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Reports continue to be published confirming the surge in popularity of Greek Island holidays this summer, with some suggestions being made that capacity is almost being reached for tourist beds in places such as the Greek island of Corfu.  Against this backdrop, some members of the holiday trade are noting that the popularity of quiet holiday spots, such as the Greek island of Ithaca, is also likely to rise. Ithaca set for Upturn in Visitor Numbers The Greek Islands offer a diverse range of experiences, and popular Greek Island holiday des...

A recent announcement has indicated that a new international undersea telecommunications cable will be introduced to increase the capacity for telecommunication services in Greece.  With the cable being connected through Chania, on the Greek island of Crete, the Greek Islands are also set to benefit from the upgrade. International Connectivity From Chania The new undersea cable is planned to be in operation by the end of this year, 2011, and the full reach of the cable link will be from Cyprus to Sicily, with a connection point in Chania, ...

According to recent reports in the media, the Greek wine industry is experiencing something of a recovery on the international market, helped by an increase both in quality and in the available expertise that is backing the production and sale of Greek wines. Vilana Grapes From Crete The wines that are being named as significant factors in the increase in popularity of the Greek product include a white wine from Crete based on the Vilana grape variety, which is a very widely planted white grape across the whole of Greece.  The Greek holida...

The early figures for the summer season of 2011 have been reported as showing that there has been a significant increase in the number of Greek Island holidays being purchased and enjoyed by Swedish visitors to the islands. Significant Rise in Holidays on Crete According to the figures that have been published recently, travel companies specialising in the Swedish sector of the market for Greek Island holidays are looking at an increase of about 10% year on year in the uptake on holidays on the Greek island of Crete.  This is just one exam...

Holidaymakers in a number of locations in the Greek Islands are to have the opportunity to take part in activities that go beyond the usual holiday routines this year, with programmes being set up in conjunction with the WWF that would help towards conservation in the areas involved. Volunteering on Crete and Zakynthos The locations where the volunteer programmes are being run include the popular Greek Islands of Crete and Zakynthos, and have been chosen on the basis that there are environmental projects and initiatives in the area.  Activ...

An article published in the Financial Times has indicated the prospect of an economic recovery on the Greek island of Corfu, using the business sector, including the sale of Greek Island villas as evidence to back up the projections. Greek Idyll in the Ionian Islands The Financial Times article outlines a significant number of characteristics that make the Greek island of Corfu an idyllic setting for both holidaymakers and longer term residents.  Although the Greek Islands are well known for their stunning beaches, the natural vegetation o...

Figures just published for the early months of the summer season in 2011 show a dramatic increase in the number of visitors arriving to enjoy a Greek Island holiday.  Following some disappointment about the corresponding figures in 2010, the Greek Islands are well and truly back on the rise in terms of popularity. Zakynthos Leads Revival in Numbers The Greek island of Zakynthos is one of the destinations leading the way in the number of visitors that it is attracting on Greek Island holidays in 2011.  In a year-on-year comparison, the rep...

Although the summer holiday season in 2011 is still in its early days, the Greek island of Samos is already looking ahead to 2012, as dates and arrangements are being made for the Aegean Rally, which is one of the highlights of the sailing season in the area. Fabulous Greek Island Scenery The Aegean Rally, as a sailing experience, benefits greatly from being able to offer the beauty of Greek Islands such as Samos as a backdrop to the sailing activity.  Although the sailing route encompasses a number of islands, the Greek island of Samos, c...

An announcement from Luton Airport has indicated that the number of flights being operated from the airport to the Greek Islands is due to be increased, with extra flights to be scheduled to the Greek island of Corfu. Corfu From Luton The new flights on the schedule at Luton Airport are due to be operated by Monarch, which is a trusted airline at the airport in terms of the operation of charter flights.  The service, which will be on the timetables for three days each week, will further bolster the air links that already exist between Luto...

With the beginning of the summer holiday season, the number of flights from mainland Europe to the various destinations in the Ionian Islands is increasing in line with seasonal demand, and a number of airlines and routes are featuring the Ionian Islands for the first time in 2011. Air Traffic at Summer Levels Seasonal demand for air traffic to the Ionian Islands reaches a peak in the summer season, as many thousands of travellers head off to soak up the sun during their Greek Island holidays in the region.  This year, there are additions ...