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Greece Remains Third Most Popular Cruise Destination In Europe

Greece has maintained its ranking as the third most popular destination in Europe, with 4.6 million passenger visits in 2013, according to figures released on 16 June by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Europe.

Summer 2014: Greece Tops Mediterranean Destinations

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

Greek Open-Air Cinemas Among Top 10 In Europe

Two open-air cinemas in Greece, one in Plaka (Athens) and one on Santorini, are included in The Guardian's "Top 10 open-air cinemas in Europe" list.

Astra Airlines Launches Flights To Santorini, Mykonos

Greek carrier Astra Airlines has announced that it will launch direct flights from Thessaloniki to Santorini and Mykonos.

Aeroflot Promotes Greece’s Cyclades & Dodecanese Islands Worldwide

Aeroflot, the in-flight magazine of Aeroflot Airlines, has published a special seven-page editorial on the Cyclades and the Dodecanese island groups of Greece.

Santorini, Greece, Presented To British Airways Passengers

A special 4-page editorial on the Greek island of Santorini is featured in the May issue of High Life, the in-flight magazine of British Airways.

British Airways Announces Direct Flights To Mykonos, Santorini From London

British Airways will fly direct from London’s Heathrow Airport to the Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini for the high season as of 3 May.

Summer 2015: Greece Included Among New Routes Of Thomson And First Choice

Greek Islands will be included among 29 new routes from regional UK airports, including Birmingham and Bristol, for summer 2015.

Greece To Host Group Wedding Ceremony For Shanghai Couples

Greece will be the destination for some happy couples in this year's annual Rose Wedding Ceremony organized in Shanghai.

Swedish Travelers Reveal Most Preferred Greek Islands

The readers of the online version of Sweden's newspaper "Expressen" recently voted for their top 10 of the best Greek islands.

Rhodes To Get New Air Link With Istanbul, More Turkish Tourists Expected

Rhodes, Greece, will be welcoming more tourists from Turkey this summer thanks to a new direct flight by Turkish airline Bora Jet starting in early June, according to an announcement.

Pierre-Yves Cousteau Wants To Create A Marine Park On Santorini

Pierre Yves Cousteau, world-famous diver and son of legendary undersea explorer Jacques Yves Cousteau, recently referred to his aim to create a Marine Protected Area (marine park) in Santorini, while speaking in Thessaloniki.

Lamway Gives Ideas For Easter & Summer Holidays In Santorini

Looking for the ideal choice for accommodation to spend the Easter holiday or a summer getaway in Greece?

Santorini, Greece, Is One Of The Most Photogenic Spots On Earth

The Greek island of Santorini in Greece has been included on a list of the most photogenic places on earth in research conducted by Fujifilm and VeryFirstTo.

Greek Swimming Pools On World’s Best List

Greece made the cut twice on a list featuring the seven most unbelievable pools around the world. The pools were rounded up by the staff of Canadian channel Travel + Escape.

Greek Islands Among Europe’s Best By TripAdvisor

Naxos, Milos, Kefalonia, Santorini and Paros have been named among the 10 best islands in Europe for 2014 by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel review site.

European Backpacker Index 2014: Santorini Is More Affordable Than Athens

The popular Greek island of Santorini is one of the four new cities added to the European Backpacker Index For 2014 due to high demand.

Greek Islands Promoted As Diving Destinations At German Boat Show

The Greek islands of the Region of the South Aegean were recently promoted to the world as diving destinations at the International Boat Show boot Dusseldorf that took place in Germany.

Santorini’s Astra Suites Ranked Among Best Hotels In The World

Astra Suites, located in Imerovigli on Santorini, was included among the "Top 25 Small Hotels in the World," according to Tripadvisor’s recently announced 2014 Travelers’ Choice awards.

Disney Magic Cruise Ship To Pass Through Greece This Summer

Mickey Mouse and friends, along with some 3,500 passengers of the Disney Magic cruise ship, are expected to stop and visit the Greek mainland and islands this summer.