Fodor''s Essential Greece - With the Best of the Islands

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:

• New islands added: Milos, Zakynthos, and Kefalonia



• Two full chapters on the Cyclades



• Editor¿s Choice: enriching features on Greek mythology, history, and design

TOURISM TRENDS:

• COVID-19: Greece responded quickly and decisively to its coronavirus outbreak in
  
  March. It banned non-essential travel starting on March 23 and had effective
  
  communication with its citizens through daily television broadcasts. With its strict
  
  lockdown measures the nation managed to keep deaths to around 175 with 4,012
  
  confirmed cases (and very few in the Greek Islands where many travelers visit). As of
  
  July 1, 2020 Greece had opened its borders from all EU/EFTA nations as well as 15
  
  third-party nations suggested by the EU, such as Canada and Australia, with random
  
  screenings for arriving passengers. The entry ban for non-EU citizens has been extended
  
  until July 31.



• According to Greece's Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, Greece is expected to break record tourist numbers in 2020



• New hotels across the country in 2020: Kalesma in Mykonos; Angsana Corfu; Hotel MGallery in Athens, Lindos Grand Resort and Spa on Rhodes



• New cruise offerings marketed to U.S. (ex: Celebrity added two Greek ports to meet demand: Zakynthos and Hydra)

FULLY REDESIGNED!

• New front cover has eye-catching full-bleed images with key selling points on the front



• New back cover is fully-redesigned



• ¿Best of¿ Lists will visually engage the reader and provide an overview of the entire destination (best things to eat, see, do, drink, as well as what to read and watch before going)



• Visually focused with more color and images including more full and half-page images throughout and color-coded category icons



• Other useful features including Great Itineraries, Calendar of Events, What You Need to Know Before You Go, and more



• ¿Travel Smart¿ (logistical planning tips section) now at the front of the book and redesigned to be more infographic in feel



• Stronger Voice and Opinions give all Fodor's guides more personality. Books are more friendly and conversational in tone, going beyond informational to being inspirational

CURATED AND RELEVANT:

• Focused coverage on only the best places so travelers can make the most out of their limited time.



• Carefully vetted recommendations for all types of establishments and price points.

CONCISE:

• Shortened reviews presented with brevity and focus.

Please see additional key selling points in the book main description

About the author

For over 80 years, Fodor's Travel has been a trusted resource offering expert travel advice for every stage of a traveler's trip. We hire local writers who know their destinations better than anyone else, allowing us to provide the best travel recommendations for all tastes and budget in over 7,500 worldwide destinations. Our books make it possible for every trip to be a trip of a lifetime.

Summary

Whether you want to explore the Acropolis of Athens, watch the sunset in Santorini, or party in Mykonos, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Greece are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Greece guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s “Essential” guides have been named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020!
Fodor’s Essential Greece travel guide includes:

• AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
• MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
• MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
• COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
• HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, activities, and more
• PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Best Beaches in Greece,” “What to Buy,” and more
• TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
• HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, art, architecture, cuisine, and more
• SPECIAL FEATURES on “The Acropolis: Ascent to Glory,” “What to Eat and Drink,” “Greece’s Gods and Heroes,” “The March of Greek History” “The Meteora Monasteries,” and more
• LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
• GREEK-LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
• UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Athens, the Acropolis, Delphi, Attica, Santorini, Mykonos, Milos, Crete, Corfu, Rhodes, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Epirus, Thessaly, the Peloponnese, Meteora, the Dodecanese, the Ionian Islands, Delos, Folegandros, the Cyclades, Patmos, Hydra, Skopelos, Naxos, Paros, Antiparos, Kos, the Northern Aegean Islands, Heraklion, Greek mythology, Palace of Knossos, the best beaches in Greece, and more.

Planning on visiting Europe? Check out Fodor’s Essential Italy and Essential Croatia.
*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.
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Product details

• Authors: Fodor's Travel Guides, Fodor''s Travel Guides, Fodor's Travel Guides
• Publisher: Random House USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 31.08.2021, delayed
• EAN: 9781640973695
• ISBN: 978-1-64097-369-5
• No. of pages: 816
• Series: Full-Color Travel Guide
• Subjects: Travel > Travel guides > Europe; TRAVEL / Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, Travel & holiday guides, TRAVEL / Food, Lodging & Transportation / General