Business Travel, Mix With Pleasure in Greece

you think of traveling to Greece, you probablyYou could even stay a couple of extra days to
would think of doing it on your liesure time. Manyenjoy some sightseeing and relaxation time.
people visit Greece on thier honeymoon,Today many of the Greek hotels offer rooms
anniversary, or for a family vacation.with internet access; large capacity conference
There is so much to see in Greece; so much richrooms for meetings and seminars, and all the
history. Who wouldn't love the opportunity to seeappropriate acomidations for any business person.
the Acropolis of Athens, or the historical site ofThere are also many new hotels which have been
olympia. Maybe you have visted Grece before, orbuilt with the business traveler in mind. Even many
maybe you have only daydreamed about it.of the smaller hotels have conference rooms, and
Have you ever considered traveling to Greece forof course internet access.
your next international business meeting?When you host your next business meeting or
You probably think that the beautifullseminar in Greece, you are sure to impress your
Mediterrainian beaches and business don't mix .colleagues. You might even encourage them to
Perhaps the thought of discussing business whilebring thier families. You could plan group outings to
pondering the the medieval city of Rhodes seemsplaces such as Mystras, the Ancient Agora of
like a far fetched idea. You are probably used toAthens museum, or to one of the ancient ruins
the mundane, routine business trips.such as the Valley of the Temples.
When you board your outgoing flight and the flightWhile in Greece you not only will be able to see
attendant smiles and says "Business or pleasurethe many beautifull sights inbetween the meetings
?"; you sigh and reluctantly say "Business" as theand the seminars, but you will also be able to
thought of long boring meetings makes you wishenjoy the world famous Greek cuisine.
you were going on vacation instead.I'm sure you are already familiar with the Gyros,
Although it may sound too good to be true, youbaklava, and feta cheese, but have you ever
can travel for business and pleasure at the sameeaten them in Greece? Have you ever tried the
time. In today's fast paced world we have to finddelicious roasted lamb or yaorti. Not only is Greek
time for ourselves, otherwise we lose who wecousine delicious, it is also recommended by many
are.nutritionists as being a healthy diet.
Instead of our business giving us quality of life; weWith so many reasons for you to have your next
will be giving up our quality of life for the business.business event in Greece, you would be wise to
Wouldn't it be nice if your spouse and childrenforget about the old way of going about your
could do some shopping in downtown Athens orinternational business meetings and seminars.
sightseeing at Mount Athos while you're in theWhen you mix in a little pleasure with business,
business meeting or seminar.you and your colleagues are sure to go home
Wouldn't it be great to have them there waitingwith your minds refreshed and your stress
for you to get out of the meeting so you canreduced; you will be even more effective in your
accompany them to see one of the manybusiness dealings when you can think clearly.
majestic churches located in the early ChristianNext time the flight attendant asks you "Business
and Byzantine Thessalonica or to enjoy a picnic onor pleasure?"; you will be able to smile and say
thr Greecian coast."Both".