The Greek government has ordered the closure of all the country’s year-round hotels, in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Greek Isles
Minoan Lines’ Kydon Palace Ferry Christened in Chania
Minoan Lines has christened its new cruise ferry, “Kydon Palace”, which will serve the Piraeus – Chania route.
Kythera Island Greece’s First Small Island for Via Ferrata Trail Network
According to the Kytherian Foundation for Culture & Development (KIPA), Kythera Island has become Greece’s first small island to develop a “via ferrata”, which is a special network of trails that combines hiking with canyoning and climbing. The news from GTP tells of Kakia Lagada becoming the first via ferrata route funded by KIPA. This trail was […]
Nominate An Unforgettable Woman to Tour Unforgettable Greece
Unforgettable Greece launches a competition for International Women’s Day on March 8th called “Unforgettable Woman.”
Greece a 2020 Favorite With Netherlands Travelers
Greece recently won “Best Global Destination” at the Reisgraag Travel Awards, based on reviews by Dutch travelers booking 2020 trips.
Crystal Cruises Sails on 10 New Ocean Getaways for 2019-20
Last month Crystal Cruises announced having added 10 new ocean sailings to its Crystal Getaways collection featuring abbreviated versions of longer itineraries. The 4 to 10-night voyages ferry passengers to visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites and island paradises from Antigua to Sir Lanka and beyond. According to the announcement, new additions to Crystal Getaways include the Haute […]
Greece’s Naxos Island May Have Been Inhabited 200,000 Years Ago
Neanderthals and early humans may have made it to the Greek island of Naxos, about 24 miles south of Mykonos, some 200,000 years ago.
Greece’s Remote Villages and Islands Get Wi-Fi and More Tourists
An EU project to give Wi-Fi access to locals and tourists at remote villages and islands. Already, more tourists are booking.
Unforgettable Greece Wants to Pay You to Live the Dream
Unforgettable Greece is going to pay for some lucky couple to take a free nine-day trip to remember. Talk about living the dream!
Olympic Holidays to Become Greek Island Hopping Gurus
Olympic Holidays is all set to launch guided group land tours and new island-hopping itineraries in Greece next year.
The GNTO Is Set to Revamp Ionian Islands Tourism Goals
The GNTO says the Ionian Islands are to stand as example destinations for the implementation of sustainable tourism development policies.
This is Greece: Unspoiled Tinos Island – The Aegean Muse
Tourists headed to Mykonos by ferry seldom leave the docks at Tinos. This is unfortunate, because this is one of Greece’s true hidden gems.
Greek Seamen’s Union calls 24-hour Ferry Strike for September 24th
The union representing Greece’s seamen called a 24-hour strike for September 24th on fears wages and rights will be hurt by new investors.
3 Great Greek Isles Day Cruise Offers for September
It’s surprising how few visitors to Greece actually depart on Greek isles day cruise in order to experience these Aegean wonders. This human playground of thousands of islands is remarkable for its secluded beaches, unbelievable crystal waters, and an island culture trip like nowhere else. For visitors to Greece who are thinking of taking home […]
The New ELIVI Hotel Is a Fairytale on Skiathos Island
Situated just 12 kilometers from the port at Skiathos, ELIVI SKIATHOS is a new five-star luxury resort at magnificent Koukounaries Bay.