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Also known as “Kerkyra” or “The Grand Lady of the Ionian”, Corfu is a beautiful island in the Ionian Sea that offers history, culture, and natural scenery. It truly has it all, with quaint villages, ancient UNESCO Heritage sites, and foodie destinations.

La Divina is a 12-suite hotel, found in the heart of Athens’ historical center. It offers unique views of the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora in Thessio, and the Athens Asteroscopio. On the hotel’s ground floor, there are two modern restaurants, ideal for Greek cuisine and local wines. It is also an ideal starting point to explore the historical landmarks and museums of Athens, as well as its vibrant nightlife. The location is ideal for cultural exploration, shopping for souvenirs, indulging in delectable Greek cuisine, or simply enjoying the historic charm of the Thessio neighborhood. Rooms can be booked on the Aria Hotels website here. The real charm of the hotel, however, is in its backstory.

Greece is among the top destinations for British travelers in 2024, according to a survey released by Barclays. Of those polled, 12 percent chose Greece as their top choice for travel in 2024. Most travelers surveyed elected for domestic travel within the UK. Compared to last year, beach holidays are still the top type of trip being booked, at 44 percent. Next in line are city breaks (37 percent) and adventure holidays (12 percent).

In the mid-1950s, shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos found his own private island in the Mediterranean, much like his rival Aristotle Onassis. The name of Niarchos’s island was Spetsopoula, 60 miles south of the Piraeus port in the Argosaronic Gulf. You may recognize the name because it sounds like "Spetses," which is one of the most popular summer destinations in Greece near Athens. Spetsopoula can be seen from the island of Spetses. When Niarchos found his island, it had a few small houses, a few storehouses, a chapel, and a small unpaved track to an estate about 500 meters from the harbour. These were buildings of Leonidas, the previous owner of the island.