Greek holidays
Europe
Travel Giant Says Greek Vacations Could Resume in April
The summer vacation season is looking up for Greece, it appears, as travel giant TUI says that advance bookings for Greek vacations have performed well despite the current travel restrictions.
In fact, Greece might see the first UK holidaymakers as...
Celebrities
Goldie Hawn's Celebrity Love Affair with Greek Vacations
Last last month Hollywood actor Kate Hudson — who’s expecting her third child — shared a photo snapped on the Greek island of Skiathos, showing off her baby bump.
While much of the media followed the Almost Famous and Mother's Day star,...
Greece
Over 50% of Greeks Cannot Afford 1 Week's Holiday
Shocking new figures have revealed that over half of Greek households were unable to afford one week away from home on vacation last year.
The data from Eurostat shows that Greece -- renowned as a tourist destination -- was seventh...
Europe
Russians Vote Greek Beaches Best in the World
Greece's golden beaches have won an award at the Moscow International Travel & Tourism (MITT) show.
Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura received the award from organizers in the Russian capital as well as opening Greece’s exhibition stand at the major tourism trade...
Archaeology
Malia's Mysteries Draw Visitors to Crete
The Greek island of Crete sees thousands of people visit for its rich array of archaeological treasures.
The Minoan Palace of Knossos is only minutes from Heraklion and those with a deeper interest in history travel to the southern coast to see...
Greece
Mystery Greek Island Dubbed World's Ultimate Getaway
It is being reported that one of the most magical paradises on Earth is located on a Greek private island, mostly unknown to the general public.
British travel and lifestyle magazine Tatler claims those looking for the ultimate luxury getaway in...
Australia
Australian Gold Thief Just Wanted a Greek Holiday
An Australian man who stole more than AUD$200,000 ($156,000) worth of gold from a remote mine in Western Australia said he wanted to use his ill-gotten gains to fund a family holiday to Greece.
Joseph Andrew Cresp, 52, was working...
Economy
27M Tourists Chose Greek Vacation in 2017
Over 27 million tourists visited Greece in 2017, according to Bank of Greece (BoG) figures.
Tourist traffic increased by 9.7 percent, reaching 27.194 million visitors against 24.799 million visitors in 2016.
Specifically, visitor flows through airports increased by 9.9 percent, while...
Greece
Qatar Airways to Launch Flights to Greek Island of Mykonos
Qatar Airways has unveiled plans to launch direct flights to the popular Greek island of Mykonos from 30 May.
Group Chief Executive, Akbar al-Baker, said: "Mykonos has long been one of our most sought-after European destinations, and we are very...
Greece
Greek Islands Dominate 2018 European Travel Bookings
This year, Greece has had no less than four islands chosen by travelers as their intended destination for summer 2018.
According to an analysis by Check 24, the most popular German platform dedicated to travel price comparison, there are four...