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Meganisi: the hidden Greek island you’ll love 2025

03.22.2023 by Map & Family // 1 Comment

The Ionian island of Meganisi is easy to reach from the UK and has unspoilt beaches, turquoise waters and glorious Greek summers. It’s closest neighbour is Skorpios, formerly the private paradise retreat of Aristotle Onassis. Yet somehow it’s never been on the tourist trail. Read on to discover things to do on Meganisi and a […]

Categories // Beach, Europe, Real Family Travel Stories, Where to Go Tags // beach, Europe, Greece, summer

A Kefalonian villa with cook – and the secrets of a modern-day moussaka

01.17.2020 by Map & Family // 1 Comment

Olivestone is a catered villa with private pool on an olive estate in the south of Kefalonia. Unusually for the island, it’s a villa with an in-house cook too. We visited for supper and to learn some Greek recipe tips from Yolanda. Read more

Categories // Europe, Real Family Travel Stories Tags // Europe, Greece, island, Kefalonia, villa

Where to find a villa with a view on Paxos island, Greece

11.27.2017 by Map & Family // 51 Comments

Looking for classic Greek island views?  We discovered peaceful Paxos, just an hour by hydrofoil from Corfu Town. It’s a place for swimming, exploring hidden beaches and relaxing with family.  Here’s the lowdown on our villa with a view in Paxos.  Read more

Categories // Europe, Family Adventures, Real Family Travel Stories, Travelling with Teens, Uncategorized Tags // beach, Europe, Greece, island, Paxos, pool, self-catering, September, summer, teens, villa

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