Whisper your eternal vows in the Aegean islands, as the waves caress the beach and the sun sends streamers of light in celebration, dappling the greens, whites and blues of your own Mediterranean paradise with the radiance of true love. Could there really be any better way to seal a lifetime’s promise? Cupid shoots an arrow and a memory nestles in a tender stroll, hand in hand down a cobblestoned alleyway. Every morning a golden halo rises over the hills to herald your union. Love’s sweet effusions take flight with each setting sun. Surrender to the summer breeze as you set sail on your new life together and blossom like the garlands of wild flowers that add a piquant fragrance…

The Aegean islands are all about treating yourself in the way you deserve to be treated. You can see it all now: there you are lying back, adjusting your headset with one hand, strumming the soft white sand with the other, contemplating another dip into the silky blue water, a spin around the bay on a yacht or that next gourmet meal to add the finishing touches. The champagne is on ice and the waiter on hand to top up your glass and tilt your lounger so you can top up the tan. Wish fulfillment is the order of the day in state-of-the-art hotels and villas which blend in so ineffably you’d think they had always been a part of…

As night falls over the Aegean, some say, this is when the real fun begins. Perhaps, you want to hang out at that beach bar until the last rays of sunlight disappear, cut a dash in a swanky restaurant or café, enjoy a candlelit meal for two at the seashore or simply party the night away till sunrise. Whatever your choice, you’ll twinkle like the stars on a sultry island evening. There’s no need to watch the clock when unadulterated pleasure is on the agenda, just stock up on stamina and shake off any lingering inhibitions as you hit the dance floor. It’s impossible not to get carried away by all the enthusiastic revelers that throng the streets and clubs…

The Aegean cuisine is proud of its incomparable taste and quality flavours, many of which are registered with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). A cuisine with a common denominator of the single culture, the stone, arid land, moistened by the saltiness of the sea, sunburned and windswept, and crowned by its uniqueness, local varieties of vegetables and fruits, free-range animals and seafood. An experiential tour of the Aegean Cuisine will bring us one step closer to exploring the rich culture of this land. The Aegean cuisine is full of authenticity. Complex, but clear, with tensions but without outbursts, with the stigma of Greekness, but, like any seafood cuisine, enriched with cosmopolitan elements. It is a lively cuisine, with deep roots…

It is rare for you to find destinations where tradition and modern life can co-exist in quite so much harmony. On the Aegean islands, you enter a world of stimulating culture and breathtaking architecture; a veritable dream for the more sophisticated traveller and all blending seamlessly with the gifts that nature bestows. All the islands have an individual character of their own. On some you’ll discover a serenity close to the spiritual, others serve up a thriving youth scene; there are some that breathe elegance, others beguile you with their dreamy quality. Whether it’s to be a comfortable retreat with a sea view or a cozy courtyard which entreats you to linger awhile, a tiny white-washed house or a grand…

Could it be the hour has come to polish up the paddle board or yank on the hiking boots? Do you have it in you to ride the waves, dive deep beneath them or scale a mountain? If you’re yearning to reboot your more vigorous, intrepid side this summer, the Aegean islands offer a bumper boost of adrenaline to put you on the right track. Maybe it’s surfing with the meltemi winds at your back, biking up outrageously steep slopes, free-running across the rooftops, horse riding through hidden villages, paragliding, kayaking, mountaineering… You name it, and the option is there. Let nature pose the questions and put your body and mind to the test. So, for all you stamina busters…

They say of the Aegean that wherever you’re standing, on beach or mountainside, in valley or wood, even at sea, there’s a whole world of history beneath your feet. This summer, you could be lying on golden sand gazing up at 3,000-year-old columns. Everywhere the natural beauty of the islands is adorned with temples, castles, fortresses, sacred ruins, monasteries, churches built on old pagan sites and villages where families have lived and loved for generations. You will experience layer upon layer of culture and heritage to intrigue and entice you. Every stone has a story to tell, as have the countless museums, full of artifacts to help you unravel fact from myth. Yet, sometimes it is good just to let…

Every family knows it is those little moments and tiny gestures that matter most. A fit of the giggles that can’t stop, a playful splash, a brand new bucket and spade, a bike ride and picnic in luscious meadows, Dad shoring up a sandy citadel against invisible invaders, Mum winning yet another game of rackets … unbelievable! As you paddle through rock pools and explore hidden coves together making imaginary treasure out of crabs, pebbles and shells, you’ll come to realize that right here are the real pearls to thread through a lifetime. The Aegean islands can transform your children into swashbuckling adventurers; they offer safe, crystal clear bays where they can learn to swim for the first time and…

It’s that point as you fling yourself across the dunes, racket in hand, to return the ball and your eyes meet. Time just stands still and in that instance, it’s just about the two of you, the sun, the sand, the sea and the those fleeting moments and snatched glances across glistening Aegean waters that form the bonds that last a lifetime. Hold your breath to seal the experience in your heart; waves break on a pebbled shore and a torrent of longing is released, a dazzling sunset lights up your hopes and dreams together, silky windborne whispers of love drift into an endless kiss, a sip of wine is followed by a gentle caress. Make your love complete in…

You get to a certain age when you suddenly realize you’ve spent the best part of your life making sure that everyone else is happy. Well, with the Aegean islands at your disposal, it has to be your turn to reap the rewards. In your golden years, you can find your golden spot, your own special place in the sun.There’s definitely a place especially reserved for you here amongst islands sprinkled with perpetual sunshine, steeped in rich culture and archaeological allure. The beaches and resorts also have everything ready for you to relax completely. There’s no need to worry about a thing; all your needs will be taken care of. And for that perfect carefree evening stroll and those all…

Do you like to holiday in style where the party just keeps on swinging? Then, the Aegean is your kind of destination; all you need to simply unwind and have fun. These are the islands with glamour, elegance and stupendous natural beauty, and they deserve all the flair that you bring along with you when you visit. So beloved of A-listers and trend setters, they possess an inimitable verve and energy which embrace all-comers and strike the right chord. The warm, friendly clubs cater to every taste and regularly host the world’s hottest property in DJs, every one of them on a mission to keep you on the dancefloor till dawn. There are trendy shops to pick out all the…

Somewhere out there in the shimmering expanse of the Aegean, far from the well-trodden path is a little stretch of coast to make your own. Imagine yourself lying on pristine gold sands, then sauntering down to such clear blue waters that you need to pinch yourself to check you’re still awake. All around you is a canvas of unspoilt nature; rocky headlands and a festival of wild forest and glade, their colours spilling into the sea. And as you watch the sun sink beneath the waves as a great flaming ball of scarlet, you’ll know that nothing on earth could conceivably match this pure, unsullied majesty. Feel that you are the first to walk on a beach or sail just…