11 JUNE 1927, Page 23

The Italian authorities have during the past few years carried

out great improvements to the Island of Rhodes in the Aegean. . The streets arc clean, old roads have been repaired and new ones have been made ; and many of the fine old historic buildings have been restored. A distinct step towards attracting tourists has been made in the construction of the Grand Hotel des Roses, which we hear is to be opened by the time these lines are in print. Rhodes is delightful for bathing ; there are stretches of fine golden sand and there is never oppressive heat.. A golf course is being made and them is a tennis club for visitors: . *