July's Buck moon dazzles over ancient Greek monument
The full moon created a striking scene above the ancient ruins, a site known for its historic significance and views over the Aegean Sea.
This year's Buck moon is notable for being one of the most distant full moons of 2025.
It also coincided with a major lunar standstill, an event that can amplify the "moon illusion", making the moon appear dramatically larger when close to the horizon.
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Daily Mail
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- Daily Mail
Why did tender leave Kate and Wills' superyacht to get George a 'specific dietary item'... from one of the few Greek islands with a McDonald's?
In the rarefied world of super yachting, no request is too outlandish – particularly if it comes from a future King. Sailing around the Greek islands with his family last month, the Prince and Princess of Wales 's eldest son George, 12, apparently fancied something off menu. The royals had just left Kefalonia and were heading south in the Ionian Sea towards another island, Zakynthos. After dropping anchor some distance from the shore, a tender boat was despatched on a special mission. It seems something had tickled young George's fancy. Sources remain tight-lipped about quite what it was – though one said tantalisingly: 'George required a specific dietary item which led to the tender going ashore in Zakynthos to purchase it. Nothing extravagant, just something particular.' It is hard to conceive of what it was that couldn't be rustled up by the superyacht's chef. And presumably the kitchen received plenty of forewarning about the children's likes and dislikes. Hard to imagine the yacht running out of ketchup, say, or chicken nuggets. George is said to have a penchant for spaghetti carbonara, a straightforward dish by any standards. He and sister Charlotte, ten, are also partial to curry. Again, easily prepared. Perhaps as some locals on Zakynthos have half-jokingly speculated, George fancied a fast food treat. They point out that it is one of only a handful of Greek islands that boasts a McDonald's restaurant. What's more it is close to the shore in the town of Laganas on the south of the island. 'It is company policy not to divulge any information regarding our clients,' said the manager. A mystery indeed. In truth, while Princess Diana was known to indulge William and Harry with burgers and KFC, it is something Kate has avoided. Last week the Daily Mail revealed that a retired civil servant spotted some of the royal party – Kate, Charlotte and Louis – on their superyacht off the coast of Ithaca, a tiny island 25 minutes by ferry from Kefalonia. Penelope Likoudi, 64, was swimming in secluded Mavrouna Bay when she came within 30 metres (100ft) of the yacht. 'Kate was standing on the top level with Charlotte and Louis,' she said. 'There was an older lady next to them, possibly Kate's mother, but I wasn't able to see her well. 'I literally shivered with excitement. I was shocked, I couldn't believe it. Now I wish I'd called out hello to them. But I didn't, I got starstruck and couldn't get the words out. 'There was no sign of William or George though.' The Daily Mail has learned that not once during the sailing trip did the royals set foot on any of the islands. It is thought to have been considered but quickly ruled out because of security concerns. Instead the royals made good use of a platform that transforms the stern hatch into a private beach area, where they swam and played on inflatables and paddleboards.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Win a seven-night all-inclusive holiday on a beautiful Greek island
YOU could spend a week with the family on a lesser-known Greek island, with all of your food and drink included - and not pay a penny. Two lucky adults and two even luckier kids could spend seven days at the four-star Aeolian Village Hotel with Jet2holidays thanks to this year's Sun Travel Awards. Found on the island of Lesvos, the resort has it all. It's right by the beach, it has bright blue sea views and a beautiful pool area. The huge sandy stretch of beach is perfect for a sunset stroll, being just a short walk from the hotel. Otherwise along with the main pool, there is a kids pool where they can splash around too. Three tennis courts, a gym and wellness centre are all part of the hotel, as well as a number of restaurants and bars. The prize includes a week-long stay for two adults and two children. Its all-inclusive, so you don't have to worry about that drink at dinner. And as part of Jet2holidays, not only are return flights from the UK included, but so are lots of other perks. Think return transfers, 22kg of baggage and 10kg of hand luggage - so don't worry about packing too light. How to enter To be in with a chance winning this trip or one of seven other incredible holidays to places like Mexico, the Caribbean and Greece, vote for your for your favourite travel companies and destinations in the form below. For the full list of prizes, see here. Pick at least one shortlisted entry in each category in this year's Sun Travel Awards. There are 11 categories in total. You have until the end of August 31, 2025, to vote. The winning companies will be presented with their Sun Travel Award at a special ceremony in autumn. Can't see the form? Click here. Please read our terms and conditions for full rules - including important info regarding dates and availability. Terms & Conditions Promotion closes at 23.59pm on August 31, 2025. Open to residents of the United Kingdom who are aged 18 years or older, excluding employees and agents of the Promoter and its group companies, or third parties directly connected with the operation or fulfilment of the Promotion and their affiliates, and their immediate families and household members. One entry per person. Winners will be selected at random from all valid entries. No cash alternative and prize is non-transferable. Prize is subject to availability and valid for travel within the following date bands: September 21 and September 28, 2025, May 10 to May 21, 2025, June 1 and June 30, 2026 and September 21 and September 27 2026 only. Winner and his/her guests are solely responsible for ensuring they are available to travel and have valid travel documentation (including passport/visa/visa waiver as may be required), obtaining adequate travel insurance and appropriate vaccinations / inoculations for foreign travel at their own expense. Travel insurance, food and drink (outside what is previously declared in the board basis), spending money and all incidental expenses are the responsibility of the Winner. Prize is subject to Jet2holidays' terms and conditions. Your information will be used to administer this Promotion and otherwise in accordance with our privacy policy at and those of the partners. Promoter is Times Media Ltd Full T&Cs apply - see here. 3
