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10 essential tips for your trip to Greece

This ancient country, with its breathtaking islands, rich history, and warm Mediterranean climate, is a dream destination for travelers with many varied tastes, wants, and needs. Just a sampling: fascinating ancient ruins in Athens, Crete, Delphi, Epidaurus, and Mycenae; the otherworldly clifftop monasteries of Meteora; the spectacular vistas of Santorini; gorgeous beaches and charming villages on countless other islands; the fabulous food and Byzantine history of Thessaloniki; and buzzing…

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Two outstanding Greek luxury hotels

Amanzoe, on the Pelopennese Peninsula (above left), is an nultra-luxury property with a classical Greek esthetic offers a stunning combination of privacy, beautiful views, and impeccable service. It’s set on a hilltop overlooking the Aegean Sea and features private pavilions with pools, a spa, and access to a private beach. Meanwhile in the north of Greece, Sani Resort on the Halkidiki Peninsula an hour south of Thesssaloniki is a kid-friendly yet luxurious getaway set amidst pine forests and…

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5 of Greece´s best islands for history

Let´s face it, most people flock to the 227 inhabited islands of Hellas because of their thousands of gorgeous beaches. But many also offer history buffs plenty to admire, and there are a number which are also worth visiting for their historical marvels alone, dating back millennia. Here are the five most important... read post

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10 awesome experiences for your honeymoon in Greece

PxHere Romance and Greece go hand in hand. With picturesque landscapes and mysterious blue seas, parts of this paradisiacal country are no less than a fairyland. Located on the Mediterranean Sea in the southeast region of Europe, this mystical setting of love offers a wide variety of activities and choosing the apt ones may cause a tad bit of stress to the newlyweds. This is precisely why we at Pickyourtrail have created a list of the top ten romantic things to do on a Hellas honeymoon!…

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Levendis Estate February 24, 2011 at 4:53pm

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The Countdown to Summer 2011 has begun!
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David Lawrence October 14, 2010 at 4:22pm

Strikes and demonstrations this summer and now a lockout at the Acropolois. When will tourists say the hell with Greece I'm better off going somewhere peaceful for my vacation. Is this where you'd go if you're only going to take 1 vacation?
Ed Wetschler September 8, 2010 at 12:56am

My brother has hijacked my Tripatini account to post a question on Ask A Travel Expert about cruising in the eastern Mediterranean.
Please answer if you can; he's leaving on the cruise in just a week. http://www.tripatini.com/forum/topics/eastern-med-cruise-tours
Tony Tien Huynh August 15, 2010 at 6:35pm

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Ed Wetschler August 12, 2010 at 6:40pm

Bloomberg News reports: "Croatian tourism, accounting for about a sixth of the Balkan nation’s economy, will grow around 5 percent this year as Greece’s crisis drives visitors north." Just how bad -- quantitatively -- has tourism in Greece been hit this summer?
Ed Wetschler July 9, 2010 at 10:32pm

They haven't backed down on this yet. According to the Guardian, "The ruling socialists have vowed to pay up to €70 (£58) a day to cover costs incurred because of strikes. "We are guaranteeing to pay any extra room and board any visitor in Greece pays," said the tourism minister, Pavlos Geroulanos. "Even if [they are] stuck here because of a volcano in Iceland."

The promise highlights the extent to which Athens will go to attract tourists; the sector accounts for one in five jobs in Greece and nearly 20% of its GDP.
Northeast News June 23, 2010 at 4:14pm

Yahoo News reports: "Greece offered to compensate tourists stranded by labour unrest ahead of a new travel strike Tuesday as unions stepped up their assault against government austerity cuts."
Damage control public relations is my business, but from where you sit, to what extent will this offer help Greece?
Barbara Bonfigli March 31, 2010 at 7:14pm

Home from NYTimes travel show, where"Café Tempest:Adventures on a Small Greek Island" was the best selling travel book at Borders booth.CT takes you to Faros, a sunbleached haven where ice trays are still being test marketed and donkeys have the right of way.#1? thanks (afharisto) to Manhattan's chilly downpours.
Ed Wetschler March 31, 2010 at 6:44pm

Barbara, what ever happened with your tip?