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Nemea’s Aidonia Dig Reveals Two Unlooted Mycenaean Period Tombs

Phil Butler

Archaeologists have unearthed two new unplundered chamber tombs dating from the Late Mycenaean period of the Mycenaean palaces (circa 1400-1200 BC). Systematic research being conducted at the Aidonia dig by the Antiquities Ephorate of Corinth at the Mycenaean cemetery of Aidonia in Nemea continue to reveal fascinating new knowledge. In the first of the two […]

6 years ago

Elounda Hills Project a Step Closer With Marina Approval

Phil Butler

The construction of the super-luxurious €600-million-euro Elounda Hills project in eastern Crete is now closer at hand.

6 years ago

INSETE Report Spotlights Greece Tourism Employment

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Greece tourism employment now represents 10.6 percent of all jobs in the country, according to figures from the Bank of Greece and INSETE.

6 years ago

For Brits Visiting Greece: Time to “Get Ready for Brexit”

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The U.K. and Greek governments have issued instructions online for Great Britain citizens to get ready for Brexit.

6 years ago

GNTO Promotes Halkidiki to Polish Tour Operators

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At an event organized by Mouzenidis Travel Polska, the GNTO presented Halkidiki’s tourism value to more than 30 Polish Tour Operators.

6 years ago

Remembering Princess Diana Visiting Crete Island

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For people here on Crete, the late Princess Diana visiting the island is still a poignant memory of a gentle spirit setting foot on paradise.

6 years ago

Dimitris Fragakis Named Secretary-General of GNTO

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Dimitris Frangakis is the new Secretary-General of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

6 years ago

Smile Acadimos Adds B2B Website Feature for Pros

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Greek travel agency Smile Acadimos has now introduced a B2B feature for partners (in Greek) on its website.

6 years ago

TUI Family Life is Getting a PR Black Eye at Elounda Breeze Resort

Phil Butler

TUI Family Life is mucking up Crete’s vacationing reputation this summer. A plethora of complaints haunt Elounda Breeze Resort.

6 years ago

Cook’s Club City Beach Opens In the Heart of Rhodes Old Town

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Thomas Cook has opened its 8th Cook’s Club hotel in the heart of Rhodes Old Town. Cook’s Club City Beach features stunning views and more.

6 years ago

Resistance Fighter George Psychoundakis: The Legendary Cretan Runner

Phil Butler

The death of George Psychoundakis at age 85 in Chania marks in bedrock legendary Cretan forthrightness. Here is a part of his epic story.

6 years ago

Nassa Travel Shows Why Little Agents Are the Best

Phil Butler

22 hours ago Nassa Travel in the UK posted a “Santorini Crazy Deal” to 29,000 plus followers on Facebook. Are they teaching TUI a lesson?

6 years ago

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