2011 has been a bumper year for Greek Islands holidays despite Greece's economic problems and civil unrest. Tourism firms forecast a 10% rise in tourist visitors this year compared to 2010 visitors arrivals. Greek holiday islands like Rhodes, Kos, Crete and Corfu have led the way as Greek visitors numbers are expected to top 21 million in 2011. Arrivals at airports by the end of September hit 16.5 million and this rises to 21 million when cruise and ferry arrivals are included.
Luxury cruises are also enjoying a boom in popularity this year, especially in in the Mediterranean. Silverseas Cruises is the Cruise Line that is one of Europe’s most well known luxury travel agents, offering cruise deals on top cruise lines.
