Roundup: 6.4 earthquake in Greece; Paso Robles for an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration
> A magnitude 6.4 earthquake shook the Greek island of Crete on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was about 75 miles from Iraklion. Early reports did not indicate any injuries. As of posting, the Crete Gazette did not show any news of damage; rather, it went with the news that July 1 marked the day that a new ban on smoking in public places went into effect today in Greece.
> Here, here to Paso Robles, Calif. Congrats on being named one of the Top 10 July 4th Road Trips from the Road Trip Families website. Travelers can expect an old-fashioned small-town Fourth of July celebration at Barney Schwartz Park with a great big fireworks display.
> This Just In scares us just a little bit with their post 196 airlines to avoid. Thankfully they are quick to note that no North American airlines are on the list and that it is a list of airlines blacklisted in Europe. But you might want to check out the pdf if you have plans to travel within the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of Angola or the Republic of Indonesia.
– Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times Travel & Deal blogger
Photo: Mediterranean luxe: Villa Toscana in Paso Robles has richly decorated suites, views of the Martin & Weyrich vineyards and murals by local artist Stephen Kaylor. Credit: João Canziani / For The Times
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July 1st, 2009 at 4:52 pm
I am very relieved, as is my family, that no injuries were sustained during, and in the aftermath of the quake. However we Greeks and Euros know how the smoking ban will effect the place. Not too pretty.