Nevertheless, the central Mediterranean route has been one of the most consistently busy; the route to Greece has undergone significant changes; and, since 2017, the western Mediterranean route to Spain has been used much more than in previous years. This does not mean that traffic […]
Category: Mediterranean
ASTA Destination EXPO 2018 in Athens boosts sales of Greece by US travel agents
More than 77% of US tour operators participating in the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) Destination EXPO 2018 currently underway in Athens, and will travel to other Greek destinations in the coming days, will "sell" Greece through their personal experiences, announced ASTA President Zane … […]
ASTA Returns to a Greek Revival
Greece has battled to recover from the financial precipice it stood at in 2010, buoyed by the country's tourism industry, which has held steady through the last eight years, even growing its U.S. inbound travelers. With this backdrop, the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) […]
New crackdown on British holidaymakers who fake food poisoning
The new regulations will come into effect in the coming weeks, before the start of the busy summer season that sees millions of Brits come to Spain on package holiday deals. Currently, a loophole allows claims management firms to levy unlimited legal costs for incidents […]
Windstar’s Winning Wine Approach with New Sommelier
Croatia's wine appellations lie coastal to the Mediterranean and inland over the Dinaric Alps, so the two regions produce dramatically different styles of wine. Look for crisp and refreshing whites in Malvasia and Riesling from the inland appellations, while the southern coastal islands offer the […]
24 hours in Madrid: A perfect day in Spain’s cool capital
A Spanish evening isn't complete without a tapas crawl. Kick things off with Padrón peppers and deep fried anchovies in Cervecería Restaurante Quevedo (Calle Quevedo, 7). Then move along to Casa Alberto (Calle de las Huertas, 18), one of the oldest bars in Madrid, for […]
Ferries in Croatia to Become More Accessible to Disabled Passengers
Travelling as a disabled person can present considerable challenges, which is why we're happy to report that making your way around the Adriatic might get a bit easier in the near future. The competent authorities have decided to work on making maritime transport more accessible […]
Three held for travelling on fake documents
All three passengers were arrested. They were handed over to the anti-human trafficking cell for further investigation. On April 1, FIA had arrested a person who illegally went to Greece and was deported from there. FIA sources said that Muhammad Mansha who was sent to […]
‘Life on the edge of civilisation’: hiking in Croatia’s mountains
… coves with antique shuttered houses, their front porches shaded by vines, a fishing boat at the front door. This is the Croatia most visitors come to see. On the other side are mountains capped in threatening cloud. That is the Croatia most people do […]
Loved ones mark 23rd birthday of Bakari Henderson, slain in Greece
A portion of the sales from the clothing will go toward a new foundation set up in Henderson's honor that will pay for travel, therapy and legal services for families that have suffered similar tragedies, his parents announced at the party. “The whole goal of […]