Archive for October, 2009
In Crete with rain, without money!
We left Santorini on the slow boat (took about 3 hours) to Crete (which we heard was fabulous) and were sorely disappointed! The weather was grey and pouring with rain. Anyway, we caught the bus (3 hour journey) to the town near where we were booked in for two nights. We arrived in the town, ::More
Posted in Crete by Greece Travel Blog
Kimolos – One of the most unspoilt and authentic islands that I have ever visited
The strong wind continued to rush in and chase through the balconies of the hotel, rattling the shutters and rearranging the furniture as it went. There was a lot of cloud as well and it was quite cool but not inconveniently so as we set off quite early after breakfast to return the bike to ::More
Posted in Kimolos, Milos by Greece Travel Blog
Minos Imperial Luxury Beach Resort & Spa voted Leading European Beach Resort
Minos Imperial Luxury Beach Resort & Spa in Crete was voted Europe’s Leading Beach Resort and received a 16th World Travel Award, unveiled at a ceremony in Portugal. As a kind of Oscars in tourism, the World Travel Awards are given out yearly in recognition of excellence in all sectors of ::More
Posted in Featured Greek Hotels by Greece Travel Blog
Traveling to Crete and Santorini – Some essential tips
Santorini is a special place because of the volcano and the architecture. In Crete just stay away from the capital (Irakleio) one of the ugliest cities in all Greece! Except for this, you will find in Crete beautiful nature and cities. I like Rethymno and Chania, but you can tour the whole island ::More
Posted in Athens, Crete, Santorini by Greece Travel Blog
Canada to receive the Flame of the 2010 Olympic Games
The longest domestic Olympic Torch Relay in history begins on October 22, 2009 with a traditional ritual lighting ceremony in Olympia, Greece. Olympia is the home of the Olympic Flame, the sanctuary of Zeus (father of the gods of Olympia) and the site where the first modern Olympic Games took ::More
