Greece. Enjoy your time in Greece wonderful seasides
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 Greece is a party to the Schengen Agreement. As such, U.S. Citizens may enter Greece for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. Stiff fines may be imposed for overstaying the 90-day period. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of your stay. You may also need to demonstrate at the port of entry (or during the visa interview if you are applying for a visa) that you have sufficient funds for your trip and that you have a return airline ticket. For further details about travel into and within Schengen countries, please see our Schengen fact sheet. For other entry requirements, travelers should contact the Embassy of Greece at 2221 Massachusetts Avenue NW,Washington, DC 20008, telephone (202) 939-1300, or the Greek Consulate in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Tampa, New York, or San Francisco. Most Greeks belong to the Greek Orthodox Church, which is governed by a synod of metropolitan bishops, presided over by the Archbishop of Athens. The largest religious minority is the concentration of Greek Muslims in northeastern Thrace. Some islands in the Ionian and Aegean have a significant number of Catholics. Greece's once vibrant Jewish community was nearly vanished in World War II. Banks: Banks are open from Monday to Thursday, 8:00-14:30 hrs and on Friday, 8:00-14:00hrs; on Saturdays and Sundays they are closed. Central branches of some banks may be found open until 20.00 daily and from 10.00 to 16.30 on Saturdays. For further details while in Greece please consult your hotel concierge. Climate: The climate in Greece is typically Mediterranean with warm and dry summers and mild winters. Credit cards: All major credit cards are accepted in almost all hotels, shops and restaurants. Stickers in the front windows will advise you as to which cards are accepted. We can discuss o lot of things about Greece, but now I want to tell you about hotels in Greece. Let's go. 1. Apanema Boutique Hotel - Mykonos Apanema Boutique Hotel is a small hotel with only 17 rooms (and suites), offering intimate, elegant but relaxed surroundings. It is located in the Tagoo area of Mykonos, directly on the waterfront with its unforgettable sunsets and views of the nearby Delos Island; but it is also extremely close to the animated town of Mykonos which can be reached on foot in less than 15 minutes.The excellent service completes the picture of a perfect holiday. The professional staff are at your disposal until the early hours of the morning, offering a high standard of service and the reception staff are always happy to help you make your every wish come true and are more than pleased to offer you any assistance concerning your travel arrangements or sightseeing on Mykonos. Lowest price $200. 2. The Westin Astir Palace Beach Resort - Athens Thanks to its unique setting on a private peninsula in the heart of the Athens Riviera, The Westin Athens Astir Palace Beach Resort offers the best of both worlds. Relax at classic seaside resort, with cosmopolitan city life just a short drive away. Swim or lounge at our Olympic-sized pool and private beach, or take to the sea for a variety of activities. On land, you’ll find tennis, volleyball, a fitness center, and plenty of kids’ options, plus a gorgeous new spa just steps away. Clean, contemporary lines and a cool, soothing color palette make our 162 guest rooms and suites the epitome of stylish elegance. Each is graced with the sumptuous Heavenly Bed® and a private balcony offering captivating views of the Saronic Gulf. Lowest price $300. 3. St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel - Crete St Nicolas bay is a unique luxury private beach Resort Hotel on the way from Aghios Nikolaos to Elounda. This bungalow style resort and the private pool villas expanded in a small peninsula viewing both the spectacular Gulf of Mirabello Bay and the old cosmopolitan fishing village of Aghios Nikolaos.Mediterranean in character, this delightful resort blends to perfection fresh and airy contemporary design with exceptionable service, fine cuisine and top-notch amenities. Lowest price $210. 4. Divani Apollon Palace and Spa - Athens Divani Apollon Palace and Spa is the ideal place for the seeker of sophistication and beauty. This elegant and luxurious hotel is situated on the beach overlooking the Picturesque Saronic Gulf. It appeals to both leisure and business travelers. The hotel's sensitive interior is supplemented by its extensive gardens, spacious sundecks, swimming pools and organized private beach. All of the 286 rooms And suites offer an amazing sea view. Their inviting balconies are suitable for private breakfast or thirst-quenching cocktails along with marvelous ocean sunset views and unforgettable romantic dining. Lowest price $420. 