Greece predicts very few bookings in June
According to ekathimerini.com, tourism officials and groups anticipate a major increase in visitor numbers to Greece starting in late June or early July. In an interview with the state-run Athens-Macedonian News Agency, the deputy president of the Greek hoteliers union, Christina Tetradi spoke of a “nonexistent” May and very few bookings in June with […]
Read MoreItaly opens to all travelers from June 1
From Tuesday, travelers from a variety of nations will be able to fly to Italy without having a valid cause. Italy, as one of Europe’s most popular vacation spots, is undoubtedly hoping that reopening now would salvage some of its summer season. In May, Italy reopened to EU and Schengen tourists, as well […]
Read MoreWhat is the EU Digital Covid Certificate?
People will be allowed to travel across European borders using a health passport starting July 1st, which will serve as verification of a person’s health condition. Here’s the latest on how to travel Europe this summer, in light of the new official agreement between all EU countries. The Permanent Representatives Committee of the […]
Read MoreWine Clubs – A Convenient Way to Know Wine
Wine clubs have been sprouting up in recent years as a result of an increased interest in wine and greater wine consumption. In fact, according to figures from the Wine Institute, sales of wine in the United States went up four percent in 2004. Exports of wine by other countries to the U.S. remain […]
Read MoreGreece: Beaches ready for summer holidays with new rules
As it prepares for the return of tourists for summer vacations, Greece has implemented a variety of new rules on its beaches, including social separation for sunbathers and limitations on music at beach bars. The country is now on the UK’s 172 amber list, which means that vacations are not yet possible, but there […]
Read MorePortugal: João de Arens voted best beach in Europe
Vacaay reports that more British users included the Algarve‘s João de Arens beach in their itinerary than any other beach in Europe, with over 500,000 UK travellers planning their bucket-list itineraries on the website. “While not the most accessible beach, it is easy to see why the secluded João de Arens was voted […]
Read MoreMalta: Cash incentives to potential travelers
In order to revive the Covid-19-hit economy, a European country that relies on tourists has offered some cash rewards to potential travelers. Malta has announced a new plan under which tourists who stay at least three nights at participating hotels will receive cash rewards. Visitors in five-star hotels will receive 100 Euros from […]
Read MoreItaly: Vacation vaccinations will not be allowed
People will not be able to get vaccinated for COVID-19 in any area of Italy while on vacation this summer, according to Regional Affairs Minister Mariastella Gelmini. There have been proposals for a system that allows individuals to get vaccinated outside of their home region, particularly for second vaccinations, so that Italy‘s vaccination […]
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