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Tree Pollen!

As we move into more settled spring weather, each year great clouds of yellowy-green pollen start to rise from the island’s pine and fir forests. Like many wind-pollinated species, pines and firs produce massive quantities of pollen, which inevitably will settle and coat vehicles, balconies and windows. Many people believe that they have allergies to […]

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Greece Ranked First

Thursday, April 2 – Greece has been ranked number one by UK travel agents, receiving the accolades of the “Agents’ Favourite Sunshine Getaway Destination ” as well as the “Agents’ Favourite Family Destination” award. “The Travel Celebration 2026” was held last week in London and was attended by 370 professionals from across the British travel […]

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Campaign to drive Helmet Wearing

The Greek government’s “Zero Tolerance for Not Wearing a Helmet” campaign came into force countrywide in 2025, aiming at the universal compliance of owners and riders of two and three-wheeled vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and including Light Personal Electric Vehicles to wear helmets. In 2026, police in all regions will be increasing the checks of riders […]

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More Information than any other Travel Guides!

‘A to Z Travel Club’ membership is totally free to anyone who purchases a 2026 edition printed guidebook or Kindle version. The unique features of ‘A to Z Travel Club’ membership Membership is free when you purchase any of our 2026 ‘A to Z Travel Guides’! As a member, you can register (see the button […]

‘A to Z Ambassador’, Rhodes

As part of our continuing plans to offer you the most comprehensive and customer-oriented travel guides available, for 2026, we are offering a further unique free service. In partnership with selected businesses, each island will have an ‘A to Z Ambassador’. Our aim for the service is to offer our ‘Travel Club’ members a contact […]

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11th Rhodes International Marathon

The 11th Rhodes International Marathon, sponsored for the second year by the TUI travel company and branded as the TUI Rhodes Marathon, will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Registration for the TUI Rhodes Marathon has opened for the Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 km, and 10 km races. Further information can be found on […]

The Benefits of Olive Oil

Research shows that the Mediterranean diet which includes about four tablespoons of olive oil a day as the main source of fat, along with lots of vegetables, fish and very little red meat, butter or processed grains, can reduce the risk of a serious heart attack by 25%. Olive oil is good for the heart […]

Drop in Flight Bookings

The war in the Middle East has started to hit flight bookings, with airlines saying that the soaring price of oil would probably mean a rise in air fares by the end of the summer. easyJet’s chief executive, Kenton Jarvis, said that while the airline had hedged much of its fuel into next year, avoiding […]