Corfu

Let me set the scene. It’s autumn 2004, and a group of friends are disillusioned with life, work, study, and the dreadful Scottish weather. Luckily for this group of friends, amongst them is Dr. Dollanganger, who quickly diagnoses a case of the quite common ‘Severe Boredom and Lethargy Syndrome’. The way to combat this crippling problem? ‘Well,’ says the sharp witted Dr. Dollanganger, ‘I shall prescribe a two week course of antibiotics. I suggest the highly effective Holiday Drug. No go forth.’ That, fair readers, is how myself and four other friends found ourselves touching down in Kerkyra (more commonly known as Corfu) airport a short time ago. ...  Read the complete review

I've just returned from my first visit to Corfu. i stayed in Gouvia, which is about 15 mins north of the capital Corfu Town. The first thing I noticed was the amount of cats running about the place. being a cat lover I was not bothered at all and I even had three regularly come to my door. Couldn't help but go to the supermarket and buy a few tins of Whiskas! Since it was the end of the season the weather was very changeable. the first two days were nice hot and sunny, followed by a big thunderstorm and a day of rain. Another day of clouds followed then more sun. Didn't last long and three more days of cloud and rain had us wondering what on ...  Read the complete review

I think I first fell in love with Greece when I was 15 and studying for my 'O' Levels. I read "My Family and other Animals" by Gerald Durrell, a story which is set in the island of Corfu. I liked the idea of the strawberry pink villa where they lived and the description of water melons like "pink ice" has stayed with me till this day. Yes there are strawberry pink houses and yellow ones too! When I first announced that I was going to Corfu I received a couple of derisory and snobbish comments from friends who see themselves as seasoned back-packers and travellers, but who of course had never been there themselves. I am pleased to announce ...  Read the complete review

I could live in this category having been to Corfu many many times. Of all the places we have gone in the world this is the only place all of us, adults and kids, always want to return to. When we first came our eldest was only 6 months old and we were looking for a holiday that gave us peace and relaxation and not too much hassle with a baby so we thought we would try Corfu. What an inspired choice over 16 years we have spent 10 holidays in Barbati in various types of accomodation. Barbati is north of Dassia and Ipsos and although within walking distance it is compltely different. Over the years it has obviously changed but has remained quiet and ...  Read the complete review

This year was the first time that I have been to Corfu and the third time I have been in Greece as I have only generally been to Spain of France. On this occasion, I decided that I needed a change of scenery to another island and went to Sidari in Corfu with once again Thomson Travel. I stayed in the Canal d’ Amour area of Sidari where there are little private beaches that fill up very fast. Talking to many people, this was found to be the nicest part of the island. I went this year on the 31st of August for a two-week holiday with my parents so I had the last week of high season and the first week of mid season. Between the two weeks of being ...  Read the complete review