Crete, Greece

EU Entry/Exit System: Week one winners and losers

Friday, October 17, 2025

Automated e-gates and biometric kiosks at a Schengen airport illustrate the EU Entry/Exit System rollout.

Contiki will cover first-time U.S. passport costs

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

A U.S. passport sits beside a Contiki Europe tour brochure at an airport check-in counter, illustrating the Contiki free passport program.

Greece and Albania hiking tour debuts from Island Hopping

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Hikers follow a clifftop trail above Gjipe Beach's turquoise Ionian cove on a Greece and Albania hiking tour, under a clear mid-morning sky.

Athens demonstration watch: Syntagma and metro hot spots

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Syntagma Square metro entrance facing Parliament in bright daylight, illustrating Athens demonstration watch and potential station closures.

Greece: Athens strike aftermath complicates transfers

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Closed Syntagma metro entrance with barricades during Athens strike aftermath, guiding travelers on Greece general strike transit options and airport transfers.

Greece general strike squeezes Athens transit windows and airport access

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Closed Syntagma metro entrance during Greece general strike, with police barricades visible and signage, affecting Athens public transport and airport transfers.

EU entry/exit system starts October 12: what to expect

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Europe network pulse: Athens arrivals cap, Eurostar delays

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Athens caps arrivals to manage capacity, while Eurostar reports delays tied to Brussels-Midi maintenance and crowding at Amsterdam Centraal. Travelers should expect reseating.

Greece general strike on Oct. 1: what's running and how to reach the airport

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Athens Metro Line 3 train at an airport-bound platform during the Greece general strike, illustrating limited service windows and airport transfer options.

Athens Airport cuts arrivals to 28 per hour as delays ripple

Monday, September 29, 2025

A lineup of jets waits at a taxiway hold short line at Athens International Airport, illustrating air traffic controller limits and Athens Airport delays.

U.S. warns Europe against capping transatlantic flights

Friday, September 26, 2025

Amsterdam Schiphol ramp with KLM wide-bodies near the control tower, illustrating policy debates over transatlantic flights and possible capacity caps.

Contiki drops prices on 2026 Europe tours, adds three trips

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Contiki coach on a scenic European lakeside road highlights new savings on Contiki 2026 Europe tours and flexible payment options.

European Air Travel Update, Cyberattack and CPH Drones

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

A wide view of Copenhagen Airport's apron and tower as operations resume after a drone disruption, part of today's European air travel update.

Intrepid Travel Europe tours expand into quieter corners

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Travelers on a cliffside path in the Faroe Islands, part of Intrepid Travel Europe tours highlighting cooler, less crowded destinations.

Emerald Kaia sets April 2026 debut, Raiya in 2027

Friday, August 29, 2025

Emerald Kaia debuts April 4, 2026 with an 11-day Cyprus-to-Athens sailing as Scenic Group expands its small-ship luxury fleet; Emerald Raiya follows in 2027.

Eurostar cancellations, Eurocontrol caps squeeze travel

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Eurostar e320 at St Pancras as travelers plan buffers during Eurostar cancellations and Eurocontrol arrival regulations across Europe.

European Heat Wave Intensifies, Travel Faces Disruptions

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Heat-haze above European rail lines as travelers face heatwave travel disruptions and wildfire risk during a severe European heat wave.

A&K Crystal Cultural Voyages Launch In 2026

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Crystal Serenity glides into the Bay of Kotor as part of A\&K Crystal cultural voyages, highlighting small-group luxury touring.

Greece ATM withdrawal fees banned nationwide

Monday, August 11, 2025

A traveler withdraws cash from a Greek bank ATM as new rules cap third-party charges and remove Greece ATM withdrawal fees across DIAS machines.

Greece Ferry Sailing Ban Strands Travelers

Friday, August 8, 2025

A docked Aegean ferry sits idle in Piraeus as Aegean Sea winds force widespread ferry cancellations Greece during a Greece ferry sailing ban.

Celestyal Cruises Redefines Shore Excursions

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

A Celestyal Cruises guest kayaks below Santorini cliffs, showcasing cultural immersion on a boutique cruise shore excursion.

Cleanest Inland Waters in Europe Revealed

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Alpine lake in Bulgaria's Pirin Mountains mirrors jagged peaks and wildflowers, illustrating Europe's cleanest inland waters report.

Europe Flight Cancellations: Storms Scrap 50+ Flights at Four Hubs

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Ground view of storm-damp ramp at Heathrow showing multiple European carriers' jets parked after weather flight cancellations.

Naxos to Lake Garda: US Travelers Embrace Europe's Local Gems

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Colorful Limone sul Garda waterfront at midday illustrates Lake Garda travel surge among Americans.

111°F Heatwave Disrupts Greece and Türkiye Travel

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Blue Star ferry at hazy Piraeus dock underscores ferry cancellations amid Greece heatwave travel advice.

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