Thursday , March 28 2024

Chrissie Parker

Chrissie Parker joined the Zakynthos Informer Team in 2014. Chrissie’s first experience of the island was a combined birthday and wedding celebration, in true Zakynthian style. Since then she has been able to combine her love of the island, including its incredible history, tradition and culture, with her love of writing.

Greece looking to entice more tourists in 2022

In the last week the Greek Minister of Tourism, Vassilis Kikilias met with his Romanian counterpart to discuss welcoming more Romanian tourists to Greece this summer. This meeting was part of a wider tour to discuss promoting Greece to specific countries in the hope of welcoming new tourists. Greece has …

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Greece, highest selling destination for Thomas Cook!

This week Thomas Cook’s CEO, Alan French announced that Greece is not only selling well, but the sales currently make up 30% of their bookings for 2022. Speaking to the press Mr French said “Currently 30 per cent of our bookings are for Greece, while bookings for some popular Greek …

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Which ten Greek islands should you visit?

In a recent article, the website The Travel suggests that Mykonos isn’t the only Greek island to visit this summer, however popular it may be. They recommend ten other Greek islands that aren’t to be missed, noting the major highlights for potential visitors. The locations are: Anafi Ikaria Kalmynos Kefalonia …

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Zakynthos makes the top 10 again!

The island has done it again! In an article by The Courier Evening Telegraph, entitled Greece – 10 Unforgettable places to visit, Zakynthos receives yet more positivity. The article highlights some of the best places to visit both on the mainland and further afield. Coming tenth on the list the …

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Zakynthos. Perfect for tourists who love Villas!

It’s great to see so many positive articles highlighting the island this spring, and we have another one that highlights a different kind of accommodation, Villas. Travel Weekly has published a piece listing the best villas in the Mediterranean. Six villas make up their list, with two located in Greece …

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Brexit rules deny UK workers opportunities

The UK Press is reporting that Mediterranean bars, clubs, and restaurants are struggling to find summer workers for the 2022 season. New post-Brexit employment rules are causing the issues as the rules for UK visitors and workers to the EU have changed. For many, a trip to work in a …

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2022 season: The current UK passport rules

We know there has been a lot of confusion about the passport rules for UK travellers, so this short post should help clarify the current rules. The UK government website has guidance saying that passports must meet two specific requirements for anyone who is planning to visit a country in …

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Germany: Greek Tourism is making a comeback!

During the Covid Pandemic, the Greek summer seasons of 2020 and 2021 were hit hard. The number of travellers to the island significantly dropped, either because people couldn’t travel due to illness, or because they chose to stay at home. This month the German TV programme Tagesschau.de declared Greece will …

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Greece comes 15th for nature lovers!

A recent study by Uswitch.com looked at the benefits of nature and spending time outdoors and in nature itself and the effects, it has. The study focussed on Europe and its many destinations, with stunning natural environments. The research looked at what each country had against specific parameters such as …

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Happy 12th Birthday Zakynthos Informer!

Who are we and what is a typical day like? Zakynthos Informer is a team of dedicated volunteers, who spend their time highlighting the beauty, traditions, and tourist highlights of the island to anyone who wants to know more. Many of our members have been supporting us since the start …

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