Rodos is a favorite choice for international scientific conferences, such as the 1990 2nd International Meeting of Bacterial Epidemiological markets, the 1994 1st International Congress of Hormones, Brain and Neuropsychopharmacology, the 1st Mediterranean Congress of International Diagnosis of Thorax Disease and the 1998 XVI World Congress of the International Society for Heart Research.

Moreover, major conventions of international interest have been held in the fields of technology (1998 European Association for Signal Processing, 1996 3rd International Circuits Electronic Convention), culture (1997 4th International Symposium on the Conservation of Monuments), sports (1996 World Bridge Olympiad) and economics (the 1994 9th Assembly of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce &

PCO’s & DMC’s in Rodos Hellenic Island Services Rhodes Papalouka 31, Rhodes, 85 100 TEL: +30 22410 73690, 73691 www.hellenictours.gr E-mail: info@rhodes.his.gr RHODOS DIRECT HOLIDAYS Pefki - Lindos 851 07 Rhodes Tel: +30 2244048268 Fax: +30 22440 48003 www.rhodosdirectholidays.com E-mail:info@rhodosdirectholidays.com RODOS EXPRESS TRAVEL SERVICE 45, Eth. Makariou str., PO Box 353 851 00 Rodos Tel. +3022410 31331 Fax: +3022410 73201 www.rodosexpress.gr e-mail:info@rodosexpress.gr RHODOS TOURS SA 29, Ammochostou str. 85 100 Rodos Tel: +30 22410 21010-3 Fax: +30 22410 22110 www.rhodos-tours.com e-mail:info@rhodos-tours.com TRAVEL EXCHANGE 6th klm Rhodes-Lindos Av., 851 00 Rodos Tel: +30 22410 60330 Fax: +30 22410 69435 www.travelexchange.gr e-mail:sales@travelexchange.gr TRITON HOLIDAYS S.A. 9 Plastira Street (P.O. Box 84), Rhodes 85100, Greece Tel. +30-22410-21690 Fax. +30-22410-31625 www.tritondmc.gr Email: info@tritondmc.gr

Conference Venues in Rhodes LINDIAN VILLAGE 85109 Lardos-Rhodes Tel. +30 22440 35900 Fax +30 22440 47360 300 delegates total seating capacity info@lindian.gr http://www.lindianvillage.gr RODOS PALACE RESORT HOTELCONVENTION CENTER P.O. Box 121, 851 00 Ialyssos, Rhodes Tel: +30 22410 25222 Fax: +30 22410 25350 4800 delegates total seating capacity http://www.rodos-palace.gr E-mail: info@rodos-palace.gr RODOS PALLADIUM 851 00 Faliraki, Rhodes Tel: +30 22410 86004 Fax: +30 22410 86424 300 delegates total seating capacity http://www.rodospalladium.gr E-mail: info@rodospalladium.gr The Lindos Bay Vlycha Beach, Lindos 85107 Rhodes Greece Tel: (+30) 22440 31501 Fax: (+30) 22440 31500 300 delegates total seating capacity Email: info@lindosbay.gr www.lindosbay.gr Xenios

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Rhodes Conference Venues in Rhodes Rodos Palace Few venues can lay claim to having forged the image of a privileged conference and holiday destination.

With more than 2500 conferences, incentives and exhibitions held in its premises, the Rodos Palace has braced an international reputation as a top meeting venue, that lends its legacy of success to grant you the assurance that the hotel you select is capable of handling every aspect of your meeting with the confidence borne of 30 years of experience.

-9000 sq.m. meetings, pre-function & exhibition space -4800 delegates total seating capacity

-2500 conferences, events, incentives & exhibitions Lindian Village In Lindian Village, a modern equipped Conference Hall for special meeting or summits accommodating up to 350 persons equipped with individually controlled air conditioning and stateof-the-art technological equipment.

