Nicknamed “the sun island,” Rhodes can be found straight-up basking between Crete and Turkey in the Aegean Sea. With its subtropical climate and natural beauty, it’s easy to see why Rhodes has become a Greek vacation favorite. The ancient city features a classical stadium and the ruins of the Temple of Apollo. The “old city” area is a walled town with medieval buildings and streets harking back to the days of the Crusades. Visit the Mandaraki Harbor, where The Colossus of Rhodes — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — is reputed to have once stood guard over the harbor. Today, the bronze statues of a stag and doe top the two columns marking the harbor entrance.