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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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December 2016’s Sunvil Supper Club – Vasilopita – Greek New Year’s Eve cake
Vasilopita is a traditional Greek cake served at midnight on New Year’s Eve to celebrate the life of Saint Basil. After baking the cake, a coin is inserted through the base and when cut, the person who...
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January 2017’s Sunvil Supper Club – Beef Stifado
Stifado is a traditional Greek dish served up by virtually every Greek Island taverna. Beef stifado is a nourishing meaty stew made with shallot onions and should be pronounced stifatho rather than...
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Notes from the field – Kefalonia
I have worked in the marketing department at Sunvil for a year now and last month I was lucky enough to visit the largest of the Greek Ionian islands, Kefalonia on a familiarisation trip. Prior to...
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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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Guest blog. Skopelos – how to ride your scooter on the wrong side of the road…
‘How to ride your scooter on the wrong side of the road while drinking a frappe and talking on your phone, with your dog on the back.’ Rowan, one of our fellow traders here in Old Isleworth has...
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Notes from the field – Paxos
‘Notes from the field – Paxos’ 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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Special offers for the New Year
Sometimes, deciding where you want to go can be the hardest part of planning a holiday. This is where our destination experts come in. Each destination featured by Sunvil has been visited and...
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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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Gastronomy of Greece – Guest blog by Rebecca Hall
As a positive effect on people’s health, the Mediterranean diet is renowned for extending longevity, beauty such as clearer skin and its lack of cholesterol naturally means the diet is easier on the...
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