India, March 19 -- The Emerald Isles within the Aegean Sea in Greece are renowned for their ravishing natural beauty. Among them, Rhodes, the largest island of the Dodecanese chain, nicknamed the "Island of the Sun" after its patron-the Sun God Helios-boasts a pleasant 300 days of summer and an alluring array of golden-sand beaches. The salubrious climate and natural beauty have long made Rhodes the dream destination for sun-seekers from cooler European climes. What entices me to visit, however, is that the island's beauty goes beyond the surface, with a rich depth that captivates the soul. Centuries of mythology and history make this island of Helios and Apollo, of Olympic champions and philosophers, of the Colossus and the Knights, wit...