Traveling with Kids in Greece
Monday June 29, 2009
Is your family at that age - with the youngest no longer too young to travel, and the eldest almost slipping into adulthood? It may be the perfect ... Read More
Smile - You're on Swine Flu Camera
Sunday June 28, 2009
Landing at a Greek airport? Don't be surprised to see cameras trained on you. They're looking for hot travelers - and no, it has nothing to do with what you're ... Read More
"My Life in Ruins" - Movie Locations
Thursday June 25, 2009
Inspired to go to - or go back to - Greece after seeing Nia Vardalos' "My Life in Ruins"? While coach trips may not be the very best way for ... Read More
Hellenic Shipping Map
Tuesday June 23, 2009
If you love maps, it's easy to spend way too much time playing with them. This live interactive map from The Hellenic Shipping News Daily showing the details of ... Read More
New Acropolis Museum Opening Ceremonies - Watch It Live
Thursday June 18, 2009
It may be the best show since the 2004 Athens Olympics extravaganza as all of Greece turns out for the opening of the New Acropolis Museum on Saturday, June 20th. ... Read More
Swine Flu Cases on Rise in Greece
Tuesday June 16, 2009
Kathimerini on-line reports that the number of swine flu or H1N1 cases in Greece has topped 21, with virtually all of the cases reported in tourists or Greeks returning to ... Read More
Greece Holds Firm while Britain Bends on Acropolis Marbles
Saturday June 13, 2009
In what could be the beginning of the end for the "captivity" of the Acropolis/Elgin Marbles at the British Museum, museum authorities in London have suggested they might be open ... Read More
2nd Annual Mediterranean Freediving Meeting and Competition
Friday June 12, 2009
Sougia, Crete has been chosen as the site of the 2nd Annual Mediterranean Freediving Competition. Freedivers from around the world will be descending on this picturesque seaside village in the ... Read More
On this Day in Greece - June 8th World Oceans Day
Monday June 8, 2009
This new internationally-recognized holiday is catching on worldwide. In Greece, expect ocean-oriented organizations to offer special events.
Save Greek Sea Turtles
The Seas of Greece
Hellenic Center for Marine Research
Dolphins and Whales ... Read More
"10" Day Greek Islands Trip for about $1500 including Air
Sunday June 7, 2009
Gate 1 Travel has put together a Greek island-hopping trip with a starting list price of $1229, including air. Taxes and fees drive it up about $250 a ticket, ... Read More
On this Day in Greece - June 5th World Environment Day
Thursday June 4, 2009
This day has been created by the United Nations to bring together all nations for greater understanding and appreciation of the environment. This year's theme is "Your Planet Needs You!".Civic ... Read More
Aegean Airlines Extends Euro 39 Sale, Including All Taxes
Wednesday June 3, 2009
Aegean Airlines has just added 40,000 more seats to its airfare sale, and extended the purchase date to June 10th for travel between June 24th and September 30th. This ... Read More