The Great Sphinx is believed to be a manifestation of the sun god, built to protect the pyramids around 2500 B.C., during the 4th dynasty, along with the Great Pyramids of Giza.

Naxos, a scenic Mediterranean haven, packs thousands of years of history into its farm-to-table fare. Sunlight falls through the chora, or main town, of Naxos.

Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades, a group of about 30 islands in the Aegean Sea. Zero Point Zero for CNN Ouzo and Raki are a fitting accompaniment to the island's diverse array of seafood.