A first-time guide to Serifos, Greece

Jun 30, 2024 • 6 min read

SwimTrek, the leading provider of swimming adventures worldwide, is excited to announce a new partnership with Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT).  Through this collaboration, SwimTrek will donate 1% of its revenue from its Galapagos Explorer Trip to help support GCT’s vital conservation projects in the Galapagos Islands.

Hyatt has bought the “me and all hotels” brand from Germany’s Lindner Hotels, a minor expansion of its European portfolio. The deal for the lifestyle hotel brand, which closed Friday, adds a 29th brand to Hyatt’s collection of hotel, resort, and timeshare brands.

Nestled amongst 45 acres of rolling hills within Southern California’s Temecula Valley Wine Country, Europa Village Wineries & Resort is set to host its third annual Great Taste of Europa Wine & Food Festival on Sunday, September 15, 2024. From 11 am to 4 pm, event goers are invited to delight in diverse flavors, discover new wines, and enjoy a variety of live entertainment throughout the afternoon. The festival will feature over 50 exquisite, award-winning European wines, unique European-inspired bites, a dedicated beer and spirits garden in the newly opened Vienza Italian Garden, and the opportunity to support local culinary talent. Guests are encouraged to indulge in culinary treats from countries like France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and Greece. Executive Chef Hany Ali pulls out all the stops, tapping into his global culinary talents to bring visitors an experience unlike any other. Additionally, the festival supports the future of gastronomy through a philanthropic partnership, empowering local culinary students to showcase their talent and passion alongside seasoned professionals. A portion of ticket sales from The Great Taste goes toward this important program.

The islands of the Aegean are the jewels of Greece, but that doesn’t mean getting to them is a breeze. Until now, Greek island hopping — glamorous as it is — has required lengthy ferry rides, inconvenient flight schedules, cruises, or, if you're lucky, your own private yacht.

Jun 25, 2024 • 7 min read

Tourists and visitors to Greece have been warned not to "take unnecessary risks" in the wake of the deaths of Europeans during the recent heatwave.

Until this year, I'd never been on a cruise — and I swore I never would. As someone anxious in general, I had plenty of reservations. What if there was a norovirus outbreak? What if I got seasick? What if the ship hit an iceberg, sinking like the Titanic? But as I brainstormed potential Spring break destinations with my 10-year-old, I reconsidered.

Greece just keeps getting better and better — especially for Hilton Honors loyalists looking to visit Athens.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s branded collection of the world’s finest private vacation homes, chalets and mansions, comprises a hand-picked selection of exceptional homes, each chosen for its outstanding quality and sought-after location, while also providing personalised service and experiences in keeping with the legendary hospitality of the award-winning brand.

As Southern European tourist destinations face increasingly hot summers and higher threats of wildfires, governments and tourism ministries are left scrambling. Scientists say it’s possible to foresee these events four to five weeks in advance, but most cities don’t have strategies in place to prepare for them.

As a kid, I spent nearly every summer with my family in Greece.