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Cupid is getting ready for his big trip around the globe to visit lovers from all countries the 14th of February. If you want to give your loved one something very special this year, surprise him or her with a minibreak to Aphrodite's Rock (also known as Petra Tou Romiou).

Continue reading... The perfect Valentine's surprise: a trip to the birthplace of love

When people think of great archaeological sites to visit, their minds usually turn to Rome or Athens first. However, our ancestors left their mark in many ways and many places around the world. Especially the city of Paphos, on the island of Cyprus, is increasingly being heralded as an archaeological treasure trove. Formally classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1980, Paphos is not only loved by archaeologists, but also by writers, poets and artists, who are inspired by the legacy of love and beauty that the city gets from its close association with Aphrodite. First inhabited in the Neolithic times, Paphos is renowned for the insights it gives into ancient architecture through its extensive remains of tombs, theatres, villas and palaces. A few key places to visit include:

Continue reading... Paphos: Best kept secrets of Archeology

Crete is the largest of all the Greek islands, and arguably the most important and exciting. With two international airports, there are more flights to Crete each year than to any other place in Greece.

Continue reading... Between History and beachside relaxation discover Crete

Flights to Paphos take just less than four hours from most UK airports, making it an easily accessible holiday destination. Most holidaymakers board their flights to Paphos hungry with anticipation for the chance to flop onto a sun-drenched beach for a few days. However, there is more to this coastal city than the spectacular sands for which it is so well known. Steeped in history, Paphos is a stunning blend of ancient and modern, just waiting to be explored.

Continue reading... Sights of Paphos

Occupied by several rulers in history, Preveza today is a modern town with all the facilities like any other city in the world. Being at the tip of a peninsula, the city provides ample opportunities for holidaymakers to enjoy the scenic beauty of its sandy beaches and indulge in some water sports. However, if you are here to explore the history of Preveza, the town and its surroundings are quite intriguing. Your flight to Preveza will land you at the Preveza airport, located about 10 minutes from the town on the Mainland.

Continue reading... Ancient Necromanteion Preveza

Enjoying on the beach and getting into some water sports are some of the obvious choices for anyone on a holiday in Corfu. However, your trip here is definitely incomplete without visiting some of the ancient structures in the city. Flights to Corfu land at the Corfu International Airport, about 3 km from Corfu Town. Fortresses, museums, temples and palaces narrate the rich history of the town in their own way.

Continue reading... Corfu Achillion Palace

Mythology is among the popular interest of various people. It never ceases to amaze anyone taking these noted gods and goddesses in terms of their feature, talents, physical attributes and history. One of the prominent places inclined for visits in relation to those mythical creatures is Cyprus, Paphos.

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When you think of Greek islands, your mind invariably thinks of golden, dazzling beaches and all year round sunshine. But for tourists that want to experience something a little more off the beaten track, flights to Kos will surprisingly provide just the ticket.

Continue reading... The Hippocratia Festival in Kos

Last Friday, a remarkable exhibition was opened on Lara Beach in Turkey, showing over 100 massive sand sculptures by thirty artists from ten different countries all over the world. One of the sculptures is 15 meter tall and depicts several characters from Avatar, the world's most successful film ever. The exhibition is part of the Antalya International Sand Sculpture Festival, and each round, participating sculptors only have a couple of days to turn 7,500 tons of imported sand into art.

Continue reading... Taking Sand to the Beach

The island of Tenerife was showcased in a different light on the big screen when a new movie premiered in the UK.

Continue reading... Tenerife on The Big Screen

A beach together with a bucket and spade will normally lead to some sort of sand castle eventually, but have you ever seen a professional sand sculptor in action? They are able to create things you would not have thought possible. We've seen them in places like the beaches of Cannes and Mallorca, but now Antalya in Turkey has its own Sand Sculpture festival which has proved to be very popular.

Continue reading... Sand Castles in Antalya

With year round sunshine and warm temperatures, a treasure trove of ancient landmarks and cultural sites, and the backdrop of coastal Cyprus, Paphos is a dazzling and exciting place to visit.

Continue reading... Paphos A Cultural Delight