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Greece: The truth behind the headlines – Part Three
In May, the island of Samos is lush and green We are always keeping a watch on any developing situations that have the potential to impact the safety or enjoyment of our guests whilst on holiday. The...
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On the Trail of Aristotle
Every place in Greece lays claim to an ancient sage, but the region around the unassuming village of Olymbiada trumps them all. The ruins of nearby Stageira claim none other than Aristotle who was born...
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May 2016’s Sunvil Supper Club – Skopelos Goat and Prunes
Ta Kymata (Angelos Taverna) is the oldest taverna in Skopelos Town and has always been in the same family. The four brothers who currently run the taverna are the fourth generation after their great...
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Limenas – the laid-back main town of Thassos
There are some Greek islands which attract a loyal band of devotees: people who return year after year, who on one hand want to tell their friends what a wonderful place they’ve discovered, but on...
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EU referendum: What effect will the result have on your 2016 summer holiday?
On 24 June 2016 the results of the referendum were announced, and the British people have chosen to leave the European Union. Post ‘Brexit (British Exit), life in the holiday business will continue...
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Dodecanese – an introduction to 5 of the lesser-known islands
The Dodecanese islands have long been popular destinations for British holidaymakers, and it’s easy to see why. Their location at the south-eastern end of the Aegean Sea provides them with the...
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Tolon revisted
Following the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 and the total destruction of our holiday programme to that island, we decided that we had to diversify so that never again would we be caught by a...
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Alternative activities in Ikaria
Ikaria has long held a special place in Greek mythology. It was the birthplace of Dionysus, the god of wine, and is named after Icarus, he of the wax wings who flew too close to the sun. The island...
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Dear Friends… A letter from Greece
Dear Friends, I would like to give you 5 good reasons to visit Greece, all of which are the main reasons why us Greeks choose to live in this country. 1. The Greeks From the hotel director to the...
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August 2016’s Sunvil Supper Club – Kotopoulo Tis Yiayias (Grandma’s Style...
Kotopoulo tis yiayias or Grandma’s style chicken is a simple and traditional recipe from the Sporadic Island of Skopelos, Greece. Traditionally, this Skopelitan recipe would see the chicken roasted...
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Avoid online fraud by booking with a bonded travel company
Recently two articles appeared, one in the Independent and one in the Evening Standard regarding false websites which use properties belonging to genuine operators to populate fake sites and to lure...
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Notes from the field – Crete
‘Notes from the field – Crete’ is the latest in our series of blogs following the Sunvil team as they explore our destinations in search of hidden gems and to handpick our holiday accommodation....
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Sunvil’s travel experts pick their top breaks for Spring 2018
Spring forward to one of our many favourite destinations in 2018 While summer is the most popular season for a holiday, the team at Sunvil can also offer you great holidays during the spring months. In...
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Notes from the field – Samos, Ikaria and Lemnos
‘Notes from the field – Samos, Ikaria and Lemnos’ is the latest in our series of blogs following the Sunvil team as they explore our destinations in search of hidden gems and to handpick our holiday...
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Notes from the field – Samos, Ikaria and Leros
In September our colleague Dawn accompanied a group of travel agents on a ‘familiarisation’ trip to the beautiful Greek islands of Samos, Ikaria and Leros. There is no better way for our travel agency...
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Messinia Villas: The perfect choice for a comfortable and relaxing holiday in...
The Messinia villas, which have been featured for over 20 years, are the best value villas with private pool on the Sunvil holiday programme to Greece and as a result of a special arrangement for 2018,...
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Why you should visit Samos – A guest blog by Rebecca Hall
Situated in the heart of the Central Aegean, the 8th largest Greek island is located literally 0.75 miles from the Asia Minor coast. It’s fertile and mountainous and offers the visitor a variety of...
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Escape the crowds with our selection of ‘Out of season’ holidays
Springtime is always a lovely time to travel. The crowds have yet to arrive, there is a warmth in the air and the colourful blossoms are starting to show. If you are looking to scratch underneath the...
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Project Messinia Villas, Chrani, in the Kalamata region of the Southern...
We knew we had a lot of work to do at the Messinia Villas before the new 2018 season started, in early May. A recce visit in March had told us that; the villas looked tired after a long winter, and...
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