Discover stocking fillers and sugary treats with an extra feelgood factor: from scrumptiously photogenic pastries and chocolates to cinnamon teas, patchouli room fresheners, spa cosmetics, cuddly teddy bears outfitted in the Hotel Grande Bretagne's doorman's uniform to Greek designer wear, there's something for everyone - especially for ...
Read moreIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Athens. Almost as a reaction to the muted Christmas we had last year, the appetite for live entertainment and cultural offerings seems to have gone into over-drive. Expect Christmas 2021 to be bigger, sparklier and more filled with festive fun than ever before, certain menacing letters of th...
Read moreQatar Airways’ Black Friday offers are extended for 4 additional days. Save on your next holiday when you book by 2 December 2021 and fly on board the World’s Best Airline. Explore the charm of a new city and choose from fascinating destinations around the world for your next holiday. Book now online and benefit from great savings and fares star...
Read moreQatar Airways’ Black Friday offers are extended for 4 additional days. Save on your next holiday when you book by 2 December 2021 and fly on board the World’s Best Airline. Explore the charm of a new city and choose from fascinating destinations around the world for your next holiday. Book now online and benefit from great savings and fares star...
Read moreQatar Airways’ Black Friday offers are extended for 4 additional days. Save on your next holiday when you book by 2 December 2021 and fly on board the World’s Best Airline. Explore the charm of a new city and choose from fascinating destinations around the world for your next holiday. Book now online and benefit from great savings and fares star...
Read moreAfter being starved of live entertainment, you'd like to listen to live music in a setting that is safe, elegant and uplifting? We've got you covered. The iconic Winter Garden at the Hotel Grande Bretagne comes alive to the sounds of jazz, opera and harp at live musical evenings, adding a touch of refinement to your post-work cocktails. W...
Read moreThanos Prunarus nails it with the perfect antidote to all our decadent cravings at In Love Again - sinfully seductive sweets laced with cocktails, all in one tasty mouthful, crafted to perfection by Michalis Nourloglou. We’ve fallen head over heels in love with this inviting ‘coffee meets cocktail-inspired sweets and plants corner.’ As will...
Read moreWhatever your plans this Saturday morning, drop them! You've watched Chef Arnaud Bignon earn two Michelin stars consistently for over 15 years. He now joins you at home to share his insider culinary secrets, for FREE! Bring your aprons and appetites for an 11am date with Michelin Chef Arnaud Bignon. Join fellow Insider gourmets for a 30-m...
Read moreWhat would life in Greece be like, without olives for eating and olive oil for cooking? Unimaginable. And that has been true since time immemorial - which means, for human beings, the Neolithic Age is 'when it all began to happen'. Archaeologist Holley Martlew – in praise of the olive. Did you know that olives in their native ...
Read moreThe Museum of Modern Greek Culture, housed in 18 fully restored buildings from the late 19th and early 20th century in the Plaka district, opens its doors to the public for the first time by hosting the Athens Digital Arts Festival. In its 17th edition, the Festival seamlessly ties in the old and the new, by creating a digital village in ...
Read moreYou’d love to welcome a furry, four-legged member to your family? Adopt a stray! There are any number of volunteer groups doing a remarkable job of saving, spaying, neutering and feeding strays in Athens. Strays have a deeper attachment to their adoptive families, are in-house therapists, and you’ll be rewarded with licks and cuddles for ...
Read moreGet ready for star-studded performances – just to name-drop and grab your attention briefly - Sting, Monica Belucci, Marina Abramovich and Akram Khan – will all be here, in Athens! Plus, a slew of thought-provoking exhibitions and film festivals to sate your lockdown cultural deprivation for good! 1. Sting at the Odeon : A legen...
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