Lindian Village is the latest arrival in the Mediterranean hospitality business, owned and managed by Sviriades S.A., a succesful presence in the Greek Hoteling since the early 60's.

Located on the idyllic beach on the South-eastern tip of the island of Rodos, compining the Aegean island style architecture with modern cutting edge aesthetics, this deluxe resort offers high level facilities and impeccable personalized service, satisfying the needs of today's discerning traveler.

Rodos Palladium The Rodos Palladium conference and banqueting facilities are recognized among the finest on the island.

Academia, on the ground floor, is a magnificent round shaped multi-purpose ballroom with murano chandeliers, for 450 delegates in theater style.

Comprehensive Business Services are available, as well as wireless Internet access, guests' parking in front of the hotel, organised excursions to local attractions and nearby islands and yacht hiring services. The hotel is accessible for wheelchairs at all its departments.

The Lindos Bay The Lindos Bay Hotel in Rhodes is the island's latest luxury property to have undergone a total refurbishment, taking over two years in completion. Due to fully re-open in summer 2008 the four star property offers superior accommodation and an excellent range of facilities, all set within one of the island's most sought after locations.

New for 2008 is the Wellness Centre, a fully equipped spa and gymnasium complete with steam bath, sauna, treatment rooms and a glass roofed pool.

Three Conference-Meeting rooms for up to 250 delegates, makes it an ideal destination, for incentive groups.

A new a la carte restaurant has been added alongside three new conference/meeting rooms, which also provide the ideal location for a wedding party.

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THE "PREMIER" YEAR OF THE LUXURY GARDEN & POOL VIP SUITES SETS A NEW ERA OF FINE HOSPITALITY FOR RODOS PALACE! Rhodes

types of Luxury Garden & Pool VIP Suites became the center of attraction for the demanding guests seeking an idyllic haven of ultimate luxury and privacy.

A Whole Paradise of Gastronomy Experiences

Upon the completion of the first year of the Luxury Garden & Pool VIP Suites, the new Suites collection of Rodos Palace, the historical luxury hotel located in the cosmopolitan resort of Ixia has added this year a new chapter in its fascinating history. Hence, it continues to redefine and enhance the concept of the refined accommodation for those who desire to experience‌.the true essence of resort life! The Luxury Garden & Pool VIP Suites were created last year within an autonomous area, nestled around the extensive hotel's Zen gardens and only five minutes from the Medieval City of Rhodes. They are characterized by their modern minimal design and their exceptional technological equipment. During the summer, the Suites with Private Pool, as well as the other

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Turning now to the new F&B outlets, the "12 NISSIA" Gourmet Restaurant, during its first year has lived up to the expectations of those who consider it as the most fashionable gastronomic destination on the island of Rhodes, combining a variety of flavors inspired by the Greek, Mediterranean and European Cuisine with an exquisite wine list from exclusive Greek and International wine labels. At the same time, the uniqueness of the hotel's Restaurants "Ambrosia" and "Castellania" was highlighted by the fact that they were chosen by the Organizers as the venue for the International Competition of Sommeliers and the Moet & Chandon Gala Dinner which is considered to be the most significant event of the international wine industry. The intention of Rodos Palace management to proceed towards this direction with a view to providing services of high quality for its discerning guests is reaffirmed by its willingness to continue its investment plan, expected to be completed in 3 years including, among others, new installations of the same type and services focusing on the concept of the well-being.

RHODES & RODOS PALACE AT THE EPICENTER OF INTERNATIONAL WINE EVENTS! THE 12TH INTERNATIONAL SOMMELIERS COMPETITION

The Gastronomic Event of the Year, the 12th International Sommeliers Competition of the International Sommeliers Association (ASI) took place in Rhodes and Rodos Palace . Taking into account the fact that wine attracts a very large part of the tourists globally, this competition proved itself a great means of promotion for both the Greek wine industry and the island of Rhodes as a destination with wine heritage, because it is considered to be the most prominent event for the international wine industry. The award for the Best Sommelier of the World for the Year 2007 was conferred to the Swedish Andreas Larsson who managed to "win" the judges with his vast knowledge and his talent in an impressive "Grand Final" in the crowded Jupiter Hall of Rodos Palace lasting in total five hours.

