The Herodes Atticus Roman amphitheater, known locally as the Herodion, lies at the base of the southern slope of the Acropolis. It dates from the 2nd century AD and is literally minutes away from the Herodion Hotel.  Over the years it has welcomed some of the greatest names in the performing arts such as Maria Callas, Luciano Pavarotti, Frank Sinatra, Nana Mouskouri and Liza Minelli.

Travel to Athens with kids and you are guaranteed a perfect bonding experience with your family. Greece is known for its strong family-oriented culture and most of the social activities are targeted at involving relatives and friends. A city break in Athens will charm you with its diverse opportunities for recreation, which are fun and educational too. We have compiled a guide to what to see and do in Athens — to make the most of your holiday with kids.

Greece is a popular tourism destination, which has gained world-class recognition for its ancient history, art and culture. Fashion-lovers maybe be surprised to know that over the years Greece has strongly entered the global fashion industry. A few well-known Greek designers have claimed celebrity status both internationally and locally.  Since the holiday season is just around the corner we have compiled a list of the 10 top Greek Designers which might inspire you when shopping for the special