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The Prettiest Beach In The World

10/07/2014 Easytraveller 1 Comment Travel News

We know, we know. You’re thinking to yourself, “Come on, guys, another pretty beach?” And we totally understand but look. at. this:

Navagio has been called the prettiest beach in all of Greece, which, if we can all agree is one of the prettiest places in all the world, then this beach is the prettiest beach in the whole wide world. Logic works for us. And so do these pics. Like seriously?

Oh, did we mention that to add to the beauty there’s a creepy factor, too? There’s a large boat that just sits on the beach that is supposedly a wrecked smuggler’s ship (hence the beaches nickname of Smuggler’s Cove). Hey, at least there’s shade.

There’s a really beautiful walk and platform perched high above the beach with views of the Ionian island of Zakynthos.

And here’s the view from the beach. Not too shabby.

Source: Huffingtonpost.com

Delta connects again nonstop New York and Athens

31/05/2013 Easytraveller No Comments Travel News

“We are delighted to see the return of our summer seasonal flight between Athens and New York, offering customers more choice, nonstop convenience and onward connections to more destinations in the U.S. than any other carrier including popular destinations such as Florida and California,” said Perry Cantarutti, Delta’s senior vice president of Europe, Middle East and Africa. “The route is popular with both business and leisure travelers and we are already seeing very positive booking figures. This summer, our passengers will also be able to enjoy a range of new in-flight amenities, complementing Delta’s award winning on board service.”

Our BusinessElite customers will have the opportunity to experience the new Westin Heavenly® In-Flight bedding, designed and manufactured exclusively for Delta by Westin Hotels & Resorts. In addition, Delta has also introduced a new BusinessElite amenity kit featuring Tumi and Malin+Goetz products.

Nonstop service between Athens International Airport and New York’s John F. Kennedy airport will recommence on Sunday 2 June 2013. The flight will operate daily using an Airbus A330-300 aircraft with 298 seats, and will be operated in junction with Air France KLM.

In 2012, Delta carried over 125,000 passengers between Greece and the U.S. with an average load factor of nearly 85% on the route.

Religious Tourism grows up in Turkey

07/04/2012 Easytraveller 2 Comments Travel News

Cultural, historical and religious wealth spots in Turkey offer all the major beliefs of the world as Islam and Christianity a great opportunity for visiting the country.
Religious tourism or pilgrim tourism in Turkey is growing in popularity. These tours are perfect for people who want to trace back the history of their religion, visit Biblical places and hear the legends related to the apostles. Many luxurious or even cheap holidays in Turkey include the following hot spots of religious tourism.

Hagia Sophia Church, Istanbul
Located in Istanbul, it is a legacy made for both Christian and Muslim culture. It was originally a church converted into a mosque by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. Here, you will see one of the most beautiful architectural designs. The magnificent dome will take your breath away as it is almost 56 meters high and 31 meters in diameter. It was included in UNESCO’s List of World Heritage.
Ephesus, Izmir
Located near the Aegean Sea, it is one of the greatest cities of the Greeks in Asia Minor. It is a sacred site for Christians due to its strong association with biblical figures such as Apostle Paul, John the Baptist and Mary. It is also a tourist attraction for travellers on Mediterranean cruises. It used to be home of the Temple of Artemis which is included in the Seven Wonders of the World.
Chora Church, Kariye Müzesi
Just like Hagia Sophia, Chora Church was also a church that was converted into a mosque. It is one of the most beautiful examples of a Byzantine church. Inside the building is a beautiful interior covered with fine mosaics and frescoes. These paintings are of religious figures such as Mary, Joseph and Moses.
Church of St. Peter, Antakya
Antakya or Antioch is the place where Peter lived. This small cave church is regarded as the world’s first church where saints named the new religion Christianity. It is believed to be carved by Peter himself. The church also includes pieces of floor mosaics and frescoes.
Pool of Sacred Fish, Urfa
Known as the place where King Nimrod attempted to murder Abraham by throwing him into a furnace. It was believed that with God’s will, fire turned into water and wood turned to carps. Here, you can enjoy the scenic beauty and appreciate the infrastructures that surround it.
More information and tour programs

