Articles related to "Greek Islands"



Beaches in Santorini, Greece
Santorini's beaches offer unique volcanic black, red or white sand, the crystal blue Aegean Sea and lively nightlife.
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Greek Islands Bicycle Touring
Discover the rugged beauty of the Greek Ionians on an energetic and mesmerising cycle tour of some of the lesser-known islands off the western coast of Greece.
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EasyCruise: Tour the Greek Islands
Island-hopping around Greece can be an organisational nightmare. See the ancient treasures and classical sights without the modern-day pain on an easyCruise.
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A Culinary Voyage Around the Greek Islands
Celebrated Greek cook and food writer, Theodore Kyriakou has long been fascinated by the rich diversity of uncomplicated food that the Greek islanders have devised
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Cruising the Greek Islands
More ships than ever will visit the Greek islands this summer, an area of stunning beauty and fascinating history
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Discovering Serifos, Greece
For travelers to Greece looking for quiet and relaxation, a day on the picturesque Aegean island of Serifos is the way to go.
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Kalymnos Climbing - Climb 5.12 on a Greek Island
Want to climb 5.12? Consider planning a climbing trip to Kalymnos. The island's world-class crags offer the aspiring 5.12 rock climber a wide array of route options.
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Plan a Kalymnos, Greece Climbing/Beach Holiday
Traveling to Kalymnos, Greece? Here is some helpful information for people who are planning a beach holiday or climbing vacation to this Greek island in the Aegean Sea.
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Ten Best Crete Beaches
Crete is the biggest of the Greek islands and has some of the best beaches, from quiet coves where you can sunbathe naked to huge stretches of sand that are always busy
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Cyclamen part 2
Growing Cyclamen in the alpine house.
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Eating in Laguna - Sawdust Arts Festival
A summer trip to Southern California would be incomplete without a visit to Sawdust. While there, try the eats at Laguna Taco Bowl, Deb's Deli or the Greek Island Grille.
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Ten Best Things to Do on Mykonos
The Greek island of Mykonos in the Cyclades has good nightlife, boutique hotels, fine dining, and good visitor attractions like the nearby archaeological site of Delos.
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Crete's Only Naturist Resort
Naturist & clothing-optional beaches in Greece and the Greek islands are plentiful but the Vritomartis Hotel in Crete is the only one on the island where you can bare all
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Greece's New Naturist Resort
The Vassaliki Naturist Club is Greece's newest nudist resort. Vigla Natura (in Greek) is owned by investment banker turned naturist Samantha Taylor and her husband Mark
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Greece: The Five Best Crete Hotels
Crete is the biggest of the Greek islands and has some of the country's best hotel accommodation, ranging from super spas and chic boutique hotels, to historic houses
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Island Hop to Hydra, Greece
Not far from the port of Piraeus in Athens is the island of Hydra, a feasible destination for those with limited time in Greece who want to do a bit of island-hopping.
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Rough Guide to Greece Still Best?
The first Rough Guide to Greece was out in 1982, the 12th edition in May 2008. It is one of the biggest and best travel guides to Greece, Athens and the Greek islands.
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Save on Vacation Villas in Greece, Italy, France
Travelers can find a haven for spring or summer that is also a bargain on a Greek island, the French Riviera or in Tuscany.
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The Panaghia Church of Lindos
The ancient Greek Orthodox Church of the village of Lindos in Rhodes is adorned with colorful, striking, unforgettable frescoed wall paintings.
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Visit Skopelos
For a peaceful holiday in beautiful surroundings, Skopelos is a small green jewel in the blue setting of the Aegean Sea.
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Kalymnos, Greece--Adventure Travel/Beach Holiday
On the same trip, enjoy a relaxing European beach holiday and an amazing adventure vacation by learning how to rock climb - and more - on the Greek island of Kalymnos.
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Athens: Gateway to Greece
Southern Europe Travel's correspondent in Greece leads a tour of Athens, from the Sound and Light show at the Acropolis to bouzouki players in the Plaka's tavernas.
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Hit Movies Filmed in Greece
Hollywood location scouts chose the Greek islands for lots of film classics before Skopelos and Skiathos became the setting for Mamma Mia!
