Travel, Excursions & Sightseeing Tourism in Greece 2020 U L B S O N O K Y M / l e t o c e r G The National Herald T H D E L N A AT ER IONAL H www.thenationalherald.com 2 SPECIAL EDITION JANUARY 2020 Tourism in Greece 2020 THE NATIONAL HERALD ❙ “Greece is a good place for rebirths” Judith Martin Welcome to The National Herald’s first special insert (of many) of 2020! HIS YEAR, we have decided to jumpstart the new urning on summer vacation plans. The Travel Show is To those who have not visited Greece, it is known for Make your decade with an insert focused on various tourist one of the most comprehensive in North America – at - being the birthplace of democracy, the creation of the destinations throughout Greece. We know that as tracting more than 35K attendees and hosting over 750 Olympic Games, and for its unique and historical archi - summer plans winter (finally) sets in here on the east coast of exhibits related to trade and consumer travel. The show tecture. But it is so much more than that. Even the littlest Tthe United States, we Greeks living abroad can’t help it is the ultimate travel and tourism event and aims to pro - moments in Greece have the capacity to fill all your sen - when our minds wander off to our favorite beaches, vil - mote all aspects of tourism worldwide – including local ses at one time. As Henry Miller said, “it takes a lifetime now and lages, and sunsets in the motherland. products, cuisines, history, and everything in between. for someone to discover Greece, but only a moment to Drawing inspiration from The New York Times Travel The event is a ‘must attend’ for anyone who loves trave - fall in love with her.” let us help! Show, which takes place between January 24 and 26 at ling and exploring the beauty of nature. Greece, unsur - Start off the new year in a different fashion than last the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, we prisingly, has always had a strong showing in years past – make your summer plans now and let us help! See thought this was the perfect time to get your wheels ch - and will continue to do so. you in Greece in just a few months! Make us Privy of your wishes and we will bring them to Life! b Imerovigli, Santorini, Cyclades, Greece, 84700 a Landline: +30 22861 10000 [email protected] WEDDINGS & EVENTS [email protected] RESERVATIONS [email protected] ❙ THE NATIONAL HERALD Tourism in Greece 2020 SPECIAL EDITION JANUARY 2020 3 4 SPECIAL EDITION JANUARY 2020 Tourism in Greece 2020 THE NATIONAL HERALD ❙ Unique Greek Tours Offers Tailor-Made Excursions Capsis Elite Resort in Crete to Suit Your Needs The Ideal Honeymoon Destination By Eleni Sakellis TNH Staff RETE The impressive Capsis Elite Resort is a uni - que hotel complex spread across an entire pri - vate peninsula and surrounded by magnificent views of the Aegean Sea. Dispersed throughout Cthe stunning botanical gardens is a choice of three collections, each with its own concept and design, ranging from a modern- art inspired boutique hotel, bungalow style accommodation, all-suite hotel, maisonettes and villas with private pools. The Resort is an exceptional destination for romantic ho - neymoons with a variety of tailored packages designed to offer the very best for the special days after your wedding. The Bronze Package includes accommodation in Classic rooms or bungalows, fast check in, and a welcome drink, a basket of fruit, traditional Greek pastries, and a bottle of wine awaiting you in your room; flower petals and candies on the bed. You will be upgraded to a pool or sea view luxury room or bungalow (depending on availability). It should be noted that a Wedding certificate is mandatory ARGOS, GREECE – Unique Greek Tours Managing Director and Owner prior to arrival and upon confirmation of the reservation for all Vangelis Zouzias spoke with The National Herald about the company and packages. the wonderful, personalized options it makes available. The love and passion for the beautiful Peloponnese region, as well as the deep knowledge of every part of the area, makes Unique Greek Tours the perfect guide for travelers looking to experience the region through pri - vate tours. The company’s goal is to help visitors discover the Peloponnese through excursions tailor-made to suit their needs, including adventure, culture, ga - Crete is stronomy, nature, and wellness. Through Unique Greek Tours, visitors can experience the Peloponnese in a familiar way, like going for a walk with an a fantastic old friend born and raised in the area. mosaic The team is made up of many people, from professional drivers to tour guides who love and know the region – nature, sports and action lovers, as of marvelous well as lovers of Greek culture. With many exciting tours to choose from, visitors will enjoy the beauty beaches, and richness of the Peloponnese through