20-25% increase of inbound tourism to Greece from Israel for 2012

18/02/2012 Easytraveller No Comments Travel News

Greek National Tourism Organization participated in the 18th International Tourism I.M.T.M held on 14 and 15 February in Tel Aviv Israel. I.M.T.M. is the largest annual exhibition in the Eastern Mediterranean and takes place under the auspices of the Israeli Ministry of Tourism.
The large participation of both professionals and the public and the very positive reception of the Greek participation highlighted the dynamics of the Israeli market for Greek tourism, which reflected estimated growth in incoming tourism in the region of 20-25% for 2012.
The General Secretary of the G.N.T.O Mr. Koletsos gave a series of interviews to 8 journalists of Channel 2 in Israel’s state television, to the HAARETZ newspaper and to Channel 1 of the Israeli radio in Jerusalem, achieving maximum visibility and publicity of the competitive advantages offered by Greece as a tourist destination.
The full support of the mission of G.N.T.O offered ambassador to Israel, Mr. KyriakosLoukakis.
The Greek pavilion also visited the international basketball player Theo Papaloukas who supported our participation and lured crowds to visit.
It is widely believed that there is the need for planning and implementing actions for the transformation of the Israeli market in emerging market tank for Greek tourism

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That’s Greece vs That’s Not Greece

16/02/2012 Easytraveller 2 Comments Travel News

Just a small video for all our friends

16.5 million tourists in Greece for the year 2011

28/12/2011 Easytraveller 1 Comment Travel News

Just before the end of 2011, arrivals of tourists are expected to reach 16.5 million and tourism revenues go up more than 10% over last year, equivalent to a 1% increase in GDP.

For the next years the role of tourism is expected to be a catalyst for leaving the country from crisis. According to a recent study by the McKinsey Company on behalf of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises and the Union of Greek Banks, 220,000 new jobs can be created by the increase in incoming tourists in the most dynamic sector of the Greek economy.

By 2021 the contribution of tourism to the GDP of Greece is estimated to exceed 1 / 5 which means that the direct gross value added of tourism (direct and indirect contribution) can increase by 18 billion and reach 50 billion euro. Again, according to the study data, these numbers represent 44% of the number of new jobs over the next decade, but 36% of the estimated total development of the country.

In 2010, directly and indirectly employment in the tourism industry in Greece was 746,000, according to the WTCC (World Travel & Tourism Council) which is equivalent to 17.9% of total employment in the domestic economy, while during the last decade tourism contribute consistently above 16% of the GDP and covers 1 / 3 of the trade deficit.

The Association of Greek Tourist Enterprises stresses that Greece can serve 20 million arrivals by 2014, ie 20% more than the year’s record high of 16.5 million arrivals, with what this means for increasing employment.

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Heraklion Crete to welcome more cruise ships

02/11/2011 Easytraveller 2 Comments Travel News

Heraklion Crete Island Greece Heraklion port authorities welcomed the arrival of new cruise ships and is encouraging more cruise companies to include Heraklion in Crete island in their itineraries.
Very close to many archaeological sites gives you the opportunity to be an eye witness of places where the western civilization started a few thousand years ago.
The Heraklion is a modern vibrant city with nice architecture and a very interesting museum with excellent ceramic paintings.
Enjoy the Greek and Mediterranean food in the restaurants and taverns of Heraklion and taste the local wine and “raki” the local spirit.
This very informative video is made by the port authorities of Heraklion.

