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Popular tourist destinations in Greece, including Athens and Santorini, are struggling with overcrowding and economic strain.

Greece is in the middle of an anti-cruise rebellion, with locals complaining about over-tourism and trashed streets

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Is it still possible to visit Santorini without having to fight your way past scores of selfie-takers? Yes, it actually is.

5 Tips for Visiting One of Greece’s Most Popular Islands — Without the Crowds

If you're planning a Greek vacation, it's a pretty good bet that you're going to be visiting Santorini. In 2023, there were 3.4 million visitors to the small island with a population of only around 20,000. Cruise ships bring in around 17,000 passengers a day to Santorini. That means, if you want to see the famous Santorini sunset from the town of Oia, you're going to be packed in with tons of other people (as you can see in the pic below), and even worse, you could be waiting hours to get a ferry from the ship and more time to take a chair lift to the city. It's gotten bad enough on Santorini with overcrowding from cruise ships that some cruise lines are canceling planned stops, meaning that, even if you've booked a cruise there, you still might not see it.

This Is Arguably The Worst Way To Visit The Iconic Greek Island Of Santorini

Maine State

The Independent

If you’re not tied to the school holidays, September is usually the best month to go away. Bask in the heat of summer without the usual crowds and swim in waters that are warmer than ever.The pace of life generally slows down from the hectic days of August, and beaches become less of a battleground over sunbeds and space.Spend a week in one of France’s most beautiful Atlantic islands where you can cycle past oyster-filled marshes and shellfish shacks. Explore Albania’s mountains, lakes, rivers and coast by electric bike, or hole up in an attractive Greek villa in the Aegean...

The best holidays to book for September 2024, from French islands to US road trips

TravelNoire

Rapper Latto is well known for her clever lyrics but fans can now look to her for travel inspiration. Her recent Instagram post flaunted her hot girl summer activities and showcased a stunning side of Italy. Latto’s summer getaway may even inspire travelers to embody the inspirational Big Latto energy while abroad. It’s all about showing off that beautiful bawdy, being catered to, and splurging on what makes you feel your best. Here’s what to know about the star’s recent relaxing, luxurious Italian vacation.

Latto Sets The Standard For Enjoying A Luxury Vacation In Italy

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If you haven’t heard of Bimini, you’re not alone. This tiny Bahamian island — the closest to the United States, just 48 miles off the coast of Miami — has long been an under-the-radar spot known mostly to avid fishermen who come for big game like marlin and tuna, or for the bonefishing on the shallow flats between North and South Bimini. One such fisherman is a guy you’ve definitely heard of, Ernest Hemingway, who called Bimini home between 1935 and 1937 (his time here inspired The Old Man and the Sea). Prior to Hemingway’s residency, Bimini was a popular hideaway during Prohibition, given its proximity to America and lack of alcohol restrictions, and was once believed to be home to The Fountain of Youth (Ponce de Leon came here searching for it in 1513).

This Tiny Island Is Going to Be the Bora Bora of the Caribbean

After visiting 30 tropical islands, some of my favorites have been Bora Bora, St. Barts, Curaçao, Barbados, and St. Martin.

I've been to 30 tropical islands. From Bora Bora to Barbados, here are the top 5 I'd visit again.

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Thousands of cruise ship passengers turned the charming Greek island of Santorini into standing-room-only hell Wednesday, proving once again it really is the worst way to travel. Suggested Reading. 'Twister' Remains The Greatest Car Commercial Of All Time. Santorini is probably what you imagine when you picture Greece in your...

Locals Told To Stay Home As 11,000 Cruise Ship Tourists Descend On Small Island

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Eden, NC

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North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

The US Sun

THIS is the shocking moment a luxury superyacht starts to sink after a crew member left a door open – causing water to flood on board. The luxury 150ft vessel dubbed “Ethos” was carrying five wealthy tourists when it dramatically started tipping over as waves crashed into its side. Sat just off the coast of […]

Shock moment luxury 150ft superyacht starts to sink after a crew member ‘left a door open’

A BRAVE mum who rescued her one-year-old baby from the sinking £14million superyacht in Sicily has described how she nearly lost her daughter to the raging seas. Brit tourist Charlotte Golunski, 35, was onboard the doomed Bayesian yacht when she was woken up by floods of water after the boat was badly damaged by a tornado. […]

Brit mum on doomed £14m superyacht Bayesian saved baby from drowning by ‘holding her up above her head in raging seas’

London, UK, 11 July 2024: Is Crete the island you have heard of many times but still haven’t got to visit in person? Here are reasons why this giant island is worth your time according to Crete family holiday resort Fodele Beach with exclusive travel tips. Sprawling coastline and...

The Greek Island That Checks Every Box, and The Island Resort That Has It All

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

 Footage has emerged of the moment a £16 million luxury Italian superyacht sunk off the coast of a Greek island. The 47-metre yacht was spotted lurching to one side when sailing near Paliokaravo Bay, Kefalonia, which is west of the Greek mainland.Five tourists and five crew members were successfully evacuated from the vessel as it ran aground in Evretis Bay where it then anchored, according to local outlet Gazetta.One of the crew members reportedly left a side door open allowing an influx of water when the weather in the area “turned”, Greek website Protothema reported.The crew did not notice...

Door left open thought to be cause of sinking of luxury £16m superyacht off Greek island

The charming allure of Marbella never fails to draw visitors. For decades the Costa Del Sol has welcomed the creme de la creme of high society from Grace Kelly and her husband Prince Rainier III of Monaco, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, as well as Audrey Hepburn. Even King Fahd...

The GRAZIA Retreat: Mett Hotel & Beach Resort Marbella

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

Ogunquit, ME

It may not be the first place that comes to mind when you consider the top vacation destinations in the world, but Real Simple magazine recently ranked Ogunquit, Maine No. 1 on a list of eight swoon-worthy summer getaways. The magazine polled travel pros for their top suggestions to curate the list, and Ogunquit holds a place of honor on a roster that includes the Greek Islands, Tokyo, and Alaskan cruises. The picture-perfect town on the southern coast of Maine, about an hour and a half north of Boston, boasts plenty of nostalgic appeal. It's a place where lobster buoys and fishing nets hang from weathered fences — and not in an ironic way. They just belong there.

Discover One Of America's Top Vacation Destinations In This Scenic Little Town On Maine's Coast

Perched on a promontory overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, Palazzo Avino was originally a 12th-century nobleman’s house before being reincarnated in 1997 as an elegant five-star hotel dedicated to giving guests a taste of la dolce vita. A design destination, it’s quieter than other Amalfi favourites and, while tourists may gather in the cobblestone alleyways, Palazzo Avino is like a beautiful fortress, offering the good life with stepped terraces dripping down the rockface, manicured gardens and high class hospitality. Affectionately known as the pink palace of Ravello, from the strawberry-hue, candy-striped parasols and crisp rosé wine to the blush of the horizon as sky and water become one, life here is rosy.

Hush Hush Haven On The Amalfi Coast: Palazzo Avino

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Rab features among Europe’s best island escapes

The Kvarner getaway of Rab has just been selected among Europe’s top six island escapes by The Guardian newspaper. Alongside idylls in Italy, France, Spain and...

Rab features among Europe’s best island escapes

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