If the exchange rate between the US Dollar and the Euro has been putting a damper on your travel plans for Greece, take heart. France's rejection of the European Constitutional ... Read More

The Greek government has announced that all "key" museums and archaeological sites will be open extended hours throughout the summer season. All major attractions will open at 8am and, better ... Read More

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Tours focusing on Greek wine are still rare in Greece. This one from Dick Caldwell at Sporades Tours should keep any wine lover deliriously happy - imagine 20 days spent ... Read More

Checking your wallet before you book your trip? Find out what your currency is worth at the moment in Greece.

Each year, the history-changing Battle of Crete is remembered on May 20th, the anniversary of the paratrooper attack by Nazi forces. The unexpectedly fierce Cretan resistance, much of it powered ... Read More

It's a very quiet Saturday night in Matala, Crete, where spring tourism is substantially down from its usual levels. It's the same story across Greece. Why is it so quiet? ... Read More

The resort town of Loutraki in the Peloponnese makes a good base for exploring Corinth, Isthmia, Epidauros, and beyond. Besides the large casino, it also offers family-friendly beaches and a ... Read More

Traveling to Greece right now? Wednesday, May 11th's general strike may make connections difficult as many unions participate. The reason? With Greek Orthodox Easter falling on May First, a ... Read More

Want to learn to do something else other than eat a snail in Greece? Enjoy these other quick "How-tos" on packing, calling, tipping, and much else to ease your trips ... Read More

If your dining tastes run to the traditional, sooner or later you'll be facing a platter of Greek snails - most of which come from Crete, where they are considered ... Read More

VAT, or Value-added tax, increases the cost of nearly everything in Greece. The good news is that foreign travelers are not required to pay it. Storekeepers are required to charge ... Read More

Prices are coming down in Greece's internet cafes - so if you're thinking of leaving your laptop at home, you can survive easily. Where rates were running up to 6 ... Read More

Some people say May is the best month of all to visit Greece as the weather and waters warm up, the ferry and hydrofoil schedules get more frequent, and yet ... Read More