Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Τετάρτη 20 Ιουλίου 2016
3 Greek islands in Europe’s top 10 by TripAdvisor
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Greece is the second most popular choice for German tourists for 2016
According to a survey conducted by German tour operator giants ‘Tui’, Greece is the second most popular choice for German tourists for 2016, with Spain taking top spot as the choice of 35% Germans.
The survey was done in the area of the most densely populated state of North Rhine-Wesfalia.
Turkey, Germany and Italy are the next most popular choices.
The US (6th), Portugal (7th), Austria (8th), Bulgaria (9th) and Croatia (10th) make up the top 10 spots.
According to the findings, TU travelers will holiday for 9.6 days this summer compared to 10.4 last year.
Ad TUI estimates the trend to cut down on holidays could lead to second of third holidays later in the year.
The survey was done in the area of the most densely populated state of North Rhine-Wesfalia.
Turkey, Germany and Italy are the next most popular choices.
The US (6th), Portugal (7th), Austria (8th), Bulgaria (9th) and Croatia (10th) make up the top 10 spots.
According to the findings, TU travelers will holiday for 9.6 days this summer compared to 10.4 last year.
Ad TUI estimates the trend to cut down on holidays could lead to second of third holidays later in the year.
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Last-Minute Bookings to Make or Break 2016 Tourism for Greece
Tourist bookings to Greece are moving at a slower than ever pace, according to figures released by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) this week which found that the number has dropped by 59,000 in the first six months of the year compared to the same period in 2015.
While incoming air traffic to Greece for the January-June period marked a 4.9 percent increase, up by 278,000 arrivals, inbound road traffic dropped by 7.4 percent at a loss of about 337,000 arrivals compared to the same period in 2015.
Topping the list of main destinations accessed via air thus far are Crete, up by 11.1 percent, the Ionian islands up by 9.7 percent and the Cyclades with a rise of 16 percent.
Athens recorded an increase of 4.2 percent in arrivals and Thessaloniki a 4 percent rise.
Meanwhile, islands primarily affected by the refugee influx have seen a major decline in the number of visitors: Kos recorded a drop of 17.9 percent, Samos by 39 percent and Lesvos by a massive 63.1 percent.
At the same time, road traffic from neighboring Bulgaria fell by 32 percent.
“The figures corroborate that the tourist season underway remains ‘fluid’ and last minute,” SETE said in the accompanying statement, adding that this does not apply to all destinations in Greece, and underlining the significance of incentives instead of over-taxation for the further growth of the industry.
(source: gtp)
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Πέμπτη 26 Μαΐου 2016
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Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Greece comes third in Blue Flag certification with 430 beaches and 9 marinas!
Greece has came third among 50 countries in terms of Blue Flag certification, with 430 beaches and 9 marinas for 2016.
The country also came fourth in Europe with the European Environment Agency confirming that 97.2 percent of its beaches are of the highest quality for swimming.
Run by the independent non-profit organization Foundation for Environmental Education, the Blue Flag Program is dedicated to labeling beaches and marinas appropriate for swimming.
The criteria that a beach must fulfill to get a Blue Flag has to do with its cleanness, the water quality, organization, safety of the swimmers, environmental protection and other services.
This year, 3,462 beaches and 660 marinas in 50 countries were inspected.
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
Greece Wineries ‘Open Doors’ to Intoxicating Taste Experience
Wine lovers and bon viveurs will have the chance to indulge on May 28-29, when wineries and vineyards across Greece open their doors to the public for an intoxicating wine and dine experience.
The two-day series titled “Open Doors”, an initiative of the European Network of Wine Cities (RECEVIN), includes vineyard, production area and wine cellar tours, wine tasting sessions and many surprises.
The Wine Producers Association of the Vineyard of Central Greece (ENOAKE) is participating in the event and invites all lovers of the vine to come along and meet the producers, taste their wines and stroll selected routes that traverse the country’s most picturesque viticultural zones.
While there, visitors will have the chance to select from a wide variety of wines at attractive prices.
Meanwhile, the Wines of Crete network will also be participating with a series of food and wine tasting events featuring local delicacies and wine varieties.
“Open Doors” at wineries across Greece run between 11am and 7pm. Admission is free.
Some of the wine routes included are: the Olympus Gods, Epirus, Limnon, Naoussa, Pella-Goumenissa, Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, Dionysus and Crete.
(source:gtp)
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
DPA: German Tourists are Choosing Greece Again this Year
Despite the refugee crisis and tax hikes in Greece, German tourists are opting once again to holiday under the Greek sun, Deutsche Welle said on Monday, citing a report of the German Press Agency (dpa).
According to the dpa, despite “gloomy forecasts” made by Greek tourism representatives that refer to a dramatic reduction in bookings to Greece this summer due to the refugee crisis and the increase in the value-added tax (VAT) rate at popular Greek tourist destinations, this does not seem to be verified in practice, at least in relation to data provided by German tour operators.
As a representative of the German Travel Association (DRV) informed the dpa, this year’s booking figures to Greece are exceeding those of 2015, which had recorded a record.
According to data from DRV, German travellers are opting this year for the popular tourist destinations of Crete, Rhodes and Corfu.
On the other hand, bookings are sluggish to Samos and Kos, mainly due to the massive arrival of refugees and immigrants from Syria and other major trouble spots.
Meanwhile, the German Association for Consumer Research GfK has come to the same conclusions. According to GfK, bookings to Greece in 2016 will rise compared with last year’s summer tourist season, partially due to the decline in demand for Turkey, because of recent terrorist attacks in the country, especially in Istanbul.
Last year Turkey had ranked third on the list of favorite destinations of the Germans. The dpa added that bookings to Egypt have also declined, for similar reasons.
On the other hand, according to the dpa, tourist traffic is expected to increase significantly at Spanish and Portuguese destinations.
(source:gtp)
According to the dpa, despite “gloomy forecasts” made by Greek tourism representatives that refer to a dramatic reduction in bookings to Greece this summer due to the refugee crisis and the increase in the value-added tax (VAT) rate at popular Greek tourist destinations, this does not seem to be verified in practice, at least in relation to data provided by German tour operators.
As a representative of the German Travel Association (DRV) informed the dpa, this year’s booking figures to Greece are exceeding those of 2015, which had recorded a record.
According to data from DRV, German travellers are opting this year for the popular tourist destinations of Crete, Rhodes and Corfu.
On the other hand, bookings are sluggish to Samos and Kos, mainly due to the massive arrival of refugees and immigrants from Syria and other major trouble spots.
Meanwhile, the German Association for Consumer Research GfK has come to the same conclusions. According to GfK, bookings to Greece in 2016 will rise compared with last year’s summer tourist season, partially due to the decline in demand for Turkey, because of recent terrorist attacks in the country, especially in Istanbul.
Last year Turkey had ranked third on the list of favorite destinations of the Germans. The dpa added that bookings to Egypt have also declined, for similar reasons.
On the other hand, according to the dpa, tourist traffic is expected to increase significantly at Spanish and Portuguese destinations.
(source:gtp)
Your ultimate summer retreat in Southern Crete
Welcome to Plakias Suites, where minimal luxury meets the warmth of home away from home. Our complex of six apartments blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the Cretan landscape, offering a serene retreat in one of the most captivating spots in southern Crete—the stunning bay of Plakias.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. Our team is available 24/7 to cater to your every need, whether it’s recommending the best local restaurants or arranging a private tour of the area.
We take pride in going above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.
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