There are many beautiful beaches to be found on Thassos, including Golden Beach, Paradise, Astris and Pachis Beaches, but a lesser-known beach is Fari Beach on the island’s southwest coast, just south of Skala Maries, a picturesque little fishing harbour. But note, because of its get-away-from-it-all charm, the beach is not serviced, so you need […]
As heat waves in Greece during July and August become more common and, in cases, more severe, personal cooling devices are a great addition to your holiday packing list. One of the latest innovations is Neck Fans. There are numerous designs on the market, but the best we feel are the devices incorporating “TEC Ice […]
For those visiting Thassos or northern Greece independently, if you require a stopover 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, […]
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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 […]
Jet2, the UK budget flight and holiday company, has confirmed it will introduce flights to Alexander the Great International Airport starting in the Summer of 2027. The airport is situated near the northern Greek city of Kavala and the holiday island of Thassos. It is planned that there will be four flights per week from […]
One of the most endearing and ancient Greek traditions and explicitly a way of life is ‘philoxenia’, which to this day sets Greece apart as a very special country to visit. Philoxenia is the value of hospitality, literally meaning ‘friend to a stranger’. There is much more to philoxenia than mere hospitality. Over the millennia […]
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In recent years, the Greek islands have seen an ever-increasing number of ‘all-inclusive holidays’ being offered by the major tour operators. Whilst I understand the attraction of this format of holiday for some, such as families with young children, or those on a tight budget, they are sadly having a detrimental and irreversible effect on […]
The UK government has published an easy-to-read guide to the rights of UK air passengers. The Aviation Passenger Charter sets out what you, as a passenger, need to know about your rights and responsibilities when flying. The charter breaks down your journey into stages, to help give you the information you need to: plan and […]
