TrueGreece is a new and unique kind of Greek islands travel
company offering three luxury vacations this summer. Trips depart
May 2-Oct. 3. Itineraries include the islands of Paros, Patmos,
Santorini and Spetses. All trips leave from Athens.
Q: Where and when did you get the idea to start
TrueGreece?
A: I got the idea for TrueGreece when I was at Stanford doing my
MBA. I grew up in Greece, my parents own a boutique hotel there and
I would plan trips for my friends. I wanted my American friends to
see the best my country had to offer. When I couldn’t find a
company to present the favorite experiences I personally wanted
others to share, I started TrueGreece.
Q: Is this your first year offering trips to
Greece?
A: No, 2004 was our first year. This year we are organizing the
same three trips as last year due to their success, but we are
taking the company to a new level and working with travel
agents.
Q: You do three main trips a year. Do you also offer
private group trips?
A: Yes. We have two markets for private trips. One is small groups
between maybe eight, 10 or 12 people. Clients can customize what
they want to do. Our other market is for groups like couples on
honeymoons. We work closely with agents to create a special package
for them for the same commission. Agents can outsource to us for
expert information.
Q: Do you have plans for more than three trips a
year?
A: Yes. We plan to expand the line by two or three trips a year in
the future.
Q: What size are the groups on your trips?
A: Groups are small, between 14 and 16 people.
Q: Do you divide your time between California and
Greece?
A: We have two feet, one in each country. I am based in Greece but
travel to the states two or three times a year. We also have an
office in Redwood City, Calif. Technology has allowed us to operate
efficiently from Greece.
TrueGreece: 800-817-7098 (U.S.), +30-210-8062619
(Greece); www.truegreece.com