the eyes of a local. Each destination is carefully chosen for its unique history, traditions, and everyday life. Visitors ancient ruins, sample the real Greek life and experiences through the tailor-made tours, and Unique Greek Tours invites clients to share their interests and prefe - and breath-taking rences with them in order to truly experience the Peloponnese in their own personal way. scenery Whether it is intense and adventurous travel or a slower paced tranquil experience, Unique Greek Tours are full of culture and natural beauty, and will undoubtedly make any visit to the Peloponnese, and Greece in general, unforgettable. The Silver package includes accommodation into the Life - mix-grill cuisine, fresh fish caught locally and heavenly traditional style collection suites, Classic Junior Suites, bungalow-suites, Greek dishes to satisfy even the most demanding palate. and bungalow maisonettes. The package includes the same Crete is a fantastic mosaic of marvelous beaches, ancient elements as the Bronze as well as an in-room continental bre - ruins, and breath-taking scenery. Its lively cities and picturesque akfast on your first morning; complementary one hour of Ja - villages are inhabited by wonderful people generously sharing cuzzi and one-day use of sauna, hammam, indoor pool and re - their traditions, heavenly cuisine, and proud way of life. The laxation room at the Euphoria Rejuvenating Spa (upon request landscape can change tremendously, with a distinct contrast and availability), complimentary access to the Fit4Life Fitness between the north side of the island with its long, sandy bea - Lounge for the duration of your stay (upon request and availa - ches, large cities, and booming nightlife, and the south coast bility), one complimentary bottle of Greek wine served at the where the terrain is rougher with a fascinating relief, mountai - Ikaros Lobby Bar. nous roads, and small villages. The Gold Package, the ultimate honeymoon package, fea - Crete can be cosmopolitan, traditional, isolated, busy, offe - tures Seafront Luxury Suites, Maisonettes and Villas with pri - ring diverse experiences depending on the visitor’s require - vate pools from the Exclusive collection and the same elements ments, as there are great options for everyone. Crete’s ga - as the Bronze and Silver, plus 10% on all services and trea - stronomy is a topic of its own. With a booming farming industry tments (upon request and availability), one afternoon tea at that makes the island self-sustainable for most products, Crete the Lobby Bar, and one candlelit 3-course meal with wine ser - has a large variety of superb quality vegetables, meats, and ved in your room (24-hour notice). seafood. Traditional recipes handed down between generations Throughout their stay, guests are taken on a gastronomic take full advantage of these ingredients, creating enchanting journey, starting at one of the resort’s six multi-cuisine restau - flavours that will make anyone fall in love with this corner of rants and eight bars. Dishes are prepared using fresh ingre - the world. dients, with fruits, vegetables, and herbs either grown and handpicked from the resort’s own organic greenhouses or so - More information about Capsis Elite Resort urced locally. Rich buffets serving different dishes every day, is available online: capsis.com What are some of the most popular tours available? delicious Italian comfort food with an Aegean backdrop, amazing Mycenae – Epidavros from Nafplion, the City Tour of Nafplion, the City and Gastronomy Tour of Athens, Nemea Wine Tasting, Hiking Arcadia, and Food Tour and Sailing Nafplion. What are the advantages of booking a private tour? A private tour offers relaxation, VIP service, personal treatment and the opportunity to adjust the pace and tour visits according to preferences. What can participants look forward to when they book a gastronomy tour, for example, or a cycling tour? Medieval castles, beautiful villages that have stopped in time, lively cities, lazy beaches shimmering in the sun, snow-capped peaks, clear rivers cros - sing enchanted forests. Our tours offer adventure, uniqueness and com - munion with our land and traditions. How far in advance should those interested book their tour? The sooner they book their tour, the better availability they get on the dates that interest them. But anytime they decide to book a tour with us we are ready to serve them. Are there discounts available for booking early or for booking mul - tiple tours or for repeat customers? There can be discounts for repeated customers or multiple tour bookings. Everything is negotiable. What is the best time of year for tours or are they available all year round? The tours are available all year round. The best time of the year though, especially for specific tours, is from spring to autumn.