What to do, where to stay, and where to eat in Greece
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The timeless beauty of Greece—whitewashed houses, craggy cliffs, endless white beaches, clear blue seas—is new again with new hotels, exciting wines, an invigorated restaurant scene, and shopping trends set by artists and designers. All this plus the sights that travelers have sought for centuries make one suspect that this is truly home of the gods.
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Greece Features
- (Secret) Islands of Greece July, 2007
- Looking for a place that’s teeming with authenticity (not multitudes)? Follow Eleni N. Gage to these three undiscovered islands along the Peloponnese— each with its own distinct personality, all still blissfully under the radar
- The It List June, 2007
- T+L Editors’ guide to the best new hotels
Aegean Odyssey August, 2006
- Between the Turkish coastline of Izmir and the Greek island of Chios, all kinds of dramas have played out over the years—political and, for George Kalogerakis, personal as well
- Greek Revival October, 2007
- Since the 2004 Olympics, Greece's ancient capital, Athens, has undergone a much-needed face-lift. And with a new look drawing international attention, the city is hitting its stride.
Temptation Islands August, 2004
- Six seriously inviting spots beyond Athens that reveal the particular pleasures of modern (and ancient) Greece.
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Revisitation Rites November, 2003
- Thessaloniki, northern Greece's history-rich port, has played unwilling host to several empires. Returning after a long absence, Daniel Mendelsohn finds an up-to-the-minute modern city, still suffused with a beautiful sadness.
The Other Greek Isles July, 2002
- Overlooked, and less crowded than the Cycladic islands are the Eptanissia, the "seven islands" of the Ionian Sea.
- T+L Reports: The Golden Touch October, 2005
- T+L Reports: Greek Revival May, 2005