Most travel guides ‘pad out’ their printed publications with pictures of nondescript alleyways and unnamed beaches that are of little help to the reader. We wanted to offer much more and at a higher quality than is possible in our paperback book format. So, to achieve this and at no extra cost to the book […]
Everyone knows that Greece is the cradle of Western Civilization, the birthplace of democracy, that its people are extremely friendly and that the country is renowned for its stunningly beautiful scenery and weather. However, there are some facts that very few are aware of! There may be some things about Greece and its history that […]
Holidaymakers are being warned to check that their travel insurance covers all eventualities, especially given the current travel uncertainties. A couple from Northallerton in North Yorkshire who were on holiday in Sri Lanka found to their horror that their return flight via the Qatari capital Doha was cancelled due to the outbreak of the Iran […]
The “Zero tolerance for not wearing a helmet” campaign by the Greek Police continues, aimed at universal compliance among drivers and passengers of two-wheelers, as well as ATVs and Light Personal Electric Vehicles (electric scooters). Throughout this summer, Police Departments across the country will be conducting strict checks on motorcycles, motorcycle rental businesses, tourists on […]
Welcome to the unique A to Z Travel Guides, the only travel guides to seamlessly link your book—whether paperback or Kindle—with the full potential of the Internet. Our comprehensive travel guides, each around 200 pages, contain more up-to-date information than any other guide dedicated to your specific Greek island destination. Four Greek Island Titles Thassos […]
A German family who were denied the use of sun loungers on their holiday to the Aegean island of Kos in 2024 have sued and won a case against the tour operator. The court ordered the tour operator to refund the family €980 (£850), even though the tour company had already refunded €350 (£300). The […]
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Please be aware that the Police in Greece are strict on ‘Drinking and Driving’! If you are driving a vehicle, either 4 or 2 wheels, and you are stopped at one of the random checkpoints, or for erratic driving and found to be above the legal limit, you will be arrested, spend a night in […]
The latest report on the state of holiday bookings to Greece from mid-April onwards appears noticeably restrained. The available data up to the end of March, which acts as a leading indicator for the course of the season, records a significant decline in key markets. Germany shows a decrease of 30.6%, the United Kingdom 26.5%, […]
The latest news regarding flight costs comes from data released by Expedia, one of the world’s largest online travel agencies, confirming that airfares are up 24%, driven by higher fuel costs. UK airlines, including Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways, are well hedged for the next few months, but Ryanair has signalled that it will increase […]