More than 250 persons from 48 countries, authorities in the field of sommeliers and the wine industry participated in this world-class event that has already been recorded in the history of ASI as one of the most successful competition up to

date. It is worth noting that this competition is organized yearly in various places around the globe since 1969, the year the ASI was founded.

During the three-day competition, the participants had the opportunity to enjoy a rich programme of social and other events, the most important being the Greek wine exhibition and the Gala Dinner offered by Moet & Chandon both organized in Rodos Palace. It is worth noting that this dinner was prepared by Rodos Palace Chefs in cooperation with Moet & Chandon Chefs who came for this purpose from France. During the event, four different types of champagne were served, including that of 1962 Moet & Chandon Vintage (!).

The Heliotopos Conferences S.A. was in charge of the organization and the coordination of both the sponsorship programme and the exhibition while Rodos Palace was responsible for the participants' accommodation and the realization of the parallel events.

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The most awarded luxury hotel on the island, right on the beach of Kallithea.

Discrete luxury and authentic quality in a harmonious combination!

With an aim to emerge as Rodos' finest hotel, Rodos Palladium commenced its operation in August 1998.

Since then, our focus on quality and excellence of service converted from a corporate philosophy to daily practice.

Uniquely situated in an area of 30,000 sq.m, the hotel enjoys a premier, beach-front location, right on the Blue Flagawarded sandy & pebble beach of Kallithea. The Afandou 18hole golf course is 8 km away, while the city of Rhodes with its magnificent medieval town is 9 km away.

The Rodos Palladium offers luxurious accommodation in 355 beautifully designed, spacious guestrooms, 17 elegantly furnishes Junior Suites and 5 lavishly decorated Suites. All guestrooms enjoy spectacular views of the Aegean Sea or the tropical pools and feature state-of-the-art facilities to ensure exceptional comfort.

Rodos Palladium is renowned for the quality and the high standards of service of its food & beverage outlets. The elegantly furnished Symposium Restaurant, with show kitchen and terrace, serves American buffet breakfast, as well as local & international culinary delights for dinner. Calypso Restaurant, by the pools, serves a la carte meals in its large open-air terrace and the brand new Mediterranean a-la-carte Thalassa restaurant offers delectable fresh seafood and regular themed nights. Mythos Bar is an attractive choice for an aperitif or cof62

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fee, while the Oasis Pool Bar serves refreshing cocktails by the pools, and the Poseidon Beach Bar serves drinks and light snacks those who prefer to relax at the beach, enjoying spectacular views of the Aegean.

Rodos Palladium offers a variety of leisure facilities & services for every lifestyle: A large twin tropical pool with fresh water, indoor pool with Jacuzzi, fitness centre including sauna, steam bath and massage, two floodlit tennis courts, full size basketball/volleyball court, mini golf, table tennis, beach volley, boccia, water sports, aerobics & aqua-gym classes, as well as daytime & evening recreation with live music evenings and folklore nights. A lavish, ultramodern spa center with sophisticated care treatment equipment is also at guests' dispos-

The Rodos Palladium conference and banqueting facilities are recognized among the finest on the island.

Academia, on the ground floor, is a magnificent round shaped multi-purpose ballroom with murano chandeliers, for 450 delegates in theater style, fully equipped with a dedicated state of the art control room, permanent stage, remote controlled projection screen, dome computer-controlled camera, visualizer, data & video projector (3,000 ANSI lumen), dimmer controlled special effects lighting, wireless microphones, and an option for simultaneous translation for up to 5 languages.