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29th Athens Classic Marathon

27/10/2011 Easytraveller No Comments Travel News

The interest shown by runners all around the world for the Athens Classic Marathon 2011 has reached its peak. This year’s Athens Classic Marathon event will be equivalent to last year’s success, not only regarding number of participation but also regarding the quality reached. According to the registrations progress so far, SEGAS and the Athens Classic Marathon Organizing Committee cannot but express their satisfaction from the fact that Greek and foreign runners are participating in the Race.
In a very difficult period for Greece, SEGAS, a sports federation, decidedt to show to the world that Greece may be going through difficult times but does not lose the values that diachronically carry through its history and its culture!
After concerted efforts of the President of SEGAS, UNESCO, the largest international supporter of the United Nations, is now a supporter of the Athens Classic Marathon.
In the agreement signed in Paris by UNESCO and its 193 member countries, UNESCO decided to support the efforts of our country, recognizing the Athens Classic Marathon not only as a premier sporting event but as a worldwide historical and cultural event, a bridge that connects the past with the present.
The participation of 20,000 runners from 96 different countries, the interest of top celebrities and international media puts Greece on the spot of the world, giving to our country, global visibility and revenues exceeding 20,000,000 Euros based on last year’s data.
This year’s Athens Classic Marathon becomes an international event. Following last year’s anniversary of the 2,500 years from the Battle of Marathon, SEGAS decided to utilize and extend this legacy, linking this year’s event with values like social cohesion, the power of human will and solidarity. These values that emerge through the Athens Classic Marathon are denatured into an act through SEGAS’ extensive social responsibility program that has been developed by the Federation over the last four(4)years.
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Greek cuisine on board Lufthansa flights

18/10/2011 Easytraveller No Comments Travel News

Passengers travelling from Athens to Germany with Lufthansa will experience the aroma of Greek cuisine both in Business and Economy class.

Departing from Athens international airport Lufthansa’s passengers will receive a delicate «taste of Greece», as part of the airline’s commitment to promote local products and flavours and add a local flair to its meals.
“The delicious recipes promote Greek flavours and local dishes. They are a delight not only for the palate, but also for the eye”, said Paulo Yoshikawa, Lufthansa’s Director for Greece and Cyprus, not able to hide his enthusiasm. “Breakfast, lunch or dinner are all made from fresh ingredients and come with plenty of vegetables and herbs”, he added
Characteristic recipes with Greek flair are “fish a-la-Spetsiota” – a delicious seafood dish from the island of Spetses, tagliatelle with seafood (kalamari, prawn, octopus) in tomato & ouzo sauce or spinach “sfougatto” (quiche) with potato croquette grilled tomato wedge & village sausage.
Innovative and modern, always aiming for a superior travel experience, Lufthansa is among the few European airlines that offers hot menus from the classical Greek cuisine in Economy Class, too.
“Greek recipes are inspiring, full of freshness and health. The ingredients, the flavours, the combination of herbs and materials offer a tasteful, healthy and light meal for our air travelling”, said Mrs. Brenner, Area Manager Product Design and Caterer Management Europe and North Africa.
Through sense, natural tastes and aromas, Lufthansa passengers will virtually “travel” to the islands or the small mountainous villages of Greece. Food will be a feast to the eyes and the mouth and leave the travellers with the best last impression of the country.
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Greek President of the Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports

16/10/2011 Easytraveller No Comments Travel News

Mr. Stavros Hatzakos elected as President of the Union of Mediterranean Cruise Ports (MedCruise), a particular success for the Greek port industry.
Mr. Hatzakos has been a founding member, representative of OLP SA (Piraeus port), both in the ESPO (European Sea Ports Association) and in MedCruise, and has served in many positions of responsibility in OLP.
As stated by the President and CEO of OLP SA Mr. George Anomeritis “We have called 2011 ” cruise year” and put cruise activity at the forefront of our activities. With new infrastructures and quality services we have converted Piraeus to the largest cruise port in the Mediterranean. Of course we have much more to do and we will do. We believe in Shipping, Tourism and Culture and the future of marine tourism. During last year we returned in the “port diplomacy” on the ESPO and MedCruise, we became members of SETE, participated actively in all forums, organized successfully in June in Greece the Annual General Meeting of MedCruise..
The decision of the management of OLP SA to propose to Mr. Stavros Hatzakis as president vindicates our initiatives and his long experience and history in OLP SA
Thanks are due to everyone who supported the candidacy from the world of cruise. In tough times we prove that together we can. ”

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