Sunvil Holidays Archive
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
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
Cyprus may not be the first country to spring to mind when thinking about the world’s great wine regions, yet the production of wine on this Mediterranean island has a longer history than almost anywhere else in the world. Recent archaeological discoveries suggest the presence of vineyards
Thassos manages to combine all of the main ingredients of a typical Greek island (great beaches, charming villages, rich history, delicious food) despite its small size. Yet even with its obvious attractions it has retained a charm that has visitors returning year after year to its sunny
I have a friend who advertises several properties that he rents out privately on some of the well-known European villa owners’ sites. He is retired so has plenty of time to reply to enquiries and to monitor exactly where enquiries are coming from and how his –
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
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
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!
It’s been many years now since I was in Greece. But if I hear a mention of Greece and you ask me what is the first association that I make, it is always the food. Sitting out on a warm evening in a short-sleeved shirt, having freshly
Author and columnist Ivor Baddiel ignores the media hype and manages to have quite a nice time in Greece…… They called us irresponsible maniacs. They said we were danger-mongers, intent on our own destruction. They told everyone we were deranged, thoughtless and beyond contempt. How could we