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Balearic Islands

TUI Pushing Hard for Early Tourism Invasion of Greece

2020-05-06 by Phil Butler

Mykonos

This week in Greece, citizens are emerging from a weeks long lockdown. Meanwhile, TUI and other big travel businesses push ahead hard.

Tags: Balearic Islands, Coronavirus 2019, coronavirus Greece, COVID-19, crete, Cyprus, Fritz Joussen, Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, portugal, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, TUI, TUI Cruises, TUI profits, TUI stocks

TripAdvisor Names Best Europe Beaches

2015-03-03 by Phil Butler

Elafonisi courtesy Oltau

Just in time for Spring, TripAdvisor has named the top 25 beaches in Europe for 2015 in the Traveler’s Choice Awards. With Spring having sprung just in the nick of time, what better information do those with cabin fever over the winter need? Here’s a look at some fantastic beaches to start warming up at […]

Tags: 2015 Vacations, Balearic Islands, crete, Europe Beaches, Falasarna, France Beaches, Isola dei Conigli, Italy beaches, Iztuzu Beach, Lampedusa, Turkey, Woolacombe Bay Hotel

Balearic Islands Intent on Cleaning Up Sex Tourism Act

2014-08-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sex on the beach

The government of the Balearic Islands is saying; “enough is enough” when it comes to cracking down on sex and alcohol tourism. A new ad campaign pushed in the British press claims those islands no longer want the rough and rowdy rep of sexual misconduct and drinking accolades that discolor the beautiful paradise there.

Tags: alcohol tourism, Balearic Islands, booze, sex bars, sex tourism, Spain destinations, Spain tourism

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Crete Tourism Push Gets Political Spotlight

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Greece passes a landmark bill protecting iconic handicrafts like Cretan Knives and Tinos woodcarvings. The new law supports local artisans.

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Greece Skips Biometric Checks for UK Visitors

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Greece unilaterally scraps biometric scans for UK tourists to avoid airport delays, highlighting a massive lack of reciprocity for Greek travelers to the UK.

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Hersonissos Bans Noise for the Sake of Tourist Peace

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Hersonissos Municipality implements a strict ban on construction and earthworks during the 2026 tourist season. See the dates, fines, and restricted zones.

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