5. Katikies The Hotel - Santorini A Santorini legend and leading hotel in Greece, the Katikies Hotel is synonymous with many unrivalled characteristics. Awe inspiring Caldera views, sublime Santorini sunsets and perfectly manicured pink bougainvilleas provide the magnificent backdrop for this perennially gleaming, glistening white Santorini luxury hotel that spills down the cliffs of the magical Caldera. With a history as spectacular as its free form fantasy architectural formation of stairs, bridges, cubist cottages, infinity pools and Caldera views, the Katikies Hotel in Oia Santorini has garnered the reputation of the Grande dame of Caldera luxury hotels. Gorgeous luxury rooms in this Caldera hotel are both pristine and welcoming where magical private terraces hover over the most unforgettable of views. One of the leading hotels in Greece, perched on the Caldera cliffs, 300 feet above the azure waters of the Aegean, The Katikies Hotel in Oia Santorini provides an experience of unparalleled romance and prestigious luxury. A leading hotel in Greece, the Katikies Hotel, the foremost hotel in Oia Santorini, was the first Santorini luxury hotel to masterfully intertwine boutique luxury comforts with Mother Nature’s monumental natural setting; infinity pools with caldera views that continue down into the azure waters of the Aegean Sea. Lowest price $450. 6. Cavo Tagoo Mykonos - Mykonos All of its 80 rooms, suites and villas with minimalist decor feature: adjustable air conditioning, bathrobe and slippers, natural bath amenities, LCD TV with both film, sports, and satellite channels, DVD/CD Player, hairdryer, high speed internet access (free), international direct dial telephone, Jacuzzi bathtub and separate shower, magnifying mirror, private bar, electronic safety deposit box, 200 voltage outlets, and wake-up call service. The bar, pool, and restaurant of Cavo Tagoo long have been the pulse of cognoscenti of Mykonos for their energetic vibe, unmatched view of Mykonos town, and scrumptious creations. The guest of Cavo Tagoo can enjoy the hotel’s services which include 24 hour front desk, Baby-sitting, Concierge, Doctor on call, Excursion suggestions and bookings, Laundry Service! , Massage Therapies, Spa Fitness Center, Newspaper upon request, Outdoor parking, Porter Service, Airport/Port Transfer (nominal charge), free Wi-Fi and Hi Speed Internet Access in public spaces. Lowest price $320. 7. Grand Resort Lagonissi - Athens The legendary peninsula of Grand Resort Lagonissi has set standards at the Athens region for first class service and outstanding facilities. Each of the rooms are tastefully decorated in soothing colors that complement the oak furnishings. For more seclusion, the suites offer private decks leading to the sea, or the Royal suite offering its own indoor/outdoor pool. Come experience the science of wining and dining. Ten excellent, award-winning restaurants grace the premises serving International and Greek cuisine. Enjoy your own fitness regimen at the resort's many recreational facilities. The water sports center offers a wide range of options. This superb resort, adjacent to the cultural treasures and the privileged Mediterranean aura is the idyllic location where every visitor can find true tranquility and peace. Lowest price $310.  8. Kivotos Clubhotel Deluxe - Mykonos The Kivotos Clubhotel Deluxe, with its elegant architecture, was built respecting the environment and the traditions of Mykonos and is located upon the magnificent Bay of Ornos, just 10 minutes away from Mykonos town, port and airport. Each one of the 40 rooms and suites of Kivotos, has been individually decorated by famous artists and local craftsmen, under the meticulous attention of the owner. For your relaxation and exercise, Kivotos Clubhotel Deluxe provides five swimming pools, a private beach with water sports facilities, fitness and health club, squash court and a play room. Two restaurants, the gourmet "La Meduse" and the traditional "Le Pirate"with the Mediterranean Art cuisine, boast exquisite gastronomic tastes. Lowest price $285. 9. Vedema Resort - Santorini Surrounded by a wall like a fortified town, Vedema Resort is a world unto itself. The deluxe hotel is situated in the medieval village of Megalohori, on the legendary Greek Island of Santorini - a remnant of a mythological past. Just seven kilometers from Fira, the capital of the Island, the resort overlooks rolling vineyards, the Aegean sea, and beyond to beautiful sunsets. Stay in one of the 45 unique pastel-hued townhouses, domed with distinctive cupolas. Constructed in a traditional style, all feature an authentic look inspired by the characteristic colors of the Greek Islands. The 10 pool suites are models of fresh minimalism, originally inspired by the simple island lodges and "barefoot chic" philosophy found throughout Santorini. The Presidential Villa is a masterpiece of luxury and style. The 15th century-styled winery restaurant, Vinsanto Restaurant and Lounge, serves Mediterranean cuisine whilst Pergola Pool Restaurant offers light meals and Greek specialties. Lowest price $250. 10. Domes of Elounda - Crete Domes reinvents Elounda restoring its lost principal of exclusivity. The essence of the Mediterranean, the culture, the cuisine, the temperament, the architecture, are holistically captured in the form of a luxury resort consisting for the first time of only suites & villas that provide a small number of exclusive guests with all the amenities of a resort, while offering an abundance of living space, privacy and extraordinary service. Minimally interfering with the natural habitat and harmonically blended with their surroundings, domed structures with breathtaking ocean views emerge from the ground, respecting its natural contours and creating a Mediterranean settlement on a hillside of flower gardens, stone pathways, and olive groves just a stone’s throw away from the Venetian castle on the island of Spinalonga. Lowest price $250. | |
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