Posts by Helen Taylor
Greece – the best place for a summer holiday this year
Greece eager to welcome UK visitors from May With summer holidays now firmly at the top of our things to organise for post lockdown it has been encouraging this week to her the good news from both Cyprus and Greece that they are planning on opening their doors to British visitors this May. Cyprus is…
Read More5 TOP TIPS FOR BOOKING A LUXURY VILLA
5 TOP TIPS FOR BOOKING A LUXURY VILLA Get in early It is really important to book early if you want to secure the best luxury villa. If you are restricted to the school holidays, then this is even more important. We take bookings up to 18 months before arrival date. Contact…
Read MoreALTERNATIVE THINGS TO DO IN ZAKYNTHOS
ALTERNATIVE THINGS TO DO IN ZAKYNTHOS Visit an Olive Press Zakynthos is an island of Olive trees. Where there are Olive trees there have to Olive Presses. These Olive presses serve the local area. They will press not only their own olives but those of the residents living locally. The presses tend to press…
Read MoreTOP 5 THINGS TO DO ON A ROMANTIC HOLIDAY , ZAKYNTHOS
5 Romantic Things to do in Zakynthos Zakynthos with its stunning beaches and sparkling Ionian sea is one of the most romantic of the Greek islands. Known for its incredible landscapes this island is the perfect place for a romantic holiday getaway. So what should be on your list of the top most romantic…
Read MoreVisit the Blue Caves, Zakynthos
Visiting the Blue Caves Zakynthos is a must on any visitor’s travel itinerary. We are so lucky on our beautiful island of Zakynthos to be surrounded with such natural beauty This the island that has it all such as mountains of lush forests, the verdant olive groves and the beauty of the Ionian Ocean. …
Read MoreTen reasons why luxury villa holidays are better than hotels
Luxury Villas offer much more privacy for guests. There is no need to fight over sun beds around the pool. In a villa you can relax, do your own thing and have total privacy. Luxury Villas such as The Asteri Collection offer distinctive design. They have often been professionally designed by renowned architects…
Read MoreTOP 5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER VILLA STAYS OVER A HOTEL
For many years we spent our family holidays staying at big hotels across the world. Of course we enjoyed our time there but over time we began to look for something that better suited our family’s needs. We dipped our toe in the water with villa stays in Corsica and then Sardinia and eventually our…
Read MoreGREEK MYTHS FOR KIDS
So a slightly left of centre blog being posted by yours truly this week all about Greek Myths for kids! Christmas is close! It has suddenly smacked Me in the face that Christmas is only a few weeks way now. I am still recovering from Halloween but the school Christmas fairs, the abundance of Christmas…
Read MoreGREEK MOUNTAIN TEA
Greek Mountain Tea- Travel in Greece At this time of year there are more coughs and colds around and every other person seems to be sniffy and snuffly. If you live in the UK like me you probably just reach for a day nurse or Lemsip to get you through the winter season. But if…
Read More5 REASONS TO VISIT GREECE IN SPRING
BEAUTIFUL FLORA- Greece in Spring Spring in Greece is the most beautiful time of year to visit. The roadsides, olive groves and mountains are awash with wild flowers. Zakynthians are a predominantly rural community and nurture their environment. As far as possible all farming is done organically and as such wild flowers are allowed to…
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