December 4th, the Region of Crete hosts the 20th “Minoan Feat” long-distance footrace from Phaistos to the Minoan Palace of Knossos.
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Crete is Becoming a Top Winter Refuge and Remote Working Destination
Crete is experiencing a big wave of temporary or permanent relocations because of the energy crisis looming over northern European countries.
Can Airbnb Continue to Expand as Before?
Vacation rental platform Airbnb on comeback trail with latest earnings report. The question is, can the company continue its growth?
Crete Authorities Vow to Eliminate Minoa River Pollution
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The Keftiu: Were They Absorbed and Erased from History?
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Live Like Great Odysseus: Book a Week at Santa Thekla Peninsula
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Greece Hospitality Rewarded at 2022 World Travel Awards
The 2022 World Travel Awards™ (WTA) in Oman saw Greece winning several distinctions including Santo Maris Oia winning Best Boutique Resort.
Archaeologists Make More Stunning Discoveries on Crete
Archaeologists working at the site of ancient Falasarna, in the far west of Crete island, unearth scores of new artifacts at the lost city.
Four Amazing Eastern Mediterranean Wedding Experiences
A selection of fantastic wedding destinations with planning build right in. Crete, Cyprus, the Peloponnese, and Istanbul in focus.
At Least One Dead in Biblical Flooding at Agia Pelagia on Crete [Updates]
Torrential rain on Crete this weekend has caused millions in damage and cost the lives of at least one person.
Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Closed Due to Storms
Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport has closed until at least 3 PM because of horrendous weather and flooding due to sweeping rainstorms over Crete.
Hopper Taps Into Hostaway Client Base in Lastest Strategy Move
Hopper has now partnered with rental management platform Hostaway to link up a huge market share of Hostaway short-term rentals.
AI-Powered Pathfndr Announces a Slew of New Features
Pathfndr, billed as a No-code, Artificial Intelligence-powered Travel Operating System, announces a slew of innovations for travel advisors.