Crete’s Milia Mountain Retreat a return to the good old days
The Australian — Two kilometres from my destination, the tarmac runs out. This upsets my driver, already agitated by the forested peaks above, the gaping […]
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Greece expects record visitor numbers in 2016
Greece’s tourism minister has dismissed fears that the ongoing migrant crisis will put Britons off visiting this year – and promised that the cost of holidays will […]
Chania 4th among Europe’s oldest cities
From The Telegraph – Which are the oldest cities in Europe ? 1. Argos, Greece When did the earliest inhabitants settle? 5,000 BC Árgos, in the […]
Thomas Cook picks out the best in Greece
Greece boasts over 2,000 islands, so making a decision on which one to visit could prove a little daunting. Tour operator Thomas Cook helps the […]
Drop in early holiday reservations in eastern Aegean islands -“Govmt must act”
Greece‘s tourism is facing a threat, as significant cancellations in reservations are occurring in touristic destinations where there are refugee and migrant flows. Association of […]
Best beaches in Crete
Travel+Leisure.com — From the mountainous terrain to the smooth white sand beaches along the shore, Crete has left visitors yearning to return year after year. […]
TUI says summer bookings for Turkey slump 40 pct – Greece to benefit
Reuters – TUI Group, the world’s largest tour operator, said bookings to Turkey this summer were down around 40 percent due to security concerns, as it […]
First charter flight for 2016 lands in Chania
On Saturday the first charter flight of 2016 landed at Chania Daskalogiannis International airport. It was a Norwegian Air direct flight from Copenhagen carrying 87 […]
Simon Reeve: “I could happily live in Greece”
Radio Times — Greece has hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons recently but that hasn’t deterred seasoned adventurer Simon Reeve, who’s made it […]
Simon Reeve: ‘Greece will always have the capacity to surprise’
The Telegraph — “I’ve been fortunate in my career as a presenter to travel to some of the more remote parts of the world – […]
Top ten things you can do in Crete
Daily Express Travel The raw beauty of the Samaria Gorge, supposedly the longest canyon in Europe, is simply not to be missed. Passing through sheer […]
Crystal Cruises cancels stops in Turkey over security issues
Hurriyet — Crystal Cruises announced on 15 Jan that it was canceling stops in Turkey for two upcoming voyages. The company said in a statement that […]
Flights delayed in Athens int’l airport over security alert
Xinhua — Dozens of flights were delayed in the Athens international airport (AIA) on Sunday between 9:30 and 10:25 over a security alert, local authorities […]
Rolling stoppages to disrupt rail travel, metro connection to Athens aiport
eKathimerini — Railway workers are due to begin three-hour rolling work stoppages from Tuesday until Thursday, January 21, causing disruption to the Proastiakos suburban railway […]
2016 marks 1000 years of Russian presence on Mount Athos
Greek Reporter — In 2016, Russians will celebrate 1,000 years since they first arrived and settled on Mount Athos, Greece. Numerous events both in Greece […]