News & Reviews about our Favorite Islands curated & presented by Holiday Skipper Walter Kruk
The originals are out of reach for now, but you can still see world-class art without the queues or ticket prices, with an online tour at the Athens Museum of Cycladic Art. The Athens museum is offering an online tour of its landmark exhibition “Cycladic Society: 5,000 Years Ago,” which was first hosted by the museum in 2016, under the …
The trimaran has won a major international marine award being voted “Multihull of the Year” in the 40 to 50-foot category. The remarkable trimaran was declared the winner following nominations by Multihulls World magazine judges and the organisers of the International Multihull Show as well as more than 10,000 public votes. Filling the gap between the shipyard’s acclaimed NEEL 45 and …
Baby steps to the new normal. In Greece we will start with easing the lockdown measures. Guidelines are in order, but they will be reviewed on a daily basis. The magic date is May 4, but the relaxation of measures comes with constant urging to remain vigilant and to follow safety guidelines – compulsory masks, use of gloves, use of …
As people across the world wait for the coronavirus crisis to pass, many countries are reaching out to potential tourists through virtual tours and eye-catching tweets. If you can’t go “there”, “there” comes to you. Tourist destinations everywhere are striving to make their sights seen and voices heard so travellers know where to go once this pandemic ends. The tourism …
The Greek government is expected to announce next week the gradual lifting the coronavirus restrictions which will start on May 4, as health authorities announced on Saturday that no fatality was recorded in the last 24 hours. Health Ministry representative Sotiris Tsiodras said that the death toll from coronavirus remains unchanged at 130. He announced 16 new cases of infections …
Article Start As well as costing thousands of life, plunging countries into lockdown and business into chaos, coronavirus has also put a stop to countless families’ holiday plans. However, leaders of some of the destinations most popular with tourists have started to discuss when we might be able to return. Countries like Spain, Italy, Greece and Turkey have hosted many …
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic we are moving forward to a beautiful summer in Greece. Flowers bloom with the Parthenon temple seen in the background, during the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, in Athens, Tuesday. Foto Source: [Alkis Konstantinidis/Reuters] Source: Spring is in the air amid pandemic | Multimedia | ekathimerini.com
Deciding on the right charter yacht and crew for your next yacht charter might be the most important part of your holiday preparations. It’s all about size, style, and sailing characteristics within your budget. To figure out which type of charter yacht is best for your particular needs, contact the Greek Island Yacht Holiday yacht charter experts. Selecting a yacht …
On April 6, 1896, the Olympic Games, a long-lost tradition of ancient Greece, are reborn in Athens 1,500 years after being banned by Roman Emperor Theodosius I. At the opening of the Athens Games, King Georgios I of Greece and a crowd of 60,000 spectators welcomed athletes from 13 nations to the international competition. The first recorded Olympic Games were …
Greece is sending out a message to the world: to stay home – due to the current developments involving the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic – but at the same time to stay in touch through technology. The Greek Tourism Ministry on Thursday announced the launch of the new online platform Greece From Home that looks to promote the country’s image to people all over the world and invites them …
tml-version=”2″ One of the first rules of big boat racing, if not the first rule, is to avoid collisions. Unfortunately, on March 12, that was not the case at the Superyacht Challenge Antigua where the J Class yacht Svea rode over the stern of the J Class yacht Topaz, causing significant damage and injuring two crew members. Multiple crew ended up …
There is not a single Athenian who could have ever imagined that the streets of the city would be completely empty. Even in mid-August, when the majority of Greeks find themselves at the beach during their summer holidays, there are tourists strolling around the centre of Athens. Over the past days, however, ever since Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced …
