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Athens, Rhodes, and Milos are included in the 20 best destinations in Europe for holidays in 2023, according to the voting conducted by Forbes in
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Always inspiring and informative editorials from the Tornos team!.... Athens in my opinion has just only just become popular in the past 20 years or so! ...... Now I remember Rhodes being a preferred destination 50 years ago when I began working in Tourism from good ol'London town!..... Milos is a new kid on the block!..... Fabulous breathtakingly beautiful beaches!
 
I’m finally returning to the Cycladic Islands this summer. It’s been a while. I just hope that I get there before everyone’s read this article…..haha!
 
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I’m finally returning to the Cycladic Islands this summer. It’s been a while. I just hope that I get there before everyone’s read this article…..haha!
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Now that's a splendid idea Deborah!...... only means you need to be packing now to be there in a few weeks!??..... same as I used to do to arrive about now to prepare for the opening of the season before the first arrivals beginning of May!.... Kalley Mera Kalllo Mina! (... Meaning good morning and good month ahead)......A greeting in Greek traditional way of living which I love so much!
 
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