The Greek island of Rhodes will be the scene of the inauguration the first event Escaping South Festival from October 7th thru 12th at the five-star Lindian Village Hotel on the eastern coast of the Dodecanese island.
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British Airways Adds Kos Flights for Summer 2019
British Airways has announced the launch of a new route from London Gatwick to the popular Greek island of Kos for summer 2019, with flights set to begin in May.
TUI Germany Names Crete, Rhodes, Kos Killer Last-minute Destinations for Summer 2018
According to TUI Germany, the Greek islands of Crete, Rhodes, and Kos were among the ten most popular last-minute tourism destinations for German travelers in summer 2018.
Wondrous Echoes In the Aegean: The Colossus of Rhodes
the Colossus of Rhodes was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. A magnificent bronze statue of the Greek sun god Helios, it was constructed to celebrate Rhodes’ victory over the ruler of Cyprus, Antigonus I Monophthalmus, whose son unsuccessfully besieged Rhodes in 305 BC.
Greece Cruise Ship Arrivals Nose Dived in 2017
In news from Greece, last season saw a big dive in cruise ship arrivals and passenger visits compared to 2016. Reports blame the drop in visits on political instability and geopolitical developments in surrounding destinations of the eastern Mediterranean region.