WITTBY'FRE E PRE SS,ý WEDNESDAY, NOYEMBER 9,1988, PAGE l9 Visit the original island. of artiosts Classical columns outlined against j the azure sky. Byzantine nionasteries perched atop a majestic promontory. White beaches bordering an endless sea. The rhythmic beat of the bouzou- ki; the aromia of lamb roasting with ail and fresh herbs. Greece! fi Greece is the true birthplace of taurism. Through the ages, it bas neyer ceased to inspire. Poets, artists, musi- cians, thinkers and pleasure seekers have ail corne here to admire ils beau- ty, muse over ils ruins, and enjoy the timeless wonders of this ancient land. In fact, the first travel book of the an- dient world was written about Greece by Pdusanias. Whether you visit the central main- land and the Peloponnesus in the souh, or the islands dotting the Ae- gean Sca, or the lesser known areas of northern and western Greece, you will find a nîyriad of regional and local customns, history, landscape and cui.sine. Grecce offers not only the wondet of its glorious past, but an un- paralleled array of modern amenities. Luxury hotels and resoris, restaurants and tavernas, night clubs, spas and convention facilities will al enhance your visit to Greece. lnevitably, yourjourney will begin in Athens. Athens is the capital ai Greece, and its most cosmopolitan city. The gleaming white ruins of the Parthenon rising from the heights of the Acropolis have long symbalized Classical Greece. Other cultural highlights in the cen- tral mainland in and around Athens in- clude the, secluded monasteries at Dafni and Meteora, and the Classical sanctuaries at Deiphi, and Eleusis. For those so inclined, a host of summer waer sports abound on the saLtheast coast. And from winter through early spring, Mount Parnassus offers fine skiing. By far the greatest attraction ta Greece is the group of 2 principal is- lands dotting the Aegean Sea. Crete, Santorini, and Mykonos are by far the most popular. Each island offers a kaleidascope ai history and cuminms, and miles of pristine beaches. The virgin beauty of Northern and Western Greece still draws out the poct in each of us. For ail the natural gran- deur ta be experienced in tlie provinces ai Macedania, Epirus, Thessaly and Thrace, as well as the island ai Cor- fiu, this area remains anc ai the nost overlooked by Amierican travelers, es- pecially for those interested in outdoor sports. Greece offers year-round attractions ofievery kind ta suit ail interests and budgets. Mare than any other Euro- pean country, Greece is a multitude ai destinations, a veritable living museum, an unforgettable experience at once cerebral and a joy ta the senses. PARKWOOD TRAVEL INC. 111 Simee&S. N., P.O. Box 121 Oshauxi Ontario. Canadia Li H M (4161 576,2681 November 23, 1988 Deer Park Inn Dinner Theatre, Stouffville w(th Christmas Shopping in Unionville ETour Price: $47.00 Pricm Includes: *Retumn transportation by Hlghway Motor Coach e Admission to the Deer Park Inn Dinner Theatre e Taxes and Service Charges Itinerary: e Pick up in Oshawa at 8:30 amn Memorial Park /8:45 arn Farrners Market e Stop in Unlonvile for some early Christrnas Shopping a Transfer to Stouffville for Lunch at the Deer Park Inn at 12:00 noon and the 2:00 prn Matince performance e Arrivai, back ti Oshawa approx. 5:00 pm. Terms and Conditions: *Deposit of $15.00 at time of booking. *Final payment due by Nov.3, 1988. We also have day trips to various events. There are two we are recilly excited about. Les Miserab les June 7th, 1989, and Phantom of the Opera October, 1989. If you are interested please contact us before the end of November, as we wil release the unsold tickets Wt that tîne. SERENITY REIGNS on miles of beaches on the small Dutch island of Aruba. They are so wide and sa white, rumor has it that smugglers have tried on occasion to steal sand in the dark of night and take it o other islands flot so blessed. lUs always summer in Aruba which has a median temperature of 83 degrees cooled by the constant trade winds. Now through mid-December the price is right with rates just about haif what they are in winter months. Year-round summer weather' attracts international travelers Deep in thbe beart of the Caribbean is the tiny Dutch island of Aruba where visitars fram around the world camne ta enjay a mix of vacation pleasures. Serenity reigns an rmles of white beaches if sheer relaxation is wbat you yeamn for. The sports-mninded can go snorkeling, scuba diving (in somne areas ta a depth ai 100 feet) water ski- ing, sailing, windsurfing and deep-sea fishing. On land, tennis is avalable at most hotels as well as private clubs, and harseback ri ding can bearranged. The three-hour tour of the country- side includes ruins ai gald mnines, caves witb ancient Indian markings, a natural bridge and a 1759 church dis- tinguisbed for its exquisite hand-car- ved altar. Because of its dry climnate, island vegetation includes a wide variety of cacti set amnong rock farmations and the trade wind sculptured divi divi trees. Winding hidden roads lead ta hills, the bigbest af which is Yamnota. in contrast ta the southwest caast where the palm fringed beaches are la- cated, the northeast coast is rugged and wild with higb. thundering waves that beat against the shore. An indication ai their power is the Caribbean's highest natural bridge carved by the sea out of coral cliffs into a high arch. The trip back usually takes the visi- ton through the quaint streets ai the capital city' ai Oranjestad, then alonu- sîde the market containing fresb veu- etables and fruits and the harbor wbere cruise sbips from around the world dock. Shops carry sucb things as crystal, china, penfumne, linens and designerL fashions, with some attractively priced below the U.S. Aruba offers a choice af thirteen hotels with first class ta, luxuriaus ac- commnodations, as well as budget- priced guest bouses and houses for rent. Evening entertainment includes folkloric and carnival shows whicb give visitars an appartunity ta learn about AhLba's cultural heritage. No description ai Aruba is com- plete witbout mentianing the Arubans. Their peaceful existence and genuine friendliness is obvious upon meeting them, and thisis considered a major factor in the island's emer- gence as a popular vacationdesti- nation. You will be welcomed mast cordi- alIy in English - one of the four Ian- guages spoken by mast isianders. Spanish, Dutch and Papiamento (the local longue) are the others. Aruba has a median temperature of 83 degrees cooled by the constant trade winds. There is only a slight change ai temperature fram day ta nigbt and the difference between sum- mer and winter is only 3.6 degrees. Rlusseli Trave MALL NEWCOMERS IN THE WHIT13Y AREA TO VISIT OUR OFFICE. & . LINDA AI, Linda & Staff xish to thank aur valued clients that we have served in the past 14 years. 126 Brock Street, S., Whitby 66-50