Being destined to one week “only” on Crete is something like passing through heaven on your way to anywhere else. This arid, sunny, and friendly paradise in the eastern Mediterranean is a place people go to, and then never leave. For couples and singles, hitting a good many high spots might be feasible, but for a small family the itinerary must be crisp, tailored, and the traveler must take a lot into consideration. Here’s a suggested week long stay, an introduction to one of the world’s most fabulous getaways.
Destinations
Coming in August: The International Documentary Festival of Ierapetra
Coming to the south coast of Crete this August 5th thru 9th, the 4th International Documentary Festival of Ierapetra is dedicated to civilization. This year’s festival follows the same motive as all past version in documenting history throughout Greece and the world.
The Lost Art of Traveling
For the willful traveler, can the pleasure of not knowing overcome the pleasure of acquiring knowledge? Here is a thoughtful questioning on the merits of travel for the sake of total discovery.
Abercrombie & Kent: The Med On a Silver Platter
News last week that Abercrombie & Kent launched its Wings Over the Mediterranean for 2017 is a shot in the arm for small-group travel and for private charter services.
Russia’s Biggest Tour Operators Begin Yakutia Programs
Two new tours to the Republic of Yakutia called “Amazing Yakutia” and “Hospitable Yakutia” will show travelers all that is magical about this mysterious and fascinating part of Russia.
Dagestan to Open New Ethnocultural Routes
New for 2017, there will be added ethno-cultural routes in Dagestan and Azerbaijan in an international project of the countries of the CIS and China’s “New Silk Road” initiative. In a promising news tourism industry development, Dagestan is planning to open the routes and stays in accordance with the travelogues of the famous French novelist Alexander Dumas.
Federation Council Calls for Restoration of Yalta Children’s Clinics
The speaker of the Federation Council Valentina Matviyenko made an appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin last week asking for support for the restoration of Yalta to the status of children’s health resorts.
Tajikistan Set to Break Out for Tourists
News from this week reveals a great promise that may finally come to pass for the people of one of the world’s most interesting countries. Growing direct foreign investment and the potential of the so-called “New Silk Road” could transform the central Asian region.
New Year’s Resolution 2017: Make Gingerbread in Tula
For those making New Year’s resolutions to explore and do more interesting places and experiences in 2017, news from the Tula region of Russia comes at an appropriate time. Starting this coming April the confectionery factory “Yasnaya Polyana” will launch new master classes on making the famous, Tula gingerbread.
TUI Russia to Start Tours in Altai Krai
TUI and the regional administration of Altai Krae have signed agreements for open cooperation in developing domestic tourism in the Siberian region. According to the news from the regional capital of Barnaul, TUI is to participate in the development of tourism infrastructure.
Traveling to Turkmenistan
As one of the world’s most mysterious and fascinating destinations, Turkmenistan is a country just waiting on a vast touristic influx. Situated in the heart of central Asia along the ancient Silk Road that linked western and eastern civilizations, this little-known country is one of the world’s richest historically and culturally.
Visit Mysterious and Magnificent Kazakhstan
Adventurous as the spirit of most travelers can be, there are places on our world that are unimaginably unique, challenging, and breathtaking. One of those places is the largest landlocked country on Earth, the Republic of Kazakhstan. From her fascinating cities to the awe-inspiring Almaty region, the country is a dynamic mix of futuristic skyscapes blended […]
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