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The Zagori Experience in Northern Greece

The Rugged Rush of the Zagori Experience in Northern Greece Nestled in the northern Pindus mountain range amid rugged cliffs, rushing waters, lush forests and breath-taking alpine lakes are the tiny stone villages of the Zagori, known as the Zagorochoria. These remote little gems...

The Westin Resort Costa Navarino Goes Dark for ‘Earth Hour’ Initiative

The Westin Resort Costa Navarino in Messinia joined the global initiative "Earth Hour" and went dark on Saturday March 28, from 8:30 to 9:30 pm.

‘Nefeles Mainalon Resort’ Lamway’s Latest Luxury Offering

Lamway Hotel Management Group announces the latest luxury addition to its roster: the boutique Nefeles Mainalon Resort, located in Arcadia, in the Peloponnese, southern Greece.

Greece Boosts Hotel Occupancy in Southern Europe in January 2015

Greece was among the countries that contributed to Southern Europe's occupancy growth last month, according to data released on Wednesday by STR Global on the European hotel industry for January 2015.

Over 300 Evacuated from ‘Norman Atlantic’ as Rescue Operations Continue

Some 316 passengers have been rescued while hundreds remain stranded aboard the Norman Atlantic ferry as evacuation and rescue efforts continue despite the bad weather conditions.

Blue Star Ferries Offers 1st Aid Seminars on Greek isles of Tilos, Amorgos

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility Program titled “With You As Our Destination”, Attica Group’s Blue Star Ferries organized a series of First Aid seminars on the Aegean islands of Tilos and Amorgos recently.

High Energy Costs Put The Heat On Greek Hoteliers

Greek hoteliers said recently that increasing energy costs are making the sector uncompetitive especially in rural parts of the country in view of the upcoming winter season.

Greek Hotels Among 25 Best In Europe

Three hotels in Greece are included on the 25 Best Hotels in Europe list, drawn up by the Australian edition of Business Insider.

Airbnb Short-Term Rentals Legalized In San Francisco, But With Restrictions

Airbnb, the online platform that allows people to rent out an extra room or their entire home to travelers, will become legal in its headquarters in San Francisco.

World Travel Market Marks Its 35th Anniversary With 35 Little-Known Facts

The World Travel Market, the four-day business-to-business exhibition for the worldwide travel and tourism industry, is celebrating its 35th event this year.

Robin Williams Was A Philhellene. His Words On Greece.

Robin Williams had expressed his appreciation for Greece in an interview back in 2011 and touched us all.

Creta Maris Resort Officially Receives Blue Flag

The beach of the Creta Maris Beach Resort in Hersonissos, Crete, was officially awarded the blue flag for 2014 during an official ceremony held on 15 July.

The New York Times Presents The Acropolis Maidens – The Caryatid Statues

The renowned Caryatid statues that stood atop the Acropolis for 2,500 years and are now the "star attractions" of the Acropolis Museum are presented in an article in The New York Times.

Lufthansa Set Fuel-Efficiency Record In 2013

Lufthansa set a new company record for fuel-efficiency as last year the group’s passenger airlines beat the four-liter mark and achieved an average fuel consumption of 3.91 liters per passenger per 100km flown.

New York Times Special: Hydra, The Island Of Artists

"The sun-soaked island of Hydra has long inspired artists and intellectuals from Henry Miller to Leonard Cohen, and even today with the influx of art stars and yachting billionaires, its unspoiled charm remains intact."

Porto Carras Grand Resort Announces Renovation Plans

The Porto Carras Grand Resort in Greece recently announced its renovation program for the 2014 season.

Athens Classic Marathon Moves Up In World Rankings Based On Number Of Finishers

The Athens Classic Marathon held last November in the Greek capital, moved up 19 places in the 2013 global rankings in regards to the number of marathon finishers for 2013.

Kinsterna Hotel: A Laconian Christmas & New Year’s Eve In The Embrace Of Mystic Monemvasia

Byzantine-era beauty Kinsterna Hotel & Spa is celebrating local aromas and flavors, like Greek truffle and sweet Malvasia wine, with a sophisticated Yuletide menu.
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Santorini’s Volcano “Erupted” On Sunday

The annual "Ifestia" festival, which involves the representation of the eruption of the island’s renowned volcano, took place on Sunday 25 August and its unique spectacle dazzled thousands of visitors on the island.
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Santorini’s Volcano To “Erupt” On 25 August

If you're on Santorini these days, don't miss the Ifestia Festival, the annual tribute to the island's volcano that never sleeps, on Sunday, 25 August!