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Travelers Name Greece Top Pick in Europe for Its Beaches

Greece has been named the most popular destination in Europe for beach-passionate travelers this year, according to the 2022 Best Beaches Index published by vacation rentals search engine Holidu. Based on Google rankings, Holidu’s “Most Popular Countries for Beaches in...

Discover Centuries of Greek History in Veria

Built at the foot of Mount Vermion, the Greek city of Veria was the second most important town after Aigai in the ancient Macedonian era. It was also the third most important city of the Byzantine empire from the 11th...

Short-Term Rental Bookings Skyrocket in Greece

Greece recorded the highest increase in short-term rental bookings of any country in Europe so far this summer, as tourism has surged. Greece leads the way in Europe for Airbnb-style rentals, which were up by 26.5 percent in the third...

Top 10 Souvenirs from Greece

With so many Greek souvenirs to choose from throughout your travels in the country, let's be sure that you purchase the best ones to help you relive your Greek holiday after your return to cooler climates. After you return...

Extreme Heat Melts Airport Runway in the UK

On Monday, Luton Airport halted flights due to the excessive heat which damaged parts of its runway adding further tension to an already tumultuous travel season. This among other parts of the UK are literally melting due to the...

Sifnos Island: Where Aegean Charm Meets Gourmet Cuisine in Greece

The island of Sifnos, which is located in the Aegean Sea, perfectly combines Greek tradition with natural beauty, yet remains a little-known secret outside of Greece. The National Geographic once included the island of Sifnos of the Western Cyclades, as...

More Than 40% of Greeks Can’t Afford to Take Vacation; Among Highest in EU

This summer has brought throngs of tourists to Greece but a new report found that more than 43 percent of all employed Greek citizens cannot afford to go on vacation. They totaled more than 1.6 million of the 38 million...

Kumquat Liqueur, the Iconic Local Drink of Corfu

The Greek island of Corfu is known internationally for its unique kumquat liqueur. When visiting the Greek island of Corfu and wandering around the picturesque little roads of the old town, you are likely to see a variety of bottles...

Record-High Interest in Tourism to Greece This Year

On Sunday, German tourism giant TUI stated that it expects a record-breaking number of tourists to visit Greece this year. Aage Dünhaupt, TUI's director of Communications, stated to AMNA on Sunday that interest in visiting Greece has skyrocketed this year. In...

Top Five Destinations in the Peloponnese

More and more travelers are discovering the gems of the Greek mainland, and most of all, the beautiful destinations of the Peloponnese. So what are the top five destinations travelers are flocking to in the southern Greek peninsula? Monemvasia, The Oldest...