BBC News
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- BBC News
Greece wildfires: What to do if holiday affected, according to experts
It's been a scorching summer so far in parts of Europe, and with it has come an outbreak of wildfires - and warnings of Greece, some Greek islands, Turkey, France and the Balkans have all been affected in recent weeks. This has come alongside a heatwave - with 50.5C recorded in Silopi, Turkey in late July, and 44C in both Athens and what should you do if you have a holiday booked for one of these destinations? Crucially, the Foreign Office says it's safe to travel to all of them - for now. But if you're worried your holiday might still be subject to delays or cancellations - or you're thinking of cancelling it yourself - BBC News has spoken to a range of experts to look at where you stand. If it's safe to travel but you'd prefer not to, what can you do? If you're concerned your planned getaway may be prone to wildfires and you no longer want to go - say because a wildfire has happened near your resort, even if it hasn't directly damaged it - you may have travel insurance providers do allow you to buy additional coverage in the event of natural catastrophes like wildfires, should they occur near your holiday destination - such as within a 20km if you have not paid for this additional cover and decided that you no longer want to travel, or wish to come home early, and the Foreign Office says it is safe to travel, then you likely won't be able to claim for the costs of cancellation via insurance. "There needs to be reasonable evidence as to why you can't go [or need to leave]," explains Rhys Jones. "I think uneasiness or unhappiness about the country [isn't enough]."During the Rhodes wildfires in 2023, Jet2 and Tui cancelled a raft of flights but Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways largely continued running. Some airlines cancelled their package holidays, but not their this case - and with any similar situations this summer - the usual advice is to chat to your airline and hotel, as applicable, because bespoke solutions may be offered for your circumstances. Claiming on travel insurance According to European Commission data, there has been a 13% increase since last week in the total area burnt by wildfires, with more than 290,000 hectacres burnt so far this year in Europe - more than double the figure at the same time last you have travel insurance then most disruption to your trip caused by wildfires should be covered under your standard policy, says Rhys Jones, a travel insurance specialist at GoCompare."Any sort of curtailment or cancellation of your trip as as a result of wildfires - whether that be you can't travel to your destination or you have to come home early - should be covered."Costs imposed due to other emergency measures such as evacuation, relocation or medical expenses should also be included, he adds. In Crete early last month, 5,000 people, many tourists, were temporarily evacuated during a standard policy, Mr Jones says there usually needs to be official advice not to travel from the Foreign Office or another authority, to make a successful insurance claim for a some travel insurance providers will cover you if you decide against embarking on your trip before the Foreign Office issues such advice, explains Jo Rhodes, a travel specialist at Which?"For example, if travel has been disrupted or the specific area you're staying in is being affected, the best thing to do is to contact the insurer to check where you stand - and make sure you do this before cancelling any bookings." What if you don't have travel insurance? Around one in four Britons who went on an overseas holiday in the last 12 months did so without travel insurance, according to research published by The Travel Association (ABTA), in May."If you have no insurance but your holiday provider or airline has cancelled bookings, you may still be eligible for a refund from these companies," Jo Rhodes often look out for package holidays which are Air Travel Organisers' Licensing (Atol) protected - but this is not a form of travel insurance.The Atol scheme only protects you if the company providing your holiday goes bust. They will help you get home if you're already aboard a flight, or make a claim for a refund if you are yet to travel.The scheme does not allow you to claim compensation for a cancelled trip or flight, or delays, caused by wildfires. Where you stand with your airline You're covered by UK law if you're departing from a UK airport on any airline, or arriving in the EU on a UK airline, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) means airlines must provide you with care and assistance if your flight is delayed by two or three hours depending on the distance - including supplying food and drink vouchers and a refund on phone call costs, if the CAA explains, if your flight is cancelled and rescheduled to another day, your airline must provide accommodation and transport to you're unlikely to get compensation for wildfire or extreme heat-related disruption, because that would probably be considered an "extraordinary circumstance" so would not be classed as the airline's fault. If you're delayed by more than five hours and you no longer wish to travel, you may be able to get a refund from your airline though, according to the CAA. The body makes clear that if your flight is cancelled, you might have to wait a while but your airline is required to get you to your destination.
