Athens

Perhaps you've long dreamed of visiting history-rich Greece and finally put together an itinerary that includes one (or more) of its countless islands, as well as visits to the mountainous mainland and stops in its vibrant cities. Now it's time to ensure your arrival goes smoothly. For many tourists, a valid passport is sufficient to enter Greece, but others need to obtain a visa several months in advance. Here's our guide to the requirements for traveling to Greece, how new

(and it’s worth staying right here – at NYX Esperia Palace Athens) Athens is a city where the sun illuminates the marble of the Acropolis just as it did two thousand years ago, and the air still carries the scent of jasmine, coffee and the morning sea. Every time I return here, I feel: Athens is more than just a capital. It's a state of mind. A city where history lives at every step, but life flows easily, beautifully, almost Italian-style, with a Greek accent. ✦ Where to sta

My acquaintance with Greece began with Corfu—an emerald island where the sea reflects the sky and ancient olive trees hold the memory of centuries. It was then that I first realized that Greece is not just a country, but a special state of mind: calm, warm, and endlessly inspiring. Since then, I've returned again and again—to the Cyclades, Athens, Crete, and the Peloponnese—and each time Greece reveals itself in a new way. There's no "wrong" time to travel here—there's only y