Plato and Socrates, on the lobby level, are two meeting rooms with natural light, for 100 delegates each, in theater style, equipped with data projector, projection screen, dimmer controlled lighting, and built-in sound system. Aristotle, on the lobby level, is a multi-purpose meeting room, for 100 delegates in theater style, with natural lighting and built-in speaker system.

The hotel's banquet team can create memorable theme parties and gala dinners with a special touch. With its distinctive architecture, lush gardens, and tropical pools, the Rodos Palladium provides the ideal place both for indoor as well as outdoor festivities, accompanied by talented musicians and local folklore groups.

Comprehensive Business Services are available, as well as wireless Internet access, guests' parking in front of the hotel, organised excursions to local attractions and nearby islands and yacht hiring services. The hotel is accessible for wheelchairs at all its departments.

Rodos Palladium is an ISO 9001:2000 and a HACCP certified hotel by RWTUV Systems GmbH.

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LINDOS BAY RE-OPENS AFTER 9.8 MILLION EURO REFURBISHMENT

The Lindos Bay Hotel in Rhodes is the island's latest luxury property to have undergone a total refurbishment, taking over two years in completion. Due to fully re-open in summer 2008 the four star property offers superior accommodation and an excellent range of facilities, all set within one of the island's most sought after locations.

New for 2008 is the Wellness Centre, a fully equipped spa and gymnasium complete with steam bath, sauna, treatment rooms and a glass roofed pool.

A new a la carte restaurant has been added alongside three new conference/meeting rooms, which also provide the ideal location for a wedding party.

Also new is the entirely remodelled hotel entrance and reception plus a fresh water swimming pool and a children's pool with play area.

Each of the rooms and suites has been carefully renovated featuring contemporary modern furnishings and a selection of useful amenities including internet access, mini-fridge, safety deposit box, satellite television and air-conditioning.

Within the grounds of the hotel guests will find plenty of facilities including a further two restaurants, two bars, a mini-market, news agent and a full programme of entertainment and activities including barbecues and folklore dancing and music.

The property is set on Vlycha Beach, renowned for being one of the best beaches on the island, and just 4.5km from the centre of Lindos with its historical attractions and quality bars and restaurants.

The Lindos Bay has 186 standard rooms, 26 junior suites and eight corner suites.

For reservations book direct by visiting www.lindosbay.gr or call 00 30 22440 31501.

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made through the following tour operators: Argo Holidays, First Choice, Thomas Cook, Olympic Holidays, Thomson.

Direct return flights with British Airways start from ÂŁ110 per person including taxes. Book on-line at www.ba.com.

The Lindos Bay Hotel is part of Premier Hotels and Resorts.

Lindian Village Lardos Beach, Rodos the flavours and discover the essence of a perfectly matching wine.

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A prevailing Aegean environment in Rodos island, invites you to experience an atmosphere beyond expectations. If you want to settle amidst a luch garden of tropical flowers and trees, walk by a river, lay by a natural lake, smell the colorful bougainvilleas, view the sparkling sea, in an deluxe resort designed as a small village in classical island-style architecture, Lindian Village provide the idyllic venue..

Located on the idyllic beach on the South-eastem tip of the island of Rodos, compining the Aegean island style architecture with modem cutting edge aesthetics, this deluxe resort offers high level facilities and impeccable personalized service, satisfying the needs of today's disceming traveler.

Lavish accomodation surroundings, exotic restaurants, luxurious pool complexes, gym, a superb 'Mediterranean only' spa, a state of the art Conference Hall, are just a few of the factors that have been shaped Lindian Village into a perfect escape.

Conference Halls A modem equipped Conference Hall for special meeting or summits accommodating up to 350 persons equipped with individually controlled air conditioning and state-of-the-art technological equipment.

