The Best Affordable Greek Destinations for a Summer Holiday
Over the past few years, planning a summer holiday has become increasingly expensive for many travelers. Ferry tickets, accommodation, dining, and transportation can quickly drive up the total cost of a trip, especially when visiting islands that are far from mainland Greece or traveling with a family and a car. The good news is that you don’t need to spend a fortune to enjoy an unforgettable Greek summer. The secret isn’t...
The Ultimate Greek Meze Guide: What to Order So You Don’t Look Like a Tourist
In Greece, meze isn’t just a list of appetizers, it’s a philosophy. It’s a slow-motion conversation, a way to bridge the gap between hungry friends and an inevitable, lingering sunset. Walk into a traditional mezedopoleio and order a Greek salad plus a single main course, and you’re marked as a tourist before the bread even arrives. To eat like a local, you need to embrace the beautiful chaos of the shared...
5 Best Greek Islands for Food Lovers
The soul of Greece is not found on a map of famous beach clubs or high-end resorts; it is found in the rhythmic scrape of a knife against a wooden cutting board, the scent of wild oregano carried on the Aegean breeze, and the shared clinking of glasses filled with local wine. While many islands offer beautiful vistas, only a select few possess a culinary heartbeat strong enough to define the travel experience itself. In these...
Leonardo Kolymbia Resort Enters a New Era Following €20 Million Investment Completion
Leonardo Kolymbia Resort in Rhodes has been fully transformed into a state-of-the-art holiday destination, following the successful completion of Leonardo Hotels & Resorts Mediterranean’s major renovation and expansion programme. The total investment, implemented gradually over the past two years, reached €20 million and redefines the resort’s position in both the domestic and international tourism markets, introducing...
Is Greece Expensive for Food? What Travelers Pay
A €2,20 freddo espresso at a neighborhood café, grilled fish beside a glittering harbor, a bakery spinach pie warm from the oven – Greece can make eating well feel wonderfully accessible. But is Greece expensive for food? For most American travelers, the answer is no, especially compared with major U.S. cities and many popular European destinations. The real answer changes sharply by island, season, and how close your table is...
Retracing the Odyssey: 7 Mythic Journeys Through Greece as Featured in Condé Nast Traveller
The Odyssey is more than just a foundational text of Western literature; it is a blueprint for the traveler’s soul. In a recent feature, Condé Nast Traveller explored how the timeless themes of Homer’s epic—resilience, the longing for home, and the pursuit of wisdom—are still woven into the fabric of the Greek landscape. With global interest surging ahead of Christopher Nolan’s upcoming cinematic adaptation, there has never been a...
The Legendary Limanakia Beach Bar Is the Place to Be This Summer
Some places are more than just summer destinations, they’re part of the story of the Athens Riviera. One of them is Limanakia Beach Bar, tucked away in Vouliagmeni, where rugged seaside cliffs meet crystal-clear waters and summer feels beautifully untouched by time. This iconic family-run beach bar, now in its fourth generation, has been welcoming visitors since 1969. For more than five decades, Limanakia Beach Bar has remained...
Agrilia Hotel: Discover a Peaceful Adults-Only Escape in Zakynthos
For travellers seeking the perfect balance between Zakynthos’ cosmopolitan energy and moments of pure relaxation, Agrilia Hotel is a destination that effortlessly captures the heart. This adults-only boutique hotel offers a unique stay where elegance meets tranquillity, surrounded by lush greenery and a serene atmosphere designed to rejuvenate every guest. Blending elements of traditional local architecture with a contemporary...
MGallery Rhodes: New Adults-Only Luxury Resort in Rhodes by Colossos SA and Accor
Rhodes is set to welcome a new chapter in luxury hospitality as Accor’s MGallery Collection joins forces with the renowned Colossos SA to develop MGallery Rhodes, an adults-only beachfront resort in Kallithea, scheduled to open in spring 2027. Overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea, the new resort is designed as more than just a hotel—it will be a refined sanctuary where contemporary elegance meets the natural...
SEAJETS launches daily summer routes to the Cyclades & Crete
SEAJETS is kicking off the summer season by bringing Greece’s most beloved island destinations closer than ever, with an extensive network of daily routes across the Cyclades and Crete. Whether you’re planning a quick escape or the ultimate island-hopping adventure, SEAJETS makes exploring the Greek islands faster, easier, and more enjoyable. From Piraeus, daily departures to: Syros Tinos (from May 29) Mykonos Paros Naxos...
