Volcano behind Atlantis legend re-awakens – msnbc.com

msnbc.com Volcano behind Atlantis legend re-awakens msnbc.com From the air, the resulting caldera, or volcanic crater, appears as a small cluster within the larger collection of Greek islands in the Aegean Sea. Over the next four millennia, the largely underwater caldera at Santorini has experienced a series of ... and more » Read more »

Ask Lonely Planet: Natural marvels to rival Romans – New Zealand Herald

Ask Lonely Planet: Natural marvels to rival Romans New Zealand Herald And if so, what's the best way of getting from there to Santorini in the Greek Islands ? Should we head back to Istanbul and fly via Athens, or travel to the coast of Turkey and take a ferry? Read more »

Cruise the Aegean with this Transat special – Globe and Mail

Globe and Mail Cruise the Aegean with this Transat special Globe and Mail Why it's worth it: Not only are you helping the troubled Greek economy, you can check out the new Acropolis Museum in Athens before hopping on a port-intensive cruise that visits the Greek islands of Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini as well ... Read more »

Ferry Strike Snarls Greek Easter Travel – About – News & Issues

Ferry Strike Snarls Greek Easter Travel About - News & Issues By deTraci Regula, About.com GuideApril 11, 2012 The Panhellenic Seaman's Union has idled ferry traffic to and from the Greek islands with a strike in protest of austerity measures affecting the union. Unfortunately, it affects the holiday plans of ... Read more »

Greek seamen’s strike leave thousands stranded; – Europe Online Magazine

Greek seamen's strike leave thousands stranded; Europe Online Magazine By our dpa-correspondent and Europe Online Athens (dpa) - Thousands of travelers were left stranded during the Orthodox Easter holiday and businesses on the Greek islands have been dealt a mighty blow as seamen continued a second day of a 48-hour ... Read more »

Strikes halt Greek ferries, strand tourists – The Daily Telegraph

CTV.ca Strikes halt Greek ferries, strand tourists The Daily Telegraph From: AP FERRY services to Greek islands and nearby Italy have been halted by a 48-hour strike that left thousands of islanders stranded and disrupted holidaymakers' plans at the start of the country's vital tourism season. Read more »

Strikes halt Greek ferries, strand tourists – Herald Sun

CBS News Strikes halt Greek ferries, strand tourists Herald Sun FERRY services to Greek islands and nearby Italy have been halted by a 48-hour strike that left thousands of islanders stranded and disrupted holidaymakers' plans at the start of the country's vital tourism season. Read more »

Santorini Theme Park in Faraway Thailand – Greek Reporter

Greek Reporter Santorini Theme Park in Faraway Thailand Greek Reporter By Marianna Tsatsou on April 9, 2012 in News, Thailand It seems that Greek islands are a top destination! And for those who are not rich enouch to own one like Aristotle Onassis, it may be easier to create theme parks to remind them of their sunny ... and more » Read more »

Travel deals: Sailing adventures to Greece and the Galapagos – Toronto Star

Toronto Star Travel deals: Sailing adventures to Greece and the Galapagos Toronto Star In the Greek Islands , itineraries range from eight to 15 days on small but comfy yachts - it's just you, the skipper and seven other ship-mates - from Athens to Mykonos, (April 29 departure), Santorini to Mykonos (May 13), Santorini to Kos (May 6) and ... Late Deal: G Adventures Offers 35% Off Greek Sailing Holidays MarketWatch (press release) all 4 news articles » Read more »

Holiday romance ends in court for young lover – Sydney Morning Herald

Holiday romance ends in court for young lover Sydney Morning Herald A WEALTHY Sydney businesswoman who met a younger Albanian lover on a holiday in the Greek islands attempted to prevent him living in Australia after they broke up, a court heard yesterday. Mother of two Kerrie Patterson had a ''whirlwind romance'' with .. Read more »