Greece doubles down on its anti-cruise rebellion

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Tourists taking photos in Santorini
The Greek government has announced that cruise passengers must pay a €20 ($22) tax to visit some of its most popular islands during peak summer months.

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Rich tourists rejoice! Greece is finally doing something about the cruise ship problem.

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13 June 2019, Greece, Mykonos: The cruise ship Costa Deliziosa is anchored off the island of Mykonos in the Aegean Sea. Photo: Soeren Stache/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB (Photo by Soeren Stache/picture alliance via Getty Images)
Cruise ships have descended on the Greek hotspots of Mykonos and Santorini in recent years — much to the dismay of certain tourists.

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Tourists call a restaurant in Greece 'cheaters and thieves' after accusing it of charging them $776 for a cocktail, 3 glasses of OJ, and some squid and shrimp

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A photo of Platis Gialos in Mykonos, Greece; a photo of a glass of orange juice
The reviewers claimed they got a $776 bill for a cocktail, 3 glasses of orange juice, and some squid and shrimp.

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