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DESTINATIONS ISLAND-HOPPING | GREECE & CYPRUS


v travelweekly.co.uk


isiting one island, it seems, is no longer enough – with many Brits opting to


book more-adventurous Greek island-hopping trips. Rather than clients wanting to stay in one resort, Greek specialist Olympic Holidays has seen bookings increase by 50% since launching its island-hopping itineraries in 2019, with its Island Hops (taking in three islands) and Island Swaps (focused on two islands) proving hugely popular. The Dodecanese are among the most popular islands. Of the 12 large islands and more than 100 smaller ones only 25 are inhabited. While no two are


alike, most have kept their long-established traditions intact. We took an island-hopping trip with Olympic Holidays to discover three Dodecanese favourites, each with their own identity, culture and uniqueness that can captivate even the most well-travelled visitors.


RHODES At a glance: Rhodes is the largest and most-populated island in the Dodecanese – and fourth in the Greek peninsula. It’s been nicknamed the island of the Knights, thanks to its remarkable ancient fortress and magnificent medieval castles. It’s ideal for those seeking to combine


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