A Vacation in Greece for the Budget-Minded
... experiences that include some of Western civilization’s most important sites, sun-drenched Aegean islands and picturesque hillside villages, Greece is a world-class vacation destination that annually attracts millions of international travelers. You don’t need to spend a fortune to have a memorable vacation in Greece. Cheap holidays in Greece are especially plentiful this year, in part because of the country’s current financial crisis. Whatever your interest, plan well and consider...
August 7th, 2010 | Maria Olia | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, Greece, islands
Monemvasia, Greece: A Medieval Treasure
On a recent quest to find Venetian castles in the Peloponnese, Greece, I discovered the amazing medieval town of Monemvasia. At first it seemed not much more than a quiet little port, dominated by a steep rock connected to the shore by a long causeway. Boats crowd the little harbour, which is lined with small shops and tavernas. What a surprise it was to find that tucked away on the sea side of that rock, is the remains of a former Byzantine settlement.
The towering rock of Monamvasia, known...
April 27th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 5Filed under: featuredarticle, Greece, History & Information
Best luxury hotels in the world
A list of the world’s best luxury hotels was recently compiled by Luxury Travel Magazine. From Arizona to Greece, the magazine found a five-star gem with every amenity imaginable.
Here is a sampling of some of the world’s most upscale hotels:
Andronis Luxury Suites – Oia, Santorini, Greece - This boutique hotel on Santorini’s Caldera Cliff is perfect for honeymooners with its infinity pool with oxygen, views of the volcano, and an on-site spa and organic restaurant.
Hastings...
August 22nd, 2009 | Jeanne Dupuis | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: British Columbia, Greece, Hotels & Places to Stay, Kentucky, luxury hotel, luxury spa, Santorini
Villa Olympia: Casual & Cheap in Athens
Today we have a guest post from W. Ruth Kozak, who writes about all thing related to Vancouver, British Columbia, as our expert at PlanetEye’s The Vancouver Guide. She is recently back from some extensive travels, and shares with us the details of this budget accommodation in Athens.
On a quiet street not far from the heights of Philoppapou Hill and the Acropolis, the Villa Olympia is an old Neoclassical house that serves as guest house, offering budget accommodation. It’s not fancy; in fact...
July 11th, 2009 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Athens, budget accommodations, budget hotels, cheap hotels, Greece, guest houses, Hotels & Places to Stay, Sounds Greek to me, the Mediterranean
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