Guides
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Corfu
The island of Corfu is located just off the West coast of Greece. Corfu enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate along with excellent beaches making it a popular destination for holiday makers. Corfu is very green compared to other Greek islands: hot and dry summers along with winter rain creates lush vegetation which is dominated by over 2 million olive trees. These olive...
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Paxos
Paxos is the smallest of the Ionian Islands, lying just 11 km from the southernmost tip of Corfu. Many visitors return year after year to Paxos to experience the intimacy of this peaceful haven, the genuine friendliness of the local Paxiots, and the captivating scenery. Paxos is covered in many olive groves intersected by dry-stone walls and paths, that often lead to...
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Lefkas
The island of Lefkas is the fourth largest of the Ionian Islands and lies between the islands of Corfu and Kefalonia. Although an island, it is connected to mainland Greece by a narrow causeway. Arriving Lefkas, from the mainland, is a truly memorable experience, crossing the causeway and over a floating bridge. Once you have arrived on Lefkas, a delightful holiday starts....
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Zakynthos
The island of Zakynthos (or Zante as it is also known) is the island of beaches. From sweeping sandy bays to small secluded bays. The island is small, so reduces the need to constantly use a car, but has plenty of attractions.
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Kefalonia
Kefalonia is located on the West coast of Greece, and has a mild climate along with excellent beaches. The island of Kefalonia has escaped mass tourism and recently was used to film Captain Corelli's Mandolin, set in war-time Kefalonia. The film, with Nikolas Cage, was a huge success and it put Kefalonia firmly on the 'must visit' list of destinations.
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Skopelos
Skopelos is the second largest of the Sporades island chain after Skyros. Skopelos is virtually all forest, with 80% of the island cloaked in pine trees and several sleepy resorts scattered around the shoreline.
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Crete
Crete, an island renowned for its natural beauty and diverse landscapes, speckled with mountain ranges and dotted with caves. The most dramatic features though are the spectacular gorges that cut through the mountains and spill out to sea. The rugged interior is interspersed with vast plateaus and fertile plains. The east boasts Europe's only palm-tree forest beach and...
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Kalymnos
The island of Kalymnos is south east of Athens and one of the group of islands known as the Dodecanese. It has around 16,000 inhabitants many of which live in the capital of Pothia. The island of Kalymnos is also known as the sponge fisher's island. It is a very mountainous island, with impressive rocky crags and an abundance of aromatic plants. Sage, Thyme and Oregano...
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Turkey
Turkey is in the northern hemisphere where the two continents, Europe and Asia meet. Well known as a great destination for relaxing beach holidays, it also offers many sporting activities, some of the world's most important ancient monuments, welcoming Turkish hospitality and a delicious and varied national cuisine. Turkey's Mediterranean shore, called the Turquoise...
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