greece holidays Archive
The Late Late Show – the true cost of Sunvil Greece deals
There is always a price at which the mass-market books late holidays (two to three weeks before departure) and currently that seems to be at around £150 to £180 per person for one week including flights, transfers and self-catering accommodation. These prices do not only apply to
A secret shared – Karpenissi, Greece
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5 watersports activity holidays in Greece
A holiday in Greece can be as relaxing or active as you wish. While the Mediterranean offers the perfect backdrop to close your eyes and doze in the long hours of sunshine, for many a trip to Greece is all about taking advantage of the many
Off the beaten track in the Peloponnese
The Peloponnese has rightly been called the cradle of civilisation – it boasts many world-famous historical and archaeological sites such as Mystras, Olympia and the Corinth Canal. Historians and fans of Ancient Greece might be interested to hear that there are many other good reasons for travelling
Mezedes-A Greek Round-up
Edward Lear… Why Greece?… Cooking with Alison… The Island Bus… Visit Ikaria for a longer life… Greek mezedes, as most of you will know, are the small shared taster dishes – often dips – which come at the start of a meal or with your ouzo. Greece
How the Greek people spend their winters…
While I am working in the Sunvil UK office over the winter months, my thoughts keep returning to the lovely Ionian Islands on the west coast of Greece. This is because I am lucky enough to be the Sunvil and GIC – The Villa Collection local representative
On the trail of Gerald Durrell in Corfu
One of the first books I remember reading at secondary school was My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell. I have to admit to finding the book a bit of a struggle at the time. Even though I was the same age as the author at
Exploring Crete and the Minoan civilisation
Crete has long been one of the most popular Greek islands for holidaymakers to visit. With many miles of great beaches and known for its superb seafood, a holiday on Crete offers the necessary ingredients that many folks seek for their sunshine break. But if ever a
5 people you may not have known were Greek
This week’s post is something a little different. In celebration of all things Greek we’ve come up with a list of 5 people who are at least part-Greek and whose heritage may not be immediately obvious. Do please let us know who we’ve missed from our list!
5 highlights of Athens
Most visitors to Greece head straight out to explore its many islands. The combination of sun, sea and sand is tempting enough to scatter the millions of tourists far and wide across the waters of the Aegean Sea. As a result the nation’s capital Athens sees a