NEWS ARCHIVE - MARCH 2012

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March 24, 2012

Greek elections coming in Spring

March 9, 2012

Greek unemployment at 21% in December

Collective Action Swap in Greece

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Skiathos: where Caribbean azure meets emerald green - Protothema - Discover the island’s “rosy coastline”, as Papadiamantis often described the 60-odd wonderful beaches of Skiathos. Go swimming at Koukounaries, a world-renowned beach also known as Hrysi Ammos (Golden Sand)
Gold Standard: Maria Lalaounis on Where to Eat, Drink and Play in Athens, Greece - Forbes - Local sites, hotels, restaurants, etc., evaluated
Forget Mykonos and Santorini. I found a little-known island in Greece that's twice as beautiful and half the price. - Business Insider - I visited Tinos, an island well-known to Greeks that's about a 30-minute ferry ride from Mykonos
Christos Stergiou's 16-day Trip Around Greece - Travel and Leisure - Athens - Patmos - Santorini - Porto Heli
Kimolos, Greece’s tiny island gem in the Cyclades - Tornos News - though it’s tiny, it is extremely beautiful and is located in the western part of the Cyclades, a stone’s throw away from Milos.
20 secrets of the Greek islands - UK Telegraph - A survey of 20 islands with a brief description, tips and highlights. Islands covered are: Corfu, Spetses, Andros and Tinos, Kimolos, Koufonisia, Ikaria, Kythnos, Lesvos, Meganisi, Amorgos, Hydra, Alonissos, Paxos and Antipaxos, Kefalonia, Crete, Mykonos and Delos, Andros, Antiparos, and of course Santorini
Best of Greece: Secret Spots Where The Locals Go - Forbes - We tapped into a handful of local experts who know this dreamy country inside out and got their insider tips for the best places to go now, from Athens to the islands.
7 beautiful and unusual things to do in Greece - Inside Travel lab - a collection of beautiful, cultural things to do in Greece, peppered with a bit of soul and a lot of golden olive oil...
Everything You Need to Know When Planning Your Destination Wedding in Greece - Greek Reporter - The wedding planning business for destination weddings in Greece has seen a steady increase over the past few years.
The 35 Best Beaches in Greece and the Greek Islands - Fodors Travel - Sarakiniko, Balos, Pisini, Voidokilia, Porto Katsiki, Simos - more
The ultimate Greek island-hopping experience – minus the crowds and ferry timetables - UK Telegraph - sailing the Cyclades instead of ferry-hopping: “We go places they can’t reach,” said Jose, joining me at the wheel. “On here, you’re free. There’s no strict schedule or hotel checkout times.”
Santorini: More than just a pretty face - Chicago Tribune - It seems, at least in most photographs, that Santorini towns like Oia are nothing but white. The whitewash, while scenic today, was originally practical: White reflects the powerful heat of the sun. What's more, the lime that makes the whitewash is a good antiseptic -- villagers knew it would naturally disinfect the rainwater that was collected on rooftops. And I love the way the blue and white of the townscape seem inspired by the colors of the Greek flag.
Greece’s Corinth Canal: The Complete Guide - Trip Savvy - Travelers to Greece have three main options to see the Corinth Canal. First, cruise lines with small ships like Silversea Cruises, Crystal Cruises, and SeaDream Yacht Club transit the canal on eastern Mediterranean itineraries. Second, several private companies depart from Piraeus, the port of Athens, and offer a cruise through the canal. Finally, cruise ships with a day in Athens often offer a half-day shore excursion to the Corinth Canal for those who have visited Athens before.
The most flat-out gorgeous beaches in Greece - Thrillist - the Greek islands are definitely among those excessively hyped dream destinations that actually do live up to their excessive hype and look the way they look in all the postcards and calendars and Pinterest posts.