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The tourism that harms…

The tourism that harms…
Papazisis Publications and Ianos Book Store launch the new book by Professor Periklis Litras and Athina Papageorgiou titled "The Tourism that harms…Its unseen and defamatory side". The presentation will be held on Tuesday the 21st of January at 6 pm in the events foyer of Ianos Book Store (24 Stadiou street, Athens). 

Win a splendid Weekend getaway at Archontiko Kaltezioti

Win a splendid Weekend getaway at Archontiko Kaltezioti
Trésor Hotels & Resorts in collaboration with Sfera 102.2 Radio Station, give away a splendid weekend getaway for 2 at Archontiko Kaltezioti in mountainous Arcadia. Enter the draw and get the chance to be the lucky winner!

The Brits show preference to Greece, once again this year

The Brits show preference to Greece, once again this year
The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, released a study listing the countries that will play an important role in the tourism market for the year 2014 and Greece is included in the list. 

Souvenir, folk art and artistic handicraft exhibitions in Athens this January

Souvenir, folk art and artistic handicraft exhibitions in Athens this January
Starting as of today the 8th of January and up to the 12th of January, the exhibition center Metropolitan Expo at the Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” is going to be hosting 3 in 1 exhibitions for those interested in souvenirs, folk art and artistic handicrafts.  

Epiphany in Greece: Blessing the waters of the country

Epiphany in Greece: Blessing the waters of the country
The celebration of the Epiphany, or “Theofania” as it is called in Greek, is celebrated every year across Greece on the 6th of January and it is recognised as the anniversary of the baptism of Jesus Christ. This is the main reason why the Greek Orthodox church has selected this special day for “the blessing of the waters” too.  

The new 5-floor APIVITA EXPERIENCE STORE in Athens, Kolonaki district

The new 5-floor APIVITA EXPERIENCE STORE in Athens, Kolonaki district
APIVITA is a pioneering natural cosmetics company in Greece and presents us with THE APIVITA EXPERIENCE STORE housed in a 5-storey building in Kolonaki district of Athens.

Trésor wishes you Happy New Year

Trésor wishes you Happy New Year
Trésor team wishes one and all a beautiful and creative year with countless and memorable travelling experiences!

New Year’s Eve under the Acropolis of Athens

New Year’s Eve under the Acropolis of Athens
The festive events planned by the Municipality of Athens for New Year’s Eve, will culminate at the Apostolou Pavlou pedestrian area beneath the Acropolis...

2013: Year in Review | National Geographic

2013: Year in Review | National Geographic
National Geographic always carries out an annual review of the whole year that went by through its photographic lens. Let’s have a look at some of the most exquisite photographs of the year 2013 and the story hidden behind each of them. 

The ritual and recipe of the traditional “Vassilopita” New Year’s cake

The ritual and recipe of the traditional “Vassilopita” New Year’s cake
We make our “Vassilopita” New Year’s cake - a tradition which remains very much alive in every Greek Orthodox home - and wholeheartedly wish that our piece of the cake will contain the lucky coin...a sign that the year is going to be a prosperous and happy one for us. 

Scent your home with DIY Christmas potpourri mix!

Scent your home with DIY Christmas potpourri mix!
During Christmas time, our home is always open to friends and family, thus, it is quite important that we scent it with wonderful aromas especially during this time of the year. The beautiful aromas of cinnamon, orange and various spices should just do the trick… 

Enjoy Athens "White Night" with down-town shopping till 11 at night!

Enjoy Athens
As part of the festivities planned by the municipality of Athens, inhabitants of the capital and tourists alike can thoroughly enjoy Athens “White Night” on Saturday the 28th of December 2013 and come down to the center of Athens where they can do their shopping till 11 at night!