British PM apos;s Father Travels To Greece Despite UK COVID-19 Advisory

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More than 400,000 sunseekers are thought to have had their Greek holidays ruined by government delays in relaxing the global travel warning, along with Greece's decision to ban direct flights from the UK until July 15.

Just don't make too many journeys on the tortuous roads in the mountainous interior, which might make you feel you've shaved years off your life. The local goat's milk, olive oil, organic vegetables and things to do in Pelion red wine must help, as well as the beautiful setting of sandy beaches and lush hillsides.

Pollstar's sister outlet, VenuesNow, published a list of the top-grossing venues for the decade, topped by the O2 Arena in London with nearly 15.6 million tickets told, and followed by New York's Radio City Music Hall, with 13.7 million.

U2 grossed more than a billion dollars -- $1,038,104,132, to be exact -- although that number is likely to grow, as the group is currently on its "Joshua Tree 2019" tour in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

Greek government spokesman Stelios Petsas said: "We have banned flights, direct flights from UK and Sweden until July 15. If a citizen from these countries arrives in a different way to Greece, of course they can come."



Among the Ionian islands, Kefalonia may have become busier since its 2001 starring role in the film of Captain Corelli's Mandolin, but there are still quiet corners, including the small peninsula of Cape Liakas, which doesn't attract day visitors thanks to its no-through-road and a rocky beach rather than a stretch of sand.

A full top 10 is printed below; more details are available at Pollstar. Taylor Swift is fourth with over $899 million and Beyonce fifth with $857 million. The Stones were a distant second with over $929 million gross, and Sheeran third with more than $922 million.





For some dramatic mountain and lake scenery, head to Epirus in northern Greece, VOLOS PATRAS TRANSFER where you can stay in a lodge in the heart of the Zagori region, visiting cheese farms and vineyards as well as quaint villages with medieval arched stone bridges spanning babbling rivers.

Greek government officials confirmed on Thursday that author Stanley Johnson had arrived, likely via Bulgaria, in the northern region of Pelion, VOLOS KORINTHOS TAXI where he has a holiday home, but said there was nothing untoward in his arrival.



Mr Doig said: 'The prosecution case is, having attacked her at scene one and VOLOS ACHILLION TRANSFER stripped her clothing from her, he then drags or carries her to the more concealed wooded area, much further from the road and further from houses and the footpath.

The rugged Mani peninsula, the middle prong of the Peloponnese, VOLOS NAFPLION TAXI is one of Greece's most isolated and starkly beautiful regions, with the Taygetus Mountains running down its spine. Its people claim direct descendancy from the ancient Spartans.

With 17 beautifully designed suites, villas and VOLOS ACHILLION TRANSFER houses, it is an ideal place to relax, with plenty of privacy and space. A week's B&B costs from £1,255pp with flights and transfers (Also in the Cyclades, The Rooster has just opened on the under-the-radar island of Antiparos, offering a luxuriously contemporary take on an authentic Greek hotel. Take a boat trip from the beach to explore the coast, VOLOS PATRAS TAXI which is scalloped by more than 70 beaches, or head inland on one of the networks of old shepherds' footpaths to explore this lush island which feels a touch more Scottish Highlands than Cyclades. At night, dine on organic fresh produce from the vegetable garden.

The local governor of the southern Pelion region, Michalis Mitzikos, said: "The relevant authorities are aware of the presence of Mr Johnson here and will act accordingly. We are following the instructions of the relevant authorities, health authorities and police," he said, declining to elaborate.

With 17 beautifully designed suites, villas and houses, it is an ideal place to relax, with plenty of privacy and space. In the Cyclades, The Rooster has just opened on the under-the-radar island of Antiparos, offering a luxuriously contemporary take on an authentic Greek hotel. Pictured, the view from a garden view villa

He saw a naked woman in this wooded, brambled area.  Describing the moment she was discovered by a dog walker, the prosecutor went on: ALONISSOS THESSALONIKI TAXI 'He looked in and heard the sound of moaning as if a person was in pain.

Seven nights' B&B costs from £978pp with flights and transfers (It may be one of Greece's most popular holiday destinations but Crete still has some off-the-beaten-track areas. With plenty of wood and stone, the stylish cottages - some contemporary, others more traditional - share a pool surrounded by rocks, VOLOS PORT TAXI and a restaurant on the site of an old monastery that uses produce from Thalori's own farm. A walking trail through the pine forest starts here, linking four villages and spanning 15 miles. In the remote, rugged landscape of the Asterousia Mountains in the south, a collection of 20 cottages form Thalori Retreat, which takes its name from its position between the sea (thalassa) and mountain (ori). Stay in the Erofili Hotel by the fishing village of Armenistis, and take a dip in the seawater pool or in the sea at nearby Livadi Beach.