Vacation

10.24.2024, 11:30

Luxury Holiday Homes in Greece Surge in Demand

Trends regarding holiday homes in Greece, in recent years, are primarily driven by the significant demand of affluent clients who seek to buy more comfortable family homes.

10.23.2024, 23:30

Greenland Is Gorgeous and Uncrowded. Now Here Come the Americans.

The remote northern island wants more visitors: ‘It’s the rumbling before the herd is coming,’ one hotel manager says

By Allison Pohle, The Wall Street Journal

Greenland Is Gorgeous and Uncrowded. Now Here Come the Americans.

08.08.2024, 09:50

Rising Costs Force Greeks to Shorten Vacations, Cut Dining Out

The VAT increase from 13% to 24% on served non-alcoholic beverages, effective July 1, has further deterred customers, according to business owners.

07.20.2024, 09:00

How to Cope With Your Partner’s Frustrating Travel Habits

It takes work to bridge the gap when one member of a couple is Type A and the other is spontaneous

By Dawn Gilbertson, The Wall Street Journal

How to Cope With Your Partner’s Frustrating Travel Habits

05.07.2024, 16:00

Return of Urbanites to Athens-Piraeus from Orthodox Easter Holiday Reaches Peak

Since the early hours, the first ships from Crete and the Aegean islands have started to dock, with initial estimates indicating around 24,300 passengers arriving throughout the day.

05.07.2024, 15:22

DW: Greece Prepares for the 2024 Tourist Season Amid Climate Change Challenges

The Greek state has adopted measures to alleviate the impact of climate change

04.30.2024, 13:30

Greek Buyers Lead Return to Vacation Home Market

In the last six months, Greeks have made a surge into the vacation home market, notably without relying on loans.

04.13.2024, 11:00

Adventure Travel Is Increasingly Not Just for the Young

The average age of participants has risen over the past few years, outfitters say, thanks in part to better gear and more-accommodating trips

By Jen Murphy, The Wall Street Journal

Adventure Travel Is Increasingly Not Just for the Young

03.20.2024, 16:00

Airbnb: The Cities Greeks Choose for Vacations Abroad & Home

According to Airbnb data, the most popular destinations for Greeks traveling abroad this spring are Istanbul, Dubai, and Frankfurt, followed by Rome, Berlin and Warsaw.