Uber is expanding its presence in Spain by launching a licensed service on the country’s southern Costa del Sol coastline — ahead of the summer season when the region draws in millions of international tourists. Last year the tourist hotspot pulled in some 12.5M visitors. […]
Category: Mediterranean
Air Transat’s Flights from Greece to Canada Kick Off for Summer 2018
During a recent event in Athens organized by the airline's general sales agent (GSA) in Greece, Gold Star Aviation, Martin gave a full presentation of the airline to a group of Greek travel agencies. Air Transat recently launched its seasonal service from Athens to Toronto […]
Greece welcomes Prince Charles and calls for return of Parthenon Marbles
It is the first time, however, that you are visiting Greece in your official capacity and, as I was recently informed, it is the first time that a member of the British royal family is carrying out an official visit to Greece”, the Greek Premier […]
First ferry route linking Cork to Spain making maiden voyage this week
The company already runs ferries between the UK and Spain but Captain McCarthy of Cork Port feels this could be an even more successful route. social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours
Greece Visa Application Centres across India will now be open on Saturdays
In its endeavor to further ease visa applications for Indians planning to visit Greece, Global Visa Center World (GVCW), the Greek visa service provider … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours
Retailers make case for agent-friendly policies on Capitol Hill
This was Spain's second time attending Legislative Day and noted one major difference than in years past: It was the first year her delegation met with the member of Congress rather than staffers. Rick Ardis of Ardis Travel in East Rutherford, N.J., was here for […]
Tour an Abandoned Village in the Hills of Southern Italy
(Plan a road trip along Italy's scenic Amalfi Coast.) Thought to be a base of operations for Calabria's powerful criminal organization, the 'Ndrangheta … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit #travel #tours
Boutique Travel Firm “Your Own Italy” Launches New Custom Tour Packages
Boutique travel firm Your Own Italy has launched a suite of custom tour packages to make it easy for families and small groups to experience the history, beauty and wonder of Rome, Venice, Florence, Naples, Milan, Tuscany, Amalfi Coast, and other gems across Northern and […]
Scottish calves at risk of ‘barbaric’ treatment due to Spanish exports
The charity said the Scottish Government's opposition to a proposed ban on the long journeys, during which some young animals die, was at odds with the nation's hailed tradition for excellent animal welfare. Head of policy Nick Palmer said increased trade from Spain to the […]
‘American Girl in Italy’: Remembering the woman in this iconic photo
At age 23, Craig quit her job and took third-class accommodations by ship from New York to travel throughout Europe by herself, visiting France, Spain and Italy. It was still unusual for a woman to travel solo during this period, and Craig was excited to […]