Eimai Mesa…I’m In! Athens hosts the World Special Olympics 2011
Regardless of the harsh economic climate that clouds Athen’s beautiful landscape, Apollon the mascot of the World Special Olympics welcomes Athletes, Families, Coaches, and Spectators from all over the world casting rays of inspiration as Athens prepares to host Approx. 7500 Athletes from 183 countries that will compete in a variety of events in 30 venues until July 4th.
06.24.11World Special Olympics Athens Greece 2011
06.23.11Behind the scenes…Special Olympics Ceremony
The Special Olympics Volunteers meet their team members that include all ages and backgrounds to contribute to the staging of an 
unforgettable Opening ceremony to honour Special Olympics Athletes from around the world. Without the Volunteers and their support, it would not be possible to deliver the Special Olympics messages that spread awareness about people with intellectual disabilities and acknowledge the contribution they are to our world.
03.18.11Vancouver…Cosmopolitan city with Natural Gifts
Beautiful Vancouver…cosmopolitan natural beauty nestled in the province of British Columbia, Canada.
World class in spirit, many people journey to this city to experience the essence of one of the best cities in the world to live ranking, and the freshness of the west coast lifestyle. As fresh as the rich Aboriginal culture and traditions that are rooted in every apspect of this land’s tapestry, that whisper ancient cultural ways in the coastal waters and sing their stories proudly through the myriad of forests and islands dotted around the coast. Spiritual and cleansing, Vancouver is the gateway to a holiday filled with adventure and awe. Every kind of excursion starts with the generous and welcoming hospitality of the Canadian people. People who come from around the world and become Canadian form this rich mosaic of Vancouver’s multicultural community. They all share the pride, and love they have for our province and this is evident in how they embrace and express their diversity within Vancouver. My mother emigrated to Vancouver from a small village in Greece in the 1950′s as well as manyof my friend’s parents. Our parents participated in the creation of a community started by the first Greek pioneers to come from Greece and openly sang the praises of a province that helped them to prosper and provide a life for themselves and their families. This is one of the same stories that begins all the other present day cultures that built our city. Diversity and inclusion have not always been easy but this variety of cultural pioneers built the “themelia” (Greek for foundation…) of Vancouver. When you visit our city, you visit the richness of human spirit manifested in every part of the city, even the downtown Eastside where life flows in a different rythym…. a rythym that is recognizable in every country and city. Life flourishes here in a different way and many dedicated Canadian people and organizations commit themselves to creating life quality and dignity for all of it’s residents…being the change they want to see. Travel writers emphasize the exciting qualities of cities they visit…I live in Vancouver and when I travel and return I am present to the beauty and amazing life this province has bestowed upon me and my family. I can walk by the ocean, saunter down a tranquil forest, ski in the mountains, experience cultural traditions, have coffee in a quaint tucked away coffee shop and discover something new about my city everyday…either walking distance, a skytrain stop, a ferry ride away and the adventure unfolds as little or as much of it I want to experience. I will be posting places I love and recommend around Vancouver. I know that you will enjoy your visit to Vancouver and as you ride the Gondola in Whistler looking out at the serene wildness of Vancouver’s mountain oasis or stroll through a mystical Stanley Park trail you will understand why Eleni sent you to Vancouver…
09.01.10La Selini…Paros footsteps to Hospitality
A beautiful quiet get away
Welcome!
Quiet inviting comfort...
La Selini is a small quaint little Greek Holiday Home away from Home…17 Rooms and Studios to be exact which are literally footsteps to the beach in Parikia Paros. There are many hotelsRooms, Studios on this Island and the competiveness for each free spirited traveller’s attention is extremely fierce. As you step off the boat, you are flashed by countless little board signs and each representative proclaims that you will get the best price. let the haggling begin! That may be true…but what the traveller does not know is that with that price there is the risk that their experience and level of customer service will be minimal and may even be non existent. When hotels take your vacation money without giving you the experience of hospitality and appreciation, a beautiful trip becomes deposited with a film of resentment that reminds you to never return and never ever recommend that particular hotel. At La selini you are never in danger of that film. The only experience you will have is of being taken care of with an open heart by Canadian hotel owner Louann Askin. She truly wants to provide you with more value than you expected for your stay at La Selini. Louann strives to give you the best experience possible and if you dont believe me, check Trip Advisor, La Selini has been ranked number 1 out of 45 specialty hotels in Paros. To earn that accolade guests which Louann affectionately calls “clients” have written about their stays at La Selini and all have one thread woven throughout them…deep appreciation and gratitude for being taken care of. I can understand why Louann calls her guests clients, they are first and foremost guests but the word client is Louann’s agreement that she will provide you with the best service possible and if you are not having that, will strive to see where she can transform that and that will translate into continual development and upgrading of her customer service skills. The hotel is also available to be booked completely for large groups, family reunions, weddings, business or just groups of friends wanting to travel together. Recently there was a group of 10 young women staying at the hotel from the city of Korinth and as they left, each hugged Louann warmly before leaving and thanked her personally. Hospitality and Greek spirit shine from La Selini with a Canadian wink that will make you smile and feel honored everytime you choose to stay in this little hotel. It’s welcoming heart and Louann’s amazing customer service skills will help you to find the footsteps to the quiet beauty of Paros and have you whispering thank you for sending me Eleni…
For booking information and further enquiries contact me at elenisentmetours@gmail.com
La Selini website is: www.LaSelini.com
