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Best Greek Travel Destinations 2023 Awarded by UK Travelers
The favorite holiday destinations of British travelers for 2023 were announced on Wednesday at the 2nd annual Greek Travel Awards ceremony, which took place at Six Park Place London, organized by the office of the Greek National Tourism Organization in...
Europe
Germany Dubs Greek Tourism Destinations “High-risk” Covid-19 Areas
On Tuesday, Germany's Robert Koch Institute listed parts of Greece – including tourism magnets the Greek islands – as high-risk areas for Covid-19 because of the rising numbers of infections reported there.
The German medical authority officially placed Crete and...
Cyprus
Greece and Cyprus Amongst Russia’s Top Destinations
Russian tourist operators have recorded an augmentation of 10-15% in demand for vacation in May, in comparison to last year, with popular destinations abroad being Greece, Cyprus, Spain, Montenegro, Italy, France, and the Czech Republic.
Russians appear to prefer the...
Europe
Two Greek Places Among Top 50 Secret European Travel Destinations
Lonely Planet, the largest travel guide-book publisher in the world has included two Greek destinations in its new guide with the top 50 secret places in Europe. The guide presents popular and lesser known locations in Europe that are worth visiting. Milia, a settlement...
Europe
Trivago: Greece Among Cheapest European Destinations
Greece is the fourth cheapest European holiday destination this May, according to a survey by online travel agency Trivago.
Despite an increase of 14.1% on the average online price per night for a double-bed hotel room to 89 euros compared to 78...
Europe
Greek Islands Among Top Vogue Destinations
Three Greek islands, Serifos, Folegandros and Thirassia, all in the Cyclades, have been placed among the top island destinations on Italian fashion magazine Vogue's list.
The three islands have been suggested by Vogue as ideal holiday destinations.
Serifos is located in...
Europe
Crete, Mykonos and Corfu Beaches Voted Among Greece’s Top 10 Destinations By Tripadvisor’s British Travellers
Well ok, we praise our beaches, tourist agents do so as well but the biggest proof of the majesty and magnificent beauty of Greek beaches is when foreign visitors vote them as the best.
Tripadvisor is a major travel website...
Europe
Greece Remains Amidst Top Tourist Destinations for Austrians, But Not For Germans
Despite the Greek debt crisis and the constant strikes, Austrian tourists remain fans of the attractions of the Mediterranean country, unlike the Germans, reported a recent study conducted by the “Foundation for Future Matters” of the Technical University of...
Europe
Greece Among Sunday Times 2012 Top 10 Holiday Destinations
The writers and readers of the British Sunday Times Travel have announced their Top 10 Holiday Destinations for 2012.
Greece ranked 4th with its islands being portrayed as a masterpiece of simplicity having more to offer to their visitors than...
Europe
Three New Greek Destinations from Leeds Bradford in England
Ryanair has announced plans to launch flights to three Greek destinations from Leeds Bradford next spring.
The no-frills airline will operate flights to Corfu, Chania (Crete) and Kos from the Yorkshire hub.
Ryanair will compete against Jet2 and Thomson Airways on...
Europe
Russian websites urge travelers to choose destinations in Greece
Numerous Russian websites are urging Russian travelers, who are preparing to embark on their summer holidays, to choose from among the limitless beauties of Greece as their destination.
One of the oldest such sites, www.Greek.ru, which...
Europe
Kefalonia has fast become one of Greeces most Uk fashionable holidays destinations
Kefalonia has fast become one of Greece's most fashionable destinations. With the recent rise in celebrity visitors visiting its shores Kefalonia has become the destination of choice for UK ‘fashionistas’.
It seems that everybody wants to be associated with the...
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek Treasures Housed in Paris Museums
Numerous artistic treasures from or inspired by Greece are housed in Paris museums. Undoubtedly, the foundation of Western civilization is rooted in ancient Greece, and, whether architecture, philosophy, or other facets of human existence, the Hellenes (Greeks) were pioneers...
Europe
Fire Halts Travel at Major Airport in Italy
Flight operations at Catania airport, located on the southern Italian island of Sicily, are currently experiencing significant disruptions following damage to one of its terminals caused by a fire.
On Sunday night, a blaze occurred at Vincenzo Bellini International Airport...
Europe
European Heatwave: What’s Causing it and is Climate Change to Blame?
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Is climate change to blame for the heatwave engulfing southern Europe at present? As temperatures are projected to reach 45℃ two experts explain.
By Emma Hill and Ben Vivian
Europe is currently in the midst of a heatwave. Italy, in particular,...