International Restaurant The International Restaurant features classical tastes prepared to perfection combining influences from around the globe. The restaurant reflects the international flavours in simple yet refined cuisine, superbly prepared and served with flair. The atmosphere offers a combination of cosmopolitan and casual tone while at the same time elegance and genuine peace. The dishes include international recipes as well as nutritionally balanced options. Choose from an extensive menu for breakfast or dinner. A carefully selected wine collection, located in the restaurant's cellar, invites the customer for a visit to savour

Feel Greece amidst the opulent hues of the Aegean Blue and enjoy authentic Greek dishes.

Ingredients such as olive oil, vegetables, wild greens, legumes and fruits blend harmoniously in most recipes that have made Greek food famous.

Our restaurant offers a diversity of dishes and is a culinary challenge to the "connaisseurs".

In a luxurious atmosphere overlooking the Village, white and blue details merge with the magnificent colours of sunset; we here introduce you to a range of carefully selected recipes deriving either from mainland Greece or the Aegean islands.

Our sommelier will guide you through to the secrets of Greek wine mainly originating from small but exceptional producers.

Thai South East Asian Restaurant Thai and South East Asian cuisine is gaining ground in cosmopolitan centres, adding a fresh touch in contemporary lifestyle.

It is essentially a marriage of centuries old Eastern and Western influences harmoniously combined into something new and unique. In a delightful vibrant red atmosphere we emphasize the importance of taste and quality to present the flair of the Orient and the touch of Eastern spices in dishes with an overwhelming experience. We combine the talent and the creativity of our executive chef to offer an ultimately professional service. Our inspired menu includes a selection of innovative, contemporary and traditional specialities while our extensive selection of wines and beverages is guaranteed to charmingly accompany the dishes of your selection.

Fish and Oyster Open air Fish and Oyster restaurant offers a breathtaking view of the sea and suggests the perfect atmosphere for a special occasion or a romantic dinner.

A champagne bar accompanied with an extensive variety of seafood is set up to serve even the most demanding gourmand. A remarkable breadth of flavor, texture and suitability with different cooking methods should be considered when deciding on seafood dining. We present an outstanding service where attention to detail and the setting of the scene create the absolute banquet experience.

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Symi island

"Symi has the most beautiful harbour in Greece. On either side of a steep-sided fjord rise tier upon tier of houses, some white, some pastel yellow, but virtually all with Neo-Classical pediments - a reminder that 100 years ago this was one of Greece's most prosperous islands. There has been virtually no modern concrete construction here and now these fine old houses are being resurrected for visitors. The spirit of the island remains intact."

ABOUT SYMI Symi is located in the Southern Dodecanese, north of Rhodes and close to the coast of southwest Turkey.

Symi is just over 13 km north/south and about 8 km east/west with an area of some 68 square km.

SYMI FESTIVAL Symi Festival is organised every summer for the last ten years.

The idea is based in the disenterested participation of artists and organisers. There is neither ticket in the cultural events nor payment for the artists. The Town Hall covers the expenses of going and stay of the participants. Symi’s Festival has to do with several cultural activities like classical and modern music concerts, dance, thetre, cinema, literature evenings, conferences.

All these manifestations take place in buildings with traditional architecture of 17th, 18th, 19th century like the famous manor house of Chatziagapitos, the courtyard of Saint John and the monastery of Panormitis.

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This year Symi festival was dedicated to athleticism and to the Olympic Games of Athens 2004. Symi’s Festival popularity has attracted famous artists to participate like Nana Mouschouri, Leonidas Kavakos, Stavros Xarchakos, Thanos Mikroutsikos, Stefanos Korkolis, Orchestra of Moscow etc Symi has also been the host of important conferences such as EMIGRANT HELLENISM, NEOCLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE, LITTERATURE OF EMIGRANT HELLENISM, HEALTH NURSING IN SMALL ISLANDS OF SOUTH AEGEAN… www.symi.gr

Rhodos Tourism Promotional Organisation Plotarchou Blessa 3, Rhodos 85100, Greece Tel: +30 22410 74555 Fax: +30 22410 74558 Email: protour@rodosisland.gr www.rodosisland.gr