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Nana Beach Hotel Holds Raising Of Blue Flag Ceremony At Drapanos Beach, Crete

The 2014 Blue Flag officially flies over Drapanos Beach, making it one of the 11 beaches in Hersonissos, Crete, to have earned this prestigious environmental award.

Greek Islands Among Best In The World For Summer 2014

Ten Greek islands are among the most popular in the world for vacation this summer, according to a list compiled by hotel comparison website Trivago.

Greece As A Film Location – By The Director Of “The Two Faces of January”

Hossein Amini, the British director of the film "The Two Faces of January" that was shot in Greece and is currently playing in Greek theaters, gives us the backstory on his "love affair" with the country on the Visit Greece blog.

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.

Elafonissi, Greece, Is One Of The Best Beaches In The World For 2014

One of the top 25 beaches in the world for 2014 is Elafonissi in Greece, according to users of travel website Tripadvisor.

Travel + Leisure: Santorini, Greece, Tops World’s Best Islands List For 2014

Discerning readers of Travel + Leisure magazine voted and chose the Greek island of Santorini as the World's Best Island for 2014.

Religious Experiences Promoted On Hersonissos, Crete

The Municipality of Hersonissos has released a new brochure to promote the area's churches and monasteries to assist travelers interested in religious tourism.

Greek Cocktails Made With Cretan Ingredients Impress Exhibition Visitors

Top Greek bartenders from Athens and Crete recently got together in Rethymno at the 3rd Cretan Diet Festival and introduced a series of new cocktail recipes based on Cretan products.

Sky Express To Launch Summer Routes From Volos To Greek Islands

Sky Express, a Greek airline based in Crete, has announced additions to its flight schedule for summer 2014.

Kefalogianni Talks Tourism On Crete, Greece

Extending Crete's tourism season to welcome visitors all year round was one of the main topics discussed in a meeting held on 23 June in Rethymno, Crete, chaired by Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Crete’s “Red Beach” Is One Of Europe’s “Secret” Nude Beaches

The Red Beach in Matala on Crete, Greece, is among the seven "secret" beaches for naturists in Europe, according to a list drawn up by the Huffington Post news site.

Austria Applauds Crete: “The Sunniest Island In The Mediterranean”

Crete will celebrate a tourism comeback this year as some 25 percent of Austrian travelers will spend their summer holiday on the Greek Island, according to a feature in the latest Austrian weekly news magazine "NEWS."

Summer 2014: Greece Tops Mediterranean Destinations

Six Greek destinations are among the most favorite Mediterranean spots this summer, according to hotel comparison website Trivago.

Blood Donation At Creta Maris Beach Resort In Greece

The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete recently carried out its annual blood donation drive, which was supported by the hotel's management and staff.

Greece’s Capsis Elite Resort Releases Facebook App For Wellness Services

The five-star Capsis Elite Resort - Out of the blue on Crete has released a new Facebook application for the resort’s specialized wellness services.

Crete: Four Touches Of Colors In The Mediterranean, New Promo Video

Picturesque landscapes, historical monuments and traditional elements compose the new promotional video for Crete to markets abroad.

Creta Maris Awarded 2014 Certificate Of Excellence By TripAdvisor

Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete has recently been awarded the prestigious TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award for 2014, which honors hospitality excellence and given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor.

Nana Beach Hotel Adds Three More Awards To Its Growing List

Crete's Nana Beach Hotel recently added three awards to an array of honors it has received by leading international tour operators.

Heraklion, Crete, To Host Conference On Seaplanes In September 2014

Canadian specialists in the seaplane market will share their know-how with Greek professionals at a conference scheduled to be held in Heraklion, Crete, in September 2014.

Tender Launched For New Kasteli Airport On Crete, Greece

A tender for the construction and management of a new airport on Crete in Kasteli, Heraklion, for a period of 35 years was launched on 15 May by the Greek Government.