Greece
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New series: Our past in peril, Greek tourism faces the economic crisis
Gadling &bull Jan 30, 2012
This is a sculpture of a fallen Greek warrior from the temple of Aphaia on the Greek island of Aigina. Made in the 5th century BC, it's an important example of Early Classical Greek art. We owe so much to… Full Story »
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European Rail Services: Big changes in Greece
Eurocheapo &bull Jan 25, 2012
Cast back to just 18 months ago, and the departure boards at Thessaloniki railway station were rather interesting. The city boasted direct train services to ten different European countries. In those days, one could hop aboard a train in Thessaloniki and travel, without once having to change trains, to distant Prague and even-further-distant Moscow. Even this time… Full Story »
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3 reasons why Turkey is a luxurious travel destination
A Luxury Travel Blog &bull Jan 23, 2012
What comes into your mind when thinking of a holiday to Turkey? A cheap and cheerful resort by the sea, complete with neon lighted night spots similar to those found throughout the continent in places like Spain and Greece? Or… Full Story »
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- Greece
- Destination
- Travel
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To Make Ends Meet, Greece Renting Out Ancient Mouments
Vagabondish &bull Jan 19, 2012
Previously, requests to use the Acropolis-Greece's most popular site-for advertising have been refused, and very few filmakers have been allowed to shoot on the site. Any commercial activity taking place at ancient monuments is monitored and restricted by the Central… Full Story »
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Rent the Acropolis for just $2000 a day
Gadling &bull Jan 18, 2012
Desperate times require desperate measures. For instance, it would only be available for advertising firms wanting to use the ancient ruins as part of a photo shoot, or for demonstrators looking for a place to stage a protest. As you… Full Story »
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Should Greece lease the Acropolis?
Gadling &bull Jan 11, 2012
Greece has been hit hard by the recession. According to EU figures, it has 18.8 percent unemployment, the second highest in Europe and more than twice that of the United States. He said there's no shame in leasing out Greece's… Full Story »
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Fox News caught faking riot footage
Brave New Traveler &bull Dec 11, 2011
Rule #1 of pretending to be a "Fair and Balanced" news network: don't try to fake footage of a riot in Greece as impostor footage for "riots" in Moscow. I refuse to believe that this could ever be an "error"… Full Story »
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Economic Crisis Endangers Greek Monuments
Vagabondish &bull Dec 6, 2011
Tweet The Acropolis http2007 During these troubled economic times, Greece is becoming more and more reliant on tourism dollars to keep its economy up and running. Historically, tourism in the country has accounted for a whopping 18 percent of its… Full Story »
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Greece is the word at Chicago museum
Newsday Travel &bull Dec 1, 2011
Chicago's Greektown will get a major addition when the National Hellenic Museum opens to the public on Dec. 10. The four-story, 40,000-square-foot museum includes exhibits on ancient Greece, displays on the city's Greek community and a library and resource center.… Full Story »
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National Hellenic Museum opens in Chicago
Newsday Travel &bull Dec 1, 2011
Chicago's new National Hellenic Museum is opening with a family-friendly exhibit "Gods, Myths and Mortals: Discover Ancient Greece" that lets patrons take a quiz to discover which Greek God they most resemble. Interactive stations involve trivia questions, solving riddles and… Full Story »
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Overlooking The Odeon of Herodes Atticus from The Acropolis in Athens, Greece
Everything Everywhere Travel Blog &bull Nov 23, 2011
Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. Discover great travel photos. Full Story »
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The Radar: Strikes in Greece, $35 Flights, Seattle's Best Cafes
Intelligent Travel &bull Oct 19, 2011
The Radar: Top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the web #ngtradar. Check back the next day for our daily roundup. Full Story »
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Topics:
- US Airways
- Greece
- Travel
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The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Brings America's Treasured Destinations to Life with New Guide Book Published by Assouline
Business Wire Travel News &bull Oct 18, 2011
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today unveils the limited-edition U.S. Destination Guide, which is part of a special set of carefully crafted and beautifully bound books published by Assouline. A passport to the brand's impressive ensemble of over 75 of the world's finest hotels and resorts in more than 30 countries, the exclusive set unlocks hidden charms of The Luxury Collection's most breathtaking properties and geographical regions - India, Italy, Argentina, Spain, Greece and The United States. To celebrate the debut… Full Story »
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Greece: Tensions Rise in Athens as more Strikes are Planned
World Travel Watch &bull Oct 17, 2011Tensions are rising in Athens as new strikes are planned for mid-October in response to the government's latest austerity measures. Alongside the picture of enormous lines at gas stations due to a strike of refinery workers is the piling up… Full Story »
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Mediterranean: Seabourn cruise week from $1,799
Travel & Leisure Hot Deals &bull Oct 17, 2011
Though the Euro-to-dollar exchange rate has slightly improved for Americans, a European vacation can still drain the wallet. That's why it's worth taking a look at the Seabourn's sale on Mediterranean cruises. Select 7- to 14-day sailings between the end… Full Story »
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Greece: Ancient ruins in Athens; Santorini island
SF Gate Travel &bull Oct 16, 2011
Larry and Jennifer Rogers, Petaluma We went because: Jennifer studied Greek architecture, and Greece has always been on her bucket list. Don't miss: The ancient ruins in Athens. And don't miss the island of Santorini.... Full Story »
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Research and Markets: Greece Tourism Report Q4 2011 - A Modest Slowdown in Growth is Forecast
Business Wire Travel News &bull Oct 13, 2011
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/04780f/greece_tourism_rep) has announced the addition of the "Greece Tourism Report Q4 2011" report to their offering. Tourism Overview This year is likely to witness a reasonable recovery in foreign tourism to Greece, after poor outturns in… Full Story »
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First-Class Cooking Schools
Intelligent Travel &bull Oct 11, 2011
Inhabitants of the remote Greek island of Ikaria are a third more likely than Americans to reach the age of 90. But eating like a Greek doesn't mean abstinence: Good living and convivial feasting are integral to the Mediterranean way… Full Story »
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Castles in Greece in danger
Gadling &bull Oct 8, 2011
When people think of castles, they usually think of those in Western Europe such as Spain, France, and Germany. Eastern Europe, however, has just as many if not more. Greece has some of the best, like the castle of Methoni… Full Story »
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The Radar: Shenandoah Wilderness Weekend, When to Go to Greece, Fall Weekend Trips
Intelligent Travel &bull Oct 3, 2011
The Radar: Top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the web #ngtradar. Check back the next day for our daily roundup. Full Story »
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Topics:
- US Airways
- Greece
- Travel
