Archive for the ‘Greece’ Category

May 8th, 2012 - 12:23 pm § in Destinations, Greece, Mexico, Thailand

Top 10 Places to Go After You Graduate

They call it commencement for a reason. It’s the end of your college years, but the beginning of a different phase of your life. You will be setting out into the world, into the workforce, and your school days are now to be relegated as flashes in your fond memory banks. But stepping right out[...]

April 19th, 2012 - 3:41 am § in Destinations, Greece, Hotels Reviews and Deals

Special feature: Aldemar Royal Mare, Hersonissos, Crete

When we arrived at Heraklion Airport one evening last October, our driver told us that it had rained on Crete for the last four days. We had visited at this time of year on several occasions now, though, and always found it to be a very palatable climate – warm enough to be in shorts [...]

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April 4th, 2012 - 9:59 am § in Australia, British, Greece, Italy, News, Spain

Checking on livestock and other ‘ludicrous’ requests to consular staff

The Foreign Secretary gives a list of "ludicrous requests" for consular advice made by British tourists, including how to erect a chicken coop, help with finding lost false teeth and translating 'I love you' into Hungarian., No Comments

February 27th, 2012 - 10:41 am § in Destinations, France, Greece, Hotels Reviews and Deals, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Thailand

Top 10 city break hotels

The Dorchester, London A visit to The Dorchester on Park Lane will pay homage to a truly classic British hotel whose reputation has been built over 80 illustrious years. The 3 Michelin starred Alain Ducasse Restaurant is a highlight, as is the magnificent and thoroughly English afternoon tea which c[...]

February 24th, 2012 - 6:37 pm § in Destinations, Greece

[PHOTOS] Things to Do in Paros, Greece

You can find Greek islands with more frenetic nightlife, more secluded getaways, resorts where the needle on the chi-chi-meter reaches further into the red. But few are as well-connected as Paros while offering [...]

February 22nd, 2012 - 6:03 pm § in Destinations, Greece

[VIDEO] Acropolis Walking Tour

Nothing is quite as exciting as exciting as familiarizing yourself with one of with one of civilization's most historic and beautiful sites, and in Athens, Greece, [...]

February 21st, 2012 - 6:30 am § in Destinations, Greece, Hotels Reviews and Deals, Italy, Spain

Top 10 European holidays for 2012

Blue Palace Resort & Spa, Crete Elounda’s Blue Palace is part of the Luxury Collection of resorts and boasts a world class Thalasso Spa and over 140 room types with private pools all with sea views. The location is a star too, with a delightful private beach, crystal clear waters and soaring c[...]

February 17th, 2012 - 1:19 pm § in Destinations, Greece

[PHOTOS] Guide to Athens Nightlife

With soaring daytime temperatures for about half the year, Athenians – like Madrileños – have turned night to day and their bars and restaurants inside out to make the most of the comparative cool of the evening. You won’t want to miss the buzz of the Greek capital by night, so after a day[...]