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Yannis Galatis
In the summer heat of the Greek islands, an American slips into a prize-winning silk dress -- and the heady world of Greek fashion designers.
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A Review of Mamma Mia! The Movie
Mamma Mia the Movie is one of the most anticipated films of the summer. Many who have seen the Musical are anxious to see the film based on the musical and hits of ABBA.
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Summer Troubles
The Travelsleuth mourns the demise of some Mediterranean vacation gems beneath the onslaught of rampaging teenage louts and advises on select vacation options for the discerning visitor to Greece.
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Double ship launch for Princess
Princess Cruises will launch its largest and its smallest ship in an exciting double ceremony off the Greek island of Santorini
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History, Uses, and Planting of the Herb Sempervivum Tectorum (Houseleek)
History of Sempervivum and how to plant it in the garden.
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'Mamma Mia!' Makes For A Fun Mess As A Movie
'Mamma Mia' is a breezy, joyous but technically uneven adaptation of the Broadway musical, with songs written by the '70s Swedish pop group ABBA.
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A Day In Kos Town
The island of Kos in the South Aegean is a well known holiday destination but the city of Kos is a town well worth taking a day to explore.
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Airlie Beach/ The Whitsundays, QLD
The Whitsunday Islands, just off the coast of Airlie Beach, Queensland, northern Australia, are on the Great Barrier Reef and are a paradise for sailing around.
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History: Aug. 25-31
This week in Stones history
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Rugby World Cup: Marseille Hotels
The bustling port of Marseille hosts six games in the 2007 Rugby World Cup, including France, Australia, Italy, New Zealand and Argentina, and two quarter-finals too
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Treasures From the Bottom of the Sea/Turkey
Amazing treaures recovered from the bottom of the Aegean Sea are beautifully displayed in Bodrum
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Ancient Writers
Champion whinger or sensitive, new-age guy? An introduction to Catullus, one of the first love poets of the Latin language.
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Art of the Cyclades
The prehistoric Cycladic culture made distinctive and strange yet elegant statues of an almost extraterrestrial appearance.
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Athens Top Five Museums
Athens, the capital of Greece, is one of the must-see capital cities of Europe. The National Archaeological Museum is just one of many fine Athens museums
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Australian filming location facts
Famous films have been shot or set in Martin Place (Sydney), Kakadu (Northern Territory), The Whitsundays (Queensland), Broken Hill (NSW) and Bell's Beach (Victoria).
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El Greco
Article on 16th Century artist Domenicos Theotocopoulos ,known as "El Greco"
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Endangered Monk Seals Make History
Remote video camera captures first footage of birth of Mediterranean monk seal pup. Knowledge from this pup helps with care of youngest seal ever rehabilitated in Greece.
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European and Asian Bargains
You don't need to spend a fortune to enjoy the sights and sounds of relatively undiscovered nations Albania and Laos.
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Food!
a look at lost-cost road food
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Organized Tours for Youths
Tour companies geared for 18 to 35s make traveling the world a realistic goal for those on a tight budget.
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Pirates of the Mediterranean
Before Pirates of the Caribbean, pirates patrolling the ancient waters of the Mediterranean took full advantage of the powerful trade routes of Greece, Egypt, and Rome.
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Russian Cruiser Zhemchug
New and fast, the Zhemchug was a bright star in the Russian Imperial Navy during the Russo-Japanese War in 1904-1905
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Skopelos Caring for Animals and Nature
A 7am call to rescue a kitten trapped in a car-engine wouldn't please everyone, but it means a lot to Barbara Bates, founder of Skopelos Caring for Animals and Nature
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The Colossus of Rhodes
Erected to celebrate the strength of the small island of Rhodes, the Colossus stood in ruins for most of its history.
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The History of Corfu
Settled by the Corinthians in the eighth century BC, Corfu was important in the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, but suffered later from being on the fringes of empires.
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The Magic of Olive Oil
Olive oil is a vital - and healthy - ingredient in Italian cuisine and has an almost magical importance in Italian culture.
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The Slow Boat to Europe
When I was about 7 years old, my family went down to New York harbor to bid adieu to several of my relatives who were about to set sail for Europe.
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