DESTINATIONS ISLAND CAPITALS | GREECE & CYPRUS Kos
The main town in Kos is rich in ancient history: the Ancient Agora is where islanders gathered to buy goods and talk politics in the 4th century BC, while a brilliantly reconstructed Roman villa displays fabulous mosaics akin to those in Pompeii. Plus, those with a passion for the past can sit under the Tree of Hippocrates – a shady plane tree where, local legend has it, Hippocrates taught medicine. Even if the ancient world isn’t your clients’ forte, a network of flat, off-road cycling paths means they can pedal through Kos with ease. The new Kos Ethereal Suites and Spa, opened last month, sits next to a seafront cycle track, so clients can
bike to Psalidi beach – replete with blue Aegean waters and buzzing beach bars. Book it: Jet2holidays sells a seven-night stay at Kos Ethereal Suites and Spa from £979 per person, based on two sharing. Includes breakfast, 22kg of luggage, transfers and flights from Leeds Bradford on September 1.
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3 5 Skopelos
The island immortalised in the Mamma Mia films is known for coves, pine forests and chapels atop cliffs, but its capital makes a worthy base. It’s sheltered in a bay and home to a 13th-century castle, and has an outstanding food scene. Skopelos Village Hotel is a 12-minute walk from the harbour. Activities can be arranged by the hotel,
from bike and kayak trips to pottery and diving courses. Book it: EasyJet holidays sells seven nights at the Skopelos Village from £1,306 per person, based on two sharing. Includes breakfast, luggage, transfers and flights from Gatwick departing July 20.
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Syros
Not just the capital of Syros, but also of the entire Cyclades region, Ermoupoli is a Greek rising star – it was voted one of the world’s most welcoming cities in a
Booking.com traveller survey conducted last year. Alan Garner, product development and sales manager for Islands of Greece, says: “Ermoupoli was a major 19th-century trading port, but today it’s a cultured town that blends neoclassical grandeur with the charm that is typical of the Cyclades. Pastel-coloured mansions line the marbled streets, and the Apollon Theatre is a miniature La Scala. Beaches here may not be as wild or dramatically photogenic as those on Santorini, but they offer safe swimming
and a more relaxed vibe.” Book it: Islands of Greece offers a seven-night holiday at the Syrou Melathron from £1,449 per person, based on two sharing. Includes breakfast, transfers from Mykonos and flights departing August 31.
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Corfu
Strolling around Corfu town, it would be easy to mistake it for the Italian coast: think wide esplanades, marble piazzas and restaurants that spill out onto the cobblestones. A half-hour walk past windmills and terrace restaurants leads to Mon Repos, a former residence of the Greek royal family. The palace museum is fascinating, but the surrounding 258-acre park is the star: look for paths
lined with exotic plants and breathtaking sea views. Book it: Classic Collection sells a seven-night stay at the Mon Repos Palace Art Hotel from £1,029 per person, based on two sharing. Includes breakfast, 23kg luggage, shuttle transfers and flights from Gatwick departing August 31.
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