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Ten 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 MoreSAVE MONEY WHEN BOOKING FLIGHTS- OUR TOP 5 TIPS
With our family based in England and our villa business on the beautiful Greek Island of Zakynthos we have to book a lot of flights. We have found a number of ways to keep the costs of flights as low as possible. Here are out top 5 suggestions: BOOK THE FLIGHTS ON RELEASE DAY…
Read MorePROTOMAGIA -MAY DAY HOLIDAY
May 1st is an international labour day and in Zakynthos it is called Protomagia. This literally means the first day of Spring. May Day has its roots in ancient times. It is the first day of May and the celebration of Spring. According to tradition, May was named after the Roman goddess Maia, which is…
Read MoreFORTRESS WITH A VIEW – The castle of Zakynthos
Fortress with a View: The Castle of Zakynthos On your holiday in Greece why not spend a day in Zakynthos Town and make sure you set aside a couple of hours to visit the Venetian Castle. This centuries-old fortress offers a fascinating glimpse into the island’s long and often turbulent history. The serene pine forest…
Read MoreEASTER IN GREECE
GREEK EASTER TRADITIONS Easter in Greece is probably one of the most important religious festival of the year. The celebrations begin in earnest in Holy Week, the week leading up to Easter Sunday. During this week there are many traditions and customs that are followed by Greek families. Baking the Easter Bread –…
Read MoreXIGIA BEACH ZAKYNTHOS GREECE – A natural spa on our doorstep
We are incredibly lucky to have one of the most beautiful beaches on Zakynthos right on the doorstep of The Asteri Collection, Zakynthos Greece. Xigia beach is one of the most popular beaches to visit on the island. This stunning beach is not only beautiful to look at but also has many health benefits. …
Read MoreTHE ASTERI COLLECTION – Book your villa direct
Stylish Design Our exclusive Asteri Collection Villas are beautifully designed and stylishly decorated. The villas are a study in laid back, luxurious living. Nestled amongst Olive and Cypress trees the professionally designed, private gardens create a peaceful oasis of calm. Enjoy elegant pools , relaxing areas and generous terraces. Book your villa direct. Amazing Location…
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