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If you want to be the best, you have to travel with the best. The greatest way to start is to do it with Emirates Airline. The most opportune way is also to travel back in time to the historical city of Athens to face Mount Olympus.
Okay, the latter half of thatstatement might be a tad much but it is true. Traveling to Greece with thisairline should be on the top of your list this year.
First, the features of an Emiratesflight are incomparable from the initial departure to the final descent. Emiratesgreets you with grade-A service from the highly trained cabin crew. Havingmentioned being the best earlier, Emirates’ cabin crew are some of the mostqualified in the business. Some of the requirements for being a cabin crewmember include:
- Being21 years old or older at the time of employment
- Anarm reach of 212 cm
- Minimumheight of approximately 5.3 feet
- Highschool education
- Fluencyin English both written and verbal
- Novisible tattoos while you’re in Emirates cabin crew uniform
- Canadapt to new people, new places and new situations
- Physicallyfit for this demanding role with a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI)
Speaking of being physically fit,to be a cabin crew member, you have to also be well-trained in safetyprocedures for emergency situations. Some of these training courses includehijack situations, sabotage, security checks, personal security and handlingdisruptive passengers.
Allthis to say: do not get on the bad side of these lovely cabin crew members, oryou will find yourself in a big ol’ mess.
Once you are finished with theincredible three-course meals and cocktail selections (vegan optionsavailable), the place to land is the capital of Greece – Athens.
Here you will be able to enjoyepic scenery along the Mediterranean leading up to the Temple of Poseidon forthose who enjoy shredding the gnar’ with water skiing or taking a deep-sea diveto explore the depths of this historical cluster of islands. To get to some ofthe most breathtaking areas, you can travel along the turquoise and blue AtticaRiviera to Cape Sounion and stop off onto one of the welcoming beaches.
For those who want another type ofadventure and a little higher up, you can travel to snowcapped mountains toexperience the ParnassosSki Centre. If you are a beginner, there is something for youincluding kids, beginners and intermediate lessons. If you are experienced andare ready to hit the slopes with your gear, go for it as there are options tohop off the ski lift and cruise.
The altitude of Parnassos isaround 7,415 ft. and is recognized as one of the best ski sections in all ofGreece. For those who want help navigating the mountain tops or have a group tobe with during your ski session, you can look into hanging with the world-classteam of Snowport.
Owners and talent of the esteemedSnowport group include Alpine skiing championship athletes, world-renownedcoaches in both skiing and snowboarding and trusted board members of theHellenic Ski Federation.
After driving the shorttwo-and-a-half hours back to the epicenter of Athens from Parnassos, someadditional activities you can do to warm up are:
- Hikingaround the Acropolis where the Parthenon, Acropolis Museum andMars Hill are situated.
- Satisfyyour dietary needs at restaurants such as,
- Sense Restaurant, whichsits above Athens Luxury Hotel.This venue views spectacles of stars, Parthenon views and breathtaking180-degree foreground of Athens.
- Oinoscent, Athens’first exclusive wine bar where you can pair delightful food with your beveragesand over 700 labels of wine from around the world.
- Strofi Terrace, whichis a mid-war location serving authentic Greek cuisine and a variety ofoptions for every diet out there.
- Moorings Restaurant,for those who enjoy dining on the water and relaxing with a classical cocktailin hand.
- Yoleni’sGreek Cooking Class can be enjoyed with your friends,bros, gal-pals or yourself. Here you can learn how to make classical Greek foodfrom culinary professionals.
Acropolis 
Strofi Terrace 
Although you will not want toleave the beautiful Greek islands, the best part about leaving is being able tojump back onto an Emirates flight. After playing the tourist game, you willfind yourself lying fully reclined in your seat and perusing the myriad ofoptions for on-board entertainment.
You can relax and still be onvacation with a cocktail in hand and prepare for what your fine-diningselections of poultry, beef, fish and vegan options will be. Since vacation isstill in swing, you might as well pick a dessert (or two) before heading backto regular life or training.
The flight back to the UnitedStates, or wherever the next stop may be, will be just long enough to help youplan your next getaway with Emirates and to one of the many islands of theancient country.
To learn more about Emirates Airline, visit their website at www.Emirates.com.
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