The odyssey

Nestled in the sapphire Ionian Sea, Ithaca is my favourite island in the southern Ionian. Without an international airport, it remains untouched by mass tourism, preserving an authentic atmosphere. Wo

Christine Faughlin checks into an all-inclusive resort that offers guests as many reasons to venture beyond its gates as it does to stay put on a sun lounger

In a nutshell This all-villa hotel blends privacy with five-star hotel luxury and uninterrupted views of the Ionian Sea. What’s the vibe? Designed to feel like a home away from home rather than a hote

The Mediterranean is full of gorgeous coastal hotspots. Which one will you pick?

Penny stepped out of the coach onto the harbourfront at the little port of Sami. The water gleamed in the morning sunshine and wisps of sea mist shrouded the distant island of Ithaca. Edward emerged.

Venetian fortresses, Ottoman mosques and historic family bakeries combine in this ancient city on Crete’s northwestern coast