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Extreme Weather Warning Still in Place for Southern Europe

2024-07-22 by Phil Butler

Acropolis

Countries across southern and southeastern Europe have issued extreme weather warnings due to potentially dangerous heat. Greece’s culture ministry closed the Acropolis for some hours during the hottest part of the day. Meanwhile, Meteorologists say hot air coming from Africa will continue baking the nation until Sunday. According to the news, temperatures last week reached […]

To the Tourism Minister’s Chagrin – Greeks Shunning More Tourists

2024-07-13 by Phil Butler

Red Beach on Santorini - Photo by Beach on Map

All our warnings to Greek officials about unsustainable policies went unnoticed. Now there’s a fervor among Greeks to fix overtourism.

Crete Supports the Tango, Pole Dancing, and Anything But the Island’s Heritage

2024-07-12 by Phil Butler

Tango outdoes history

Lately, it seems as if Crete decisionmakers are willing to promote anything but their island’s authentic tradition and culture.

Things Heat Up: Greece’s Coming Tourism  Apocalypse

2024-07-11 by Phil Butler

25th August Street

Global warming, overtourism, water shortages, overdevelopment and a host of other problems threaten Greece and all of South Europe.

Amazonas Park Crete Becoming Top Tourist Destination

2024-07-11 by Phil Butler

Friendly monkey

Amazonas Park Crete is a great half-day excursion for kids of all ages located halfway between Malia and Agios Nikolaos.

Crete’s Best Adults-Only Stays – Stella Island Luxury Resort

2024-07-07 by Phil Butler

Stella Island

Stella Island Luxury Resort is one of Crete’s most luxurious and romantic adults-only hotels. The resort is a water wonderland in paradise.

TUI Group’s Latest Move Toward World Conquest

2024-07-02 by Phil Butler

TUI runs the world

TUI Group has announced dumping its association with German Travel Association (DRV) in order to become more powerful politically.

Villa Atalandia: Paradise in the Middle of Paradise

2024-06-29 by Phil Butler

Atalandia master suite

A unique South Crete experience awaits those seeking peace, beauty, and an experience to remember for a lifetime.

Five Greece Resorts for 2024: Experiences You’ll Never Forget

2024-06-22 by Phil Butler

Poseidonion Grand Hotel

A selection of suggestions for those seeking Greece’s most luxurious, interesting, and memorable vacation stays.

Phyllosophies: The Best Things Of Crete Never Change

2024-06-17 by Phil Butler

Φυλλοσοφίες

Much has changed on Crete Island since COVID and other crises. Fortunately, the people and the cuisine of Phyllosophies never will.

New Minoan Find Shines Light on Bumbling Crete Developers

2024-06-15 by Phil Butler

The mysterious Minoan

The new airport near Kasteli is a transformation of a WW2 Nazi-Era airfield built to help supply Field Marshall Erwin Rommel in North Africa.

Crete: A Miracle in the Wine Dark Sea

2024-06-13 by Phil Butler

Cape Gramvousa and Balos

Homer referred to Crete as a rich island in the midst of the “wine dark sea.” Travelers usually miss the true magnetism of the island.

A Boy Who Goes Down to the Cretan Sea

2024-06-12 by Phil Butler

Paul Jules

Carl Sandburg’s “All Day Long” brings to mind a young boy, who will soon be a man, who loves the Cretan Sea.

Crete – To an Isle in the Water

2024-06-11 by Phil Butler

Mihaela Butler on Crete

A dedication to the genius of Yeats, the allure of Crete, and true love that grips us in the ordinary and extraordinary times of life.

Of Crete, the Sea, and the Hills

2024-06-10 by Phil Butler

The Cretan Sea

Verse and imagery of the Crete, and the wonderful dreams so many people have about the everlasting seas surrounding the island.

Will Varosha Finally Become the Las Vegas of the Med?

2024-06-10 by Phil Butler

Famagusta-Varosha

Most tourism stories do not begin with a note of tragedy. Still, the story of Varosha, Cyprus, is a sad exception. Once a glittery haven for Hollywood stars and world celebrities, the Nothern Cpyrus seaside resort is now a monument to failed international relations. Still, there’s a glimmer of hope the seaside playground may flourish […]

Numo Ierapetra Beach Resort Crete Open Under Hilton Brand

2024-06-08 by Phil Butler

Numa Ierapetra

The stunning Numo Ierapetra Resort opens under Hilton’s “Curio” management brand for 2024.

You Must Visit “Visit Heraklion”

2024-06-05 by Phil Butler

Aerial photo of Heraklion from inside Visit Heraklion

The Visit Heraklion information center is one of the key places visitors should check out on first arriving in Crete’s biggest city.

ANEK Lines’ Asterion 2 Begins North Aegean Sailing

2024-05-13 by Phil Butler

Asterion 2

ANEK Lines’ “Asterion 2” will begin a Northern Aegean route in July every Saturday from Pieraeus and every Sunday from Chios. 

The Keftiu: Were They the Children of Atlantis?

2024-05-01 by Phil Butler

Akrotiri Boxer Fresco

Archaeologists and historians have left unattended, a plethora of evidence suggesting the Keftiu could have been the children of Atlantis.

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