Greeks are historically superstitious, and many beliefs live on, especially in rural areas. Below are a few that you won’t find in the majority of travel guides! With Orthodox Easter fast approaching, there are many traditions and superstitions relating to this celebration. One is regarding salt, eggs and bread, which should not leave a home […]
Our aim is not only to publish the most accurate and up-to-date travel guides available but to also save you money, before and during your holiday. With this in mind, we have selected a range of exclusive member discounts and special offers for your 2025 holiday. All you are required to do is show your […]
For those visiting Thassos or northern Greece independently, if you require a stop-over near Thessaloniki airport at the beginning or end of your visit, we are offering a ‘Travel Club’ members’ only discount offer at the 4 Star Royal Hotel. The hotel was built in 2004, at an advantageous spot on top of a hill, […]
Below, we have added a link to the British government’s website that covers the latest rules concerning UK citizens travelling to Greece in 2025. Link to UK Government website
Around the world, Greece is famous for its beautiful islands, but few realise there are 1,200 to 6,000 islands and islets in total, dependent on the definition of an island, but only 227 are officially designated as inhabited. The largest Greek island by area is Crete, located at the southern edge of the Aegean Sea. […]
In 2023, the highly respected international travel writer, Mike Gerrard, reviewed our ‘A to Z’ travel guides to the Greek islands on his website ‘Greece Travel Secrets’. Mike Gerrard writes on travel for newspapers, magazines and websites in the UK and worldwide. He has won awards for his writing and photojournalism, as well as a […]
Each year over 1 million travellers from 172 countries are consulted by the ‘Best European Destination’ organisation to vote for their best destination in Europe out of a total of 500 of the most beautiful sunny holidays and the best locations for cultural and gastronomic holidays. This year the Northern Aegean island of Thassos has been […]
The Palace of Aigai (Aegae), built by King Philip II of Macedonia, the father of Alexander the Great, and where Alexander was crowned king in 336 B.C. after the assassination of his father, has reopened after a 16-year major restoration. The palace, located 72 km west of Greece’s northern port city of Thessaloniki, is one […]
We have been contacted many times in the past by holidaymakers on Thassos, who after our travel guide has been recommended, ask where they can purchase a copy in local shops. Although in the past we have been able to supply locally, due to Brexit, the cost of shipping and now the addition of Customs […]
The Coastal Marine Research Laboratory of the Research Technology Foundation, based on Crete, has reported that their research has determined that around 100,000 tons of plastic waste end up in the Mediterranean each year. The alarming level of waste is posing a significant threat to marine ecosystems, whilst large amounts get deposited on the coastlines, […]
