Archive: Port of the Week
Port of the Week: Dikili, Turkey
Nicole | July 15, 2010

Situated on Turkey’s north Aegean coast, Dikili is a small fishing town known for its dark sand beaches, picturesque shoreline and warm thermal springs.
With a history dating back to the 2nd century B.C., guests will find that there is a lot to discover and explore while at port in this resort town.
From Dikili, guests can [...]

Port of the Week: Hammamet, Tunisia
Nicole | July 2, 2010

“Tunisia’s Saint Tropez” is a fitting description for Hammamet, a former fishing village known for its exotic history, white sand coastlines, ancient buildings and breathtaking villas. Located between the Mediterranean and the Sahara desert, Hammamet’s history is displayed through its bronze statues, pottery and Arabic inspired mosaics exhibited in the town’s museums and archaeological sites.
Guests visiting Hammamet [...]

Port of the Week: Skiathos, Greece
Nicole | June 25, 2010

Skiathos is one of the Greek Sporades Islands located in the Aegean Sea and the birthplace of Alexandros Papadiamantis, one of the most prominent writers of modern Greek literature. The island is famous for its golden sand beaches, thick pine forest, picturesque monasteries and hill-top tavernas.
Although Skiathos is a relatively small island, this emerald [...]

Port of the Week: Canakkale, Turkey
Nicole | June 4, 2010

Canakkale is the second largest province in Turkey and is situated on the Asian part of the Dardanelles strait, a stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia and links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara.
The province has witnessed two important battles in history. One of them being the mythological war of [...]

Port of the Week: Chios, Greece
Julie | May 19, 2010

Even though this sweet-scented island — known as the fragrant flower of the Aegean — owes its fame to mastic, it gains visitors with its natural beauty and ancient architecture. Chios, also named Hios or Khios, is an island with a long history that dates back to ancient times. The different influences of the island [...]