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Mamma Mia! movie puts Greece on map

Mamma Mia!

If you haven't booked your summer holiday yet, the chances are you may end up plumping for a trip to Greece after the success of hit movie musical Mamma Mia! has led to a surge in summer holiday bookings to the country.

According to a survey by online hotel booking site, hotels.com, the number of sun seekers searching for a Greek holiday has risen by a whopping 70%.

The film version of the successful musical was shot in a number of stunning locations across Greece, from the mainland region of Pelion to islands including Skiathos and Skopelos.

Alison Couper, director of communications at hotels.com confirmed the rise in popularity of holidaying in the Greek isles saying: 'The idea that films can put a destination 'on the map' has long been established. The Lord of the Rings had a dramatic effect on New Zealand tourism.'

Incredibly Ms Cooper also revealed that cult film Borat saw Hotels.com searches for Kazakhstan soar by 300% - now that is a worry.


Click here to see all the pictures from the Mamma Mia! premiere.

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SKOPELOS island : for WALKERS and EXPLORERS

Skopelos' best kept secret is the marvellous, varied countryside, still undeveloped. Those who have already made the discovery, return again and again at every given opportunity.

Indigenous herbs and flavourings grow in abundance according to the season; chamomile in June, Oregano in July, sage in August, crocus in October, rosemary and bay all year.
Comment by D. Rekkas on August 19 20:43

STOP TELLING PEOPLE HOW AMAZING GREECE IS!
I want it to stay Greek. Not full of Brits trying to turn it into Spain. Cate, you will love Kos. That's my favourite Island, so far. lol
Comment by Pam on July 17 13:09

I have been to both Skiathos (twice) and Skopelos, Kefalonia, Poros, Corfu, and in Sep we're off to Kos. We just love Greek Islands, and mean to do them one by one! But after seeing the film Mamma Mia - I would love to do Skopelos again - I have "flown" over the wedding chapel with Google and it's awesome - it really is just a hilly sheer top with 178 steps - how they found it is just a mystery!
Comment by Cate on July 16 18:01

Greece is an awesome idea as a vacation spot. There is something I just cannot explain about these people. Kind, spontaneous like children... My best vacation experience ever!
Comment by Elena on July 16 12:35

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