Travel: Beating the Squeeze ; the Greatest Show On Earth Is Proving a Turn-Off for Some Holidaymakers. But, As Travel Editor Paul Groves Explains, Going Greek This Summer Makes a Lot of Sense

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The number of British visitors to mainland Greece and its islands is likely to fall this summer as the Olympic Games triggers a big shortage of accommodation in Athens and nearby islands.

Industry experts claim that latest figures show package summer holiday bookings to Greece are 30 per cent down on 2003. And Sunvil boss Noel Josephides warns that travellers face a pounds 100 premium on all Athens flights in August by Olympic Airways.

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Travel: Beating the Squeeze ; the Greatest Show On Earth Is Proving a Turn-Off for Some Holidaymakers. But, As Travel Editor Paul Groves Explains, Going Greek This Summer Makes a Lot of Sense

But there are some great bargains to be had, despite the imminent start of the Olympics and the decision of a handful of operators and owners to hike up their prices. That decision to add a nought or two to fares and rooms has largely back...

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