Easter Hours Announced
Monday March 29, 2004
Easter is taken very seriously in Greece, and travelers will encounter delays and closures during the extended Easter weekend, which lasts from Good Friday, April 9th, through the following Tuesday, ... Read More
No Fooling on April Fool's Sale
Sunday March 28, 2004
Got a sudden craving to kayak, hike, or bicycle in Greece? The Northwest Passage is offering a one-day 30% discount on any of their trips, including all of their Greece ... Read More
Goof Off with Greek Golf
Friday March 26, 2004
Greece is not (yet) known as a great golfing destination, but plans are afoot to change all of that. A brand-new, conveniently-located course has recently opened on Crete, and more ... Read More
Independence Day and the Feast of the Annunciation
Wednesday March 24, 2004
Thursday, March 25th, is a very special day for Greece - it celebrates, with military pomp and grandeur, its Independence Day. Inside the churches, another observance is carried out with ... Read More
Pack Right, Pack Light
Tuesday March 23, 2004
We all know that packing light means an easier trip, more room for souvenirs, and a great sense of independence. So why do we all stand in front of that ... Read More
Carrying A Torch For Greece
Friday March 19, 2004
Traveling in Greece right now? Starting on the 25th, keep an eye out for the start of the Olympic Torch Relay. The Torch will be traveling by water to a ... Read More
Get Converted
Wednesday March 10, 2004
Got old drachmas left from your trip in 1998? Leave 'em at home - you'll yearn for Euros in Athens now. Find out what your home currency is worth in ... Read More
A Fast Start on Greece
Monday March 8, 2004
Get into Greece - fast - with these Fast Facts on Greece - then take an equally quick look at several great Greek destinations including Thessaloniki and Matala, Crete. ... Read More
Time for Wine
Thursday March 4, 2004
Are you an oenophile? Then Oenorama 2004, Greece's bi-annual trade show for the Greek wine industry, opens March 12th at the EKEP center in Athens. The show is free ... Read More
Heraklion Airport, Crete
Thursday March 4, 2004
Take a peek at the busiest airport on Crete, serving the capital city of Heraklion. In Heraklion with a few extra hours to spend? This airport service could be the ... Read More
Athenian Rallies
Monday March 1, 2004
Traveling in Athens this weekend? Expect disruptions on Friday as political rallies fill major squares in a last-minute effort to influence Greek voters for the general elections Sunday, March 7th. ... Read More
Greece in March
Monday March 1, 2004
For the avid traveler who doesn't mind less-than-perfect weather, March in Greece can be a delight. The monuments and attractions are light on tourists, prices are low, and holidays, including ... Read More