Greece is among the world’s most searched-for destinations for post-Covid-19 travel, ranking third on the list provided by ESTA, a US electronic system for travel authorisation. Esta-america.com has analysed Google search volume data to reveal the global searches for destinations around the world and the countries that people are most looking forward to visiting when […]
Map of European countries/regions with status for entry quarantine as of July 26. Source: Norwegian Institute of Public Health Norway has included several Greek regions in the “dark red” and “red” categories of its Covid-19 risk-assessment map, which determines which travelers are required to quarantine upon their arrival to the country. Following the map’s update […]
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the addition of Katakolon as its new embarkation port in Greece. This is the first time NCL has added a secondary homeport in Greece as part of its ongoing exploration of new itinerary options. Starting September 17, guests sailing onboard Norwegian Getaway’s immersive Mediterranean sailings in 2021 will have […]
The IKIES Santorini Hotel has announced the launch of a new in room private dining service with the signature of Chef Socrates Maliganis. The hotels’ guests can now enjoy dishes inspired by Greek cuisine, made with local products such as Santorini fava with “apaki’ (Cretan pork) and caramelized onions; traditional tomato meatballs with yogurt sauce; […]
Photo source: @Apostolos Tzitzikostas An archaeological park consisting of 530 ancient burial tombs has opened to the public in Aigai, the ancient kingdom located near the modern town of Vergina in Imathia, northern Greece. The ancient necropolis includes the royal burial cluster of the Temenids, which consists of 21 tombs dating from the 6th to […]
SNF Nostos, the summer festival of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), this year is returning to Athens with a five-day program full of cultural performances, sports events and innovative conferences. For 2021, the foundation has decided to hold the festival later than usual, in late August. Energizing sounds, entrancing activities, easy laughter, friendly encounters,
Photo source: @ReCult Interreg VA Greece/Cyprus Greece is looking into ways to tap into the growing potential of religious tourism, Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki said on Thursday. Speaking during a round-table discussion that took place on the island of Rhodes, Zacharaki confirmed Greece’s potential as a growing religious tourism destination. “We expect the
Azur Retreat, Meganissi The Azur Retreat, a new boho lux resort on the Ionian island of Meganisi, has opened its doors and is offering travelers a whole new accommodation experience. Azur Retreat is a modern seafront boutique resort catering to the needs of discerning travelers in search of an island sanctuary with world-class comforts and […]
Athens, Greece. Photo source: @Visit Greece TIME Magazine has included Athens on its list of the “World’s Greatest Places of 2021” for its prime cruise infrastructure and tourism offerings. The magazine’s annual list shines a light on ingenuity, creativity, revitalization and reopenings in destinations across the world. To compile the list, TIME solicited nominations of
Greek passenger shipping company Minoan Lines recently announced that 100 percent of its staff has been vaccinated against the coronavirus (Covid-19). “One hundred percent of our employees in our central offices and port agencies have completed at least the first dose of the vaccine,” Minoan Lines CEO Antonis Maniadakis said. “During these unprecedented circumstances, it


















