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Thomas Cook doubles “fam trips” in 2017, with Santorini on list.

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Thomas Cook says it will double the number of agent “fam trips” for its independent partners this year. The fam trips-abbreviated vesion of familiarisation trips- will include long haul destinations Florida and Mauritius, as well as Croatia, Turkey, Majorca, Tenerife, Santorini and Cape Verde. Head of trade partnerships commercial, sales and relations said Audrey Brooks-Wiggins said: “We recognise how important it is for as many of our independent agent partners as possible to experience our destinations and the quality of our exclusive hotel brands. “By increasing our educational trips by 100% this year we want agents to feel supported through Peaks and beyond.” The operator said agents can increase their chances of winning a place with every booking made through Thomas Cook. It has also extended its ‘Live Lounge’ VIP concert incentive for the fifth year running. Agents can enter a prize draw for tickets to see some of the world’s top music acts every time they book
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ANNIVERSAIRE & SHOOTING A MYKONOS

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Erick Morillo at Cavo Paradiso Mykonos Summer!!!

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Why Mykonos is Greece’s most resilient property market

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Yet while the 24-hour party people have certainly arrived, Mykonos is small compared with Ibiza, being just a fifth of the size and much more bijou. Prices can be steep, as much as €20 for a cocktail in the swankier bars, which may have helped put the brakes on mass tourism; none of the large international hotel chains has yet arrived. Last August the average hotel room in Mykonos was €507 a night, beating even the going rate of €470 a night in Monte Carlo, according to price comparison website Trivago. Meanwhile, international restaurants such as London’s Hakkasan and Buddha-Bar of Paris fame have set up offshoots on Mykonos, ensuring that the fashion set feel at home. For some, the island’s Forbes-list clientele and beach-club dining scene are more comparable with the Côte d’Azur than the Balearics. “It’s like a little St Tropez,” says Nicolas Mugni, of French property agency Demeures de Grece. The approval of the international jet set has helped Mykonos become the most r
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Scotland's Arran beats Santorini, Capri and Mykonos to be named the European island with the best hotels

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The ranking was based on 220 million reviews across 34 different websites  Jersey and Guernsey were the other British islands on the European list  Majority of the top 20 islands were in Greece - a favourite for travellers When you think of Europe's top islands, a tiny outpost in Scotland's Firth of Clyde may not be the first destination that springs to mind. But the Isle of Arran has been ranked the best in Europe for accommodation thanks to its glowing hotel reviews online. The British islands of Jersey and Guernsey also featured in the top 20. However, Greek islands appear to be the most popular among travellers as they dominate 15 spots in the list of 20. super paradise beach mykonos TOP 20 EUROPEAN ISLANDS FOR ACCOMMODATION  Rank  Destination  Index  1 Isle of Arran, Scotland  88.16 2  Astypalaia, Greece  87.48  3  Sifnos, Greece  86.21  4  Ios, Greece 85.82  5  Folegandros, Greece  85.64  6  Capri, Italy  85.59  7  Paros, Greece  85.13  8  Ke
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Travel info:Greek business owners unhappy over visa cancellation for Turks

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Under the direction of the European Commission, Greek authorities will not be renewing the special agreement between Turkey and Greece which overrules the Schengen Visa Agreement for seven Greek islands.Local business owners, however, have condemned the decision, saying they did not want to lose profits already hit hard by the country's weak economy. While a comprehensive statement, regarding the European Commission decision, was yet to be issued, the Greek Ministry for Foreign Affairs was already pushing to reinstate the agreement between the two nations. Under the special agreement, which came into force three years ago, Turkish tourists wishing to visit the islands of Chios, Lesbos, Samos, Symi, Rhodes, Kos and Kastellorizo, could apply for special Schengen visas, designed specifically for the seven islands, that permitted them to travel to the islands for between one and three days. Greek business owners and local leaders on the islands say that this could result in disast
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Forbes:The Beaches And Beauty Of Milos Island, Greece

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sarakiniko beach When it comes to beautiful islands, Greece has a lot of them. A  lot . You could spend a year just hopping from one to the next. But if you don’t have that kind of time, you’ve got to pick and choose. The famous ones like Santorini and Mykonos are certainly worth it. But if you’ll allow me to make a case for  Milos  in a few words and pictures, it might be enough for you to add it to your list. Planning a big trip? Check out  10 Things To Bring On Every International Flight (And 3 Things Not To) ,  Is Verizon’s TravelPass Worth It? ,  Should You Pay in Local Or Home Currency When Traveling? ,  Are Travel SIM Cards Worth It? ,  Is Travel Insurance Worth It? , and  The Best Cellular Plan for Travelers . Milos is about halfway between Athens and Crete, and pretty close to being on a straight line between them. It’s the farthest west of the main “famous” islands. It’s 58 square miles, so a bit bigger than Mykonos or Santorini, though much of the island is qui
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