DESTINATIONS — GREECE & CYPRUS
Close to the action: Achousa Hotel Apartments in Faliraki
THINGS TO DO
Family fun: the Rhodes Holiday Village
SAVE: The Acropolis at Lindos It’s a steep climb from Lindos village to the Acropolis, but it’s worth it. From the top the views are magnificent, plus you’ll discover ancient monuments, including the Temple of Athena Lindia. If the hike is too daunting you can always jump on a donkey from the main square – it will cost about €5.
board stays with Thomson start from £845, including flights from Stansted on September 10.
SPLURGE If your clients want to indulge, there’s no shortage of options in Rhodes, from glitzy resorts to characterful hideaways. “There’s an excellent choice of upmarket hotels, from the larger ones such as the Sheraton Rhodes Resort with more than 400 rooms to the Elite Suites at the Amathus Beach Hotel with just 36,” says Helen Howard, Product Manager for Sovereign Luxury Travel. Romantics will love Melenos Lindos, a five-star boutique hotel with just 11 one-bedroom suites. Built into the rocky flank of the ancient Lindos Acropolis in traditional 17th-century style, it feels like a village within a village,
with pebbled mosaic paths, bohemian-chic handcrafted stone and elaborate woodwork. Terraces overlook the harbour and the Aegean and drinks and snacks are served in bougainvillea-filled gardens. If you want more privacy there’s a villa moments away that sleeps five. Planet Holidays offers the honeymoon suite on a B&B basis, with flights from Gatwick on September 11, from £1,596. In Rhodes Town itself, the Rodos
Park Suites & Spa (a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World) is just outside the medieval city gates and has an intimate atmosphere, and elegant yet unflashy vibe. Surrounded by lush gardens and parks, there are 59 rooms and suites, exceptional restaurants and a glamorous roof- top bar with sweeping views for a stylish cocktail or two. There’s
a spa too for that essential spot of pampering. It’s a 15-minute walk to the Elli beach, and all the history and sites of the old town are on the doorstep. Sunvil offers September B&B stays with flights from Gatwick from £1,039. The Amathus Elite Suites in Ixia is a top choice too. Set on a beautiful beach, it’s a peaceful sanctuary with spacious suites, many of which have private pools. It has perhaps the best spa on the island and suits couples, as well as appealing to families (the Pelican kids’ club is fantastic). Guests receive sparkling wine and fruit on arrival and farewell gifts too. Seven nights’ B&B cost £1,199 with flights from Gatwick on September 28 and complimentary lounge access, with Sovereign Luxury Travel. TW
SPEND: Underwater Safari Tour, £29 (adults and children) or £45 for divers. Spend the day swimming, snorkelling or diving on a boat trip from Mandraki Harbour. You’ll discover the delights of the clear, warm waters whatever you choose. Divers need to be 10 years old, snorkellers at least eight. Drinks and meals on board are extra, transfers from hotels included.
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SPLURGE: Jeep Safari, £55 (adults and children, six to 12). Explore the island by 4x4, discovering another side of Rhodes as you venture off-road, taking in amazing views and the occasional historic site. At lunch, enjoy a swim on Fanes beach (a barbecue lunch is extra).
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Sundowners: Rodos Park Suites & Spa’s roof terrace
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Boutique: Melenos Lindos has just 11 suites
Table for two: the adult-only Atlantica Imperial Resort
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