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Madonna’s Vacation in Ithaca & Her Special Requests!

Madonna has once again chosen Greece, and specifically the island of Ithaca, to spend her vacation this summer with her family! The queen of pop is scheduled to arrive on a luxurious private yacht in Ithaca in a few...

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell Go Island Hopping in Greece

Hollywood couple Goldie Hawn, 67, and Kurt Russell, 62, are taking a Mediterranean holiday in Greece. The duo, who have been together for 30 years, are island hopping during their European getaway. They've spent a few weeks traveling, making a...

Earthquake of 5.9 Magnitude South of Crete

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake has struck in the Mediterranean Sea south of the Greek island of Crete but no damage or casualties have been reported. According to the Athens Geodynamics Institute, the earthquake occurred at 7:11 p.m. local time, some...

Choose your Greek Dream Island for this Summer

It's hard to find a perfect recipe for the best possible summer island vacation in Greece. The country offers thousands of smaller or bigger islands where you can enjoy the warm weather, crystal clear beaches, delicious food and engage...

Enjoy Your Summer Holidays in Greece

Despite the economic crisis and austerity measures imposed by the government on the orders of international lenders, the wondrous country of Greece is still an authentic summer paradise and destination for millions of tourists every year. Visitors arrive with the...

Sofia Island Sold in Auction

The Greek island Sofia, located between Greece and Italy, was sold in the auction which took place on April 11, at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. The previous owner of the 17-hectare island was a Greek family living...

Swan Hellenic Cruise To Greek islands

Southampton-based Swan Hellenic will sail a replica of the cruise line’s first-ever voyage in 2014 in the occasion of the company’s 60th anniversary of cruising, visiting Nauplia, Delos and Santorini in Greece and going through the Corinth canal. The Diamond...

Greece's Less Popular Islands Still Alluring

The Greek islands have long been a symbol of beauty, sunny summer vacations and relaxation. With more than 3,000 islands in total and only 130 estimated to be inhabited, it would take approximately 80 years to visit all of...

Chinese Investors Set Sights on Greek Property

The property price slump in Greece, fueled by the ongoing financial crisis, has started to attract Chinese investment. "Some Chinese businessmen have shown an interest in investing in Greek property, such as investing in hotels, or buying pieces of land...

Schaeuble Says Greek Credibility Returning

By continuing to implement harsh austerity measures, Greece is restoring faith from investors but must keep imposing tough reforms if it wants to keep getting international bailouts, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble, who has been a hard-line, told a...