K.Venkateshwar.Rao

Soft, sandy beaches and emerald green waters characterize the small, upscale town of Indian Beach. The town of Indian Beach is covered by lush maritime forests, surrounding the area divided by Salter Path, with Indian Beach to the east and west. This stretch of less than two square miles (5.2 square kilometers) was named as such after the discovery of Indian burial mounds, before the town’s incorporation in 1973. Indian Beach is a tourist’s delight during the summer season and visitors flock to the area. The turtle conservation program of Indian Beach is managed by volunteers who work in conjunction with the Bogue Banks Sea Turtle Project and the North Carolina Aquarium. The forest covers the residential areas and makes the area astonishingly beautiful. Accommodations include motels, resort condominiums, and campgrounds on the beach, shaded by flourishing forest. The public beach offers showers and bathrooms, along with picnic tables. The wooden walkway out to the beach runs ove...

Known as the “sponge capital of the world” the historic riverfront town of Tarpon Springs is located along the shore of the Gulf of Mexico just 40 minutes north of St. Petersburg. The city has a Greek heritage owing to the arrival of Greek sponge divers in Tarpon Springs to grow the now-famous sponge industry. The Greek community is famous for some of the finest Greek restaurants, including Mama’s Greek Cuisine, Hellas and Mykonos, markets, and bakeries in the country. The city, named for the abundance of fish found in nearby waters, offers numerous attractions along with beautiful miles of waterfront. The city hosts famous Sponge Docks, downtown center listed on the National Register of Historic Places, antique stores, art galleries, and specialty shops housed in buildings dating from the late 1800s. The Tarpon Springs Performing Arts and Cultural Centers offer concerts, theater, art and historical exhibits, and other quality programs. Dodecanese Boulevard, which follows the rive...