The company that purchased the old Athens airport, Lamda Development, has now turned over their plans for the coastal area of Ellinikon. On Tuesday CEO Odysseas Athanasiou announced construction work of the €8 billion plus project is to begin in 2016.
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Lato Boutique Hotel Summer Suite Give/Getaway
Summer vacationing on the Greek isle of Crete is in full swing for thousands of sun and fun seekers. So, in the spirit of Cretan hospitality (Filoxenia) Lato Boutique Hotel* is giving away a luxurious weekend in Heraklion.
Priceline Says Aloha! to OpenTable and Sayonara! to Competition
Priceline buying restaurant reservation website OpenTable for $2.6 billion shows the expansion of the hospitality space growing ever more competitive. It was only a matter of time until restaurants became a bigger part of the tourism mix. If ever there were an “all in one” travel company emerging, Priceline may have just bid Sayonara! to its competition.
Places I’ve Been – Southern Boy Trails North America I
I woke up this morning thinking about the so many places I’ve been. Then I thought; “I’m the editor, I can share whatever I want.”
So here’s a part of “where I’ve been via our partnership with Fotolia and other special friends.
FIFA World Cup & Brazil’s Painted Streets Via Google Streetview
With the FIFA World Cup hitting Rio Brazil has become the stage where the world gathers to play out maybe the greatest game in all sport. Soccer (football) carries with it, in these championships, the hopes, and vivid colorful dreams of billions of fans.
The Fabulous Acropolis Museum Turns Five
Recently ranked one of the 20 best museums of the world, the Acropolis Museum celebrates its fifth anniversary this month. On Friday June 20th a series of events including a concert by Leon of Athens highlight the momentous occasion.
Q & A With Sion Rapson of the World Travel Awards
Recently I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Sion Rapson (at left), and industry expert of merit who has helped the world recognize excellence in the travel industry immeasurably. Rapson, Director of Global Business for the distinguished World Travel Awards, spoke candidly before and after a Q & A for Eye for Travel. The full interview and some added takeaways are cited below, followed by a brief summary.
Kataklysmos Festival of the Flood 2014: Cyprus Gets Wet
Coming up this month, the 2014 Kataklysmos (Flood) Festival hits Cyprus in towns and cities across the island. From Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, Paralimni, Ayia Napa and beyond, tourists and local islanders mingle in June for games and frolic on one of the world’s most coveted island paradises.
Valencia, Spain’s Hidden Jewel
A fantastic Costa Blanca city situated roughly at the centre of Spain’s Mediterranean coast is a thrilling temperamental big city that prides with impressive architecture, delicious cuisine, noisy festivals, a vast stretch of sandy beach, one of the biggest park areas in Europe and a lot more…
Mamaison Hotels Receive 10 TripAdvisor 2014 Awards
From Prague to Moscow, from Bratislava to Ostrava, and finally on to Budapest and Warsaw, all Mamaison Hotels and Residences have won TripAdvisor awards this year.
Russia’s Putin Honors Sergei Mikhalkov
A monument to the famous Russian poet, writer, publicist and soldier Sergei Mikhalkov was dedicated today by President Vladimir Putin. The unique creative heritage Mikhalkov contributions added significantly to the rich Russian heritage and history.
Six Unforgettable Crete Restaurants
Crete offers a diverse culinary trip for travelers, even though the island’s traditional cuisine is the marque attraction for foodies. While the Mediterranean diet is well known and as healthy as advertised, the Cretan take on healthy eating is actually the oldest and most time honored. Ancient as this cooking tradition is though, fine eateries around the island offer unique twists on age old recipes. Here’s a sampling of superb restaurants of a kind.