Greece has been an extremely popular tourist destination over the last decade. The country began making strides to position itself as a favorite amongst travelers in the early 2000s. Today, ...

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Crete has remained relatively immune from many of the financial woes that have befallen Greece since the start of the great ...

Crete, Greece’s largest island, is known for its historical sites, stunning scenery and local culture. Its incredible history has been shaped by civilizations dating back to the Minoans, Venetians, ...

CRETE, Greece — When my Greek-American friend Mano Katsompenakis invited me and my family to his summer home in Crete, we didn’t bother with much research. We just said yes. To be honest, I had never ...

Crete is one of Greece's most stunning islands. Enjoy this travel guide featuring the beaches and wonders of Crete. From the ...

All tourists are safe following a large wildfire in the city of Ierapetra in Crete, Greece, according to Andreas Fiorentinos, the Secretary General from the Greek National Tourism Organization. The ...

It’s a Saturday night in Athens in late August, near the end of high season, and the vacation crowds are beginning to taper off. Many Athenians have escaped to nearby beaches, squeezing in a last bit ...

With Greece teetering on the brink of a financial collapse, Monte Mathews decided to postpone his August trip to Athens. Eugene Emmer didn’t. Their different responses to the economic drama underscore ...