Best Beaches in Crete

Heading to Greece’s largest island? Here’s our guide to the best beaches in Crete for sunbathing, swimming, water sports and romantic sunsets.

Food Guide: Greek Islands

With dishes like pastitsada, taramasalata and Tzatziki on the menu, Greek island food is a pleasure when on holiday. Here’s where you can sample it!

5 fun travel-themed activities to do at home

Coronavirus may have temporarily put your villa holiday plans on hold. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still indulge your love of exploring the world. Here are 5 travel-related activities you and the family can enjoy at home during this period: 1. Sort and print your old holiday photos If you can’t get away right now, why not take a […]

12 winning reasons why shoulder season travel is the best

The “shoulder seasons” are those travel periods that fall in spring and autumn, between the peak and fully off-peak seasons. For those not at the mercy of school terms – like couples, retirees, and families with tots – they can be the perfect times for a villa getaway. Here are 12 top reasons to get booking and jet off this […]

Discover the Val di Noto

Cruising through Sicily’s stunning and lesser known south east corner, you might start to feel a little conflicted. On one hand, you may want to tell all your friends to stop what they’re doing and come immediately! However, the desire to keep this endearing pocket of the island a secret may triumph… Take Siracusa for instance, a UNESCO protected city […]