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GREECE A Timeless Classic.... With tranquil beaches, stunning scenery and great night life, all wrapped up in history, we look at what the Greek Islands have to offer. here are so many stunningly beautiful Greek islands to escape to perhaps the hardest decision you will have to make is which one. If your idea of a holiday is a Greek island where time really does seem to stand still, then look no further than the Ionian Islands for your 2014 holiday. So, let’s start with the island of Meganisi, with it’s tranquil beaches, steep cliffs honeycombed with caves and a population of less than 2,000. Meganisi is one of the most picturesque and peaceful islands in the Ionian. Seven nights on Meganisi start from £479pp at the Hotel Meganisi. If you prefer something a touch livelier then perhaps Paxos is for you. This
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glorious lush island looks and feels like one big lush olive grove. It’s a Greek island in miniature, with exquisite coves, cute villages and some fabulous walking routes. There is plenty of accommodation to choose from on Paxos and with holidays starting from £502pp at the Elaia Apartments including car hire and breakfast. If the scenery in Captain Corelli’s Mandolin caught your eye then Kefalonia is for you, a land of rocky mountains, picturesque quaysides, lemon and olive groves, deserted crescent beaches and long lunches sampling the local wine by the kilo. Opinions may differ but Fiskardo has been described by some as prettiest village in all of Greece and who are we
to take that accolade away – come see for yourself. With its tiny Venetian style houses painted in shades of orange and blue which look out onto the blue Ionian Sea with its yachts bobbing up and down in the harbour, while in the cosy waterfront tavernas, the menu depends on what has been caught that day. Seven nights on Kefalonia start from £415pp, staying just outside Fiskardo at the Alexanna Apartments with shared pool and seven days car hire based on two sharing a studio. Corfu has been a haven for British visitors for more than 200 years and we can see why! The island is steeped in history and culture, blessed with crystal clear waters and glorious sandy beaches, 30 of them being Blue Flag