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Crete’s Famous But Remote Treasures: Elafonisi Beach

For those out there headed to Crete, driving the countryside is one of the great treats of this marvelous island…

Hellenic Initiative to Honor George D. Behrakis & Others

The Hellenic Initiative (THI) will hold a second annual banquet, "Investing in the Future of Greece" to honor George D.…

Grotto Homes: Romance the Cretan Way

On Crete the idea of out-of-the-way places takes on new dimensions. The countryside is as pristine and wild as you…

Crete’s Most Fabulous Instagram Shares

Scanning Instagram via the app and Twitter this morning we found some of the most amazing imagery of the majestic…

Europe Rooms Looking Up According to Experts

Key people and analytical indicators predict a very positive Europe Hotel market going forward. With the European bond market ramping…

Athens Top Economy Destination in Europe

In a recent Trivago survey, Athens reached the pinnacle of this year's preferred Easter destinations for foreigners. The Trivago report…

Greek National Tourism Organization Partners with WTM Latin America

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has partnered with Word Travel Market (WTM) Latin America 2014 in an effort to…

Ryanair Bournemouth Flights Add to Crete Splendor

Ryanair has launched another direct route to Crete from the UK. Announced on Tuesday, the Bournemouth Airport flights to Chania…

Crete Week Two: At the Top of the World

The White Mountains of Crete (Lefka Ori) are a spectacle to behold. The white capped limestone peaks offer the most…

Grace Hotels to Open in Greek Peloponnese

News last week from Grace Hotels revealed still more Greece developmental planning. The hotel group announced the intention to start…

Restoration of the Ancient Theater of Sparta to Start in 2014

The ancient theater of Sparta will be restored thanks to a public-private partnership. This is great news as the theater…

Winning Sailing Attitudes Lead to Winning the Crete Union Cup

The land of the fabled Minoans was the scene last month of the first Crete Union Cup Regatta sailing event…

Aqua Vista Hotels – Dreams that Become Memories

Aqua Vista Hotels is a collection of exceptional boutique properties catering to virtually every type of traveller, and guaranteeing memorable…

Cretans Greet Fall with Tsikoudia Festival

Crete, the largest island in Greece and the fifth in Mediterranean Sea, is also the most fascinating one. With a…

Ohi Day 2013: Remembering Heroes

Ohi Day (also spelled Ochi Day or Oxi Day in Greek) commemorates each year the rejection by Greek Prime Minister…

Exclusive: Cretan Union Cup Regatta Sails

Our coverage of the first ever Cretan Union Cup Regatta begins as the participating captains sail out from Chania Harbor…

Must See in Crete This October: First Ever Cretan Union Cup Sailing Regatta

On December 1, 2013, Crete celebrates 100 years since the raising of the Greek flag at the fort of Firka,…

Ten Summer “Gems” on Crete

As Summer draws to a close in the Mediterranean Crete affords a special opportunity for last minute vacation memories. The…

Coming Soon in Greece: Demetria Festival in Thessaloniki

Demetria Festival, the annual art and culture festival held in Thessaloniki, Greece, will soon launch and has an impressive number…

Greece’s Foodie Star Stella Metsovas Talks Greek Food

We had the opportunity recently to speak with clinical nutritionist and media health expert Stella Metsovas about her recommendations for…