Summer romance in the Cyclades

Of the Aegean

Sea surf kiss on its caressed sand—Eros
The gull gives the horizon
Its blue liberty
Waves go home
Foaming answering in the ears of shells

Who took the blond sunburnt girl?
The sea breeze with its transparent blowing
Tilts the sail of dream
Far out
Eros murmurs its promise—Sea surf.

Odysseas Elytis (extract from the collection of poems “Orientations”)
Translators: Jeffrey Carson & Nikos Sarris

Greek honeymoon destinations

If you thought that a dream honeymoon in the sun means being somewhere south of the equator you probably haven’t thought about the Cycladic Islands. Golden beaches, crystal-clear water, tanning beneath a hot sun, delicious cocktails and luxury hotels will all add a little extra shine to your memories of your wedding ceremony. Let’s go on a little guided tour around Santorini, Mykonos, Sifnos and Folegandros. That should be enough to persuade you.
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“I will” you said. To be continued on Santorini...

Couples from the UK, the USA, New Zealand, Canada, Finland, China, Turkey, Austria, Germany, Australia, Brazil, Spain, Israel, Japan, Singapore, Sweden, South Africa, France, Finland, Japan, India, Russia and all over the world have chosen the crescent shaped island of Santorini as the most romantic destination to get married in the world. Imagine: wide-open spaces, stunning views of the caldera, sunsets, and the people you love. Need we say more?
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Traditional wedding in the Cyclades: A joy to share.

Although consumerism has invaded even the most remote parts of the Cycladic islands and the lifestyle has changed dramatically, the traditional religious wedding is still important especially for younger people, as it represents a moment of unforgettable joy. Many young people, not only locals but also people from all over the country as well as from abroad, choose an island in the Cyclades as their wedding place. Let’s find out the reason why.
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Love, Made in Greece

A plethora of films have been made in Greece. We couldn’t possibly list them all here. However, we have selected a few that enjoyed international acclaim and were filmed on location in various regions and islands of Greece including Hydra, Cephalonia, Skiathos, Skopelos and Pelion. These films have become “classics” and epitomize the Greek spirit via romance, passion, defiance, tragedy, forbidden love, guilty pleasures, and all else in between.
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Special feature: Explore the magnificent ruins in the ancient sanctuary of Delos, birthplace of the twin gods Apollo and Artemis.

This month our professional tourist guides take us on a journey to “the tiny archaeological gem of Delos”, according to National Geographic. They will introduce us to Artemis, goddess of animals and the hunt, and Apollo, god of healing and light.
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