Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” (IATA: HER, ICAO: LGIR) finds itself at the bottom of Europe’s airport rankings in a top compiled by Holidu based on Google Reviews. Burdened with an average Google Maps rating of 2.6 out of 5, as reflected in over 21,000 reviews, the airport has yet to impress travellers. This low […]
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Greece: Tips Now Count as Income, to Be Taxed Accordingly
In Greece, tipping is now treated as part of the service workers’ wages and subject to tax and deductions.
Tourism Draculas Descend on Greek Isles During Drought
These days, the news is banged out on keyboards at media outlets and tourism company marketing departments, riddled with unholy irony and incongruity. Take the news from September, when tourism experts billed Naxos as an ideal sustainable tourism destination for the British market. Coincidentally, the biggest reservoir on the Greek island dried up in July. […]
Dining in Crete: Dying Filoxenia Saved by the Few
It’s disconcerting when things change overnight. This is especially true when you live on an island that is supposed to be all about tradition, consistency, hospitality, and a paradise experience. At least, this is how I’ve been describing Crete for over a decade. Then, a cold €29 ribeye steak dish finally hit me like a […]
Shhh! Keep the Secret of Kea Island for Yourself
Travel publicity about the marvellous Greek islands is in good supply these days. More people have been informed, and hundreds of thousands more travellers have discovered paradise this season. Crete, Mykonos, Ithaca, Rhodes, Kos, and a hundred other idyllic destinations flood the collective minds of vacationers worldwide. Still, there are more secret places, like the […]
Greece’s Blue Flag Beaches Get Wizz Treatment
Budget airline Wizz Air has just announced an expected 15-20% increase in passengers for next year. Also in the news, the Island of Rhodes lost six Blue Flag beaches withdrawn from the 2024 national and international lists. Greece lost some 22 Blue Flag designations by the end of July 2024. In this report, I will […]
Professor Lekkas Proposes Safety Measures After Tragedy in Samaria Gorge
Samaria Gorge witnessed closure five times this year, attributed to severe weather conditions and twice due to seismic activity.
The Sacred Olive Tree of Kavousi: A Living Relic of Minoan Times
The Sacred Olive Tree of Kavousi lies near the charming village of Kavousi, 26 miles from Agios Nikolaos and 42 from Sitia.
Thierry Teyssier’s Luxurious Regenerative Tourism Concept
Thierry Teyssier, the visionary behind 700,000 Heures Impact, is trying to show the hospitality industry how travel must be done in the future. His vision of truly regenerative tourism is based on his belief that hospitality should breathe life into a place rather than taking everything away. Teyssier, known for having the fabulous Dar Ahlam […]
Crete Region & Association of Hoteliers of Crete Agree to Agree Some More
A recent press release from the Region of Crete offers a sneak peek at why the island is in such trouble where regenerative economics is concerned. The fact is, only a scant few people in Crete’s government even understand sustainability, let alone concepts like regenerative tourism or agriculture. However, no matter how hopeless the island’s […]
Holy Myrtle of Paliani Honoured on September 24
The Holy Myrtle of Paliani (Myrtus communis) is a site of sacred tradition honoured every year on September 24.
Aegean Airlines Offers Up to 50% Discount on Domestic Flights
Aegean Airlines has unveiled a significant travel offer—up to 50% off on domestic flights, presenting an affordable way to explore Greece. This limited-time discount is available for journeys planned between October 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025. Highlighting its wide array of scenic and historic destinations, the airline invites passengers to embark on their next […]
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