From Crete to Koufonisi, these design-forward hotels trade clichés for calm, craftsmanship and a slower way to see the Aegean.

This year’s top islands, as voted in our “World’s Best Awards” survey for 2025, span 18 countries, from the Mediterranean to ...

THE Greek island of Paros has been declared the best island in the world. Travel + Leisure’s annual World’s Best Islands ...

PAROS has been voted the world’s best island, and it happened to be where I went on holiday this year. It’s got everything ...

Scotland also made an appearance in the rankings with the Isle of Skye and the Hebrides (No. 12), proving that sun-soaked ...

With rolling hills, calm azure waters and some of Greece ’s most fascinating ancient history, it has all the benefits of its ...

Forget the crowds of Santorini, this enchanting Greek island boasts pristine beaches, picturesque hiking paths, and a ...

Best Greek island hotels for sea views and romantic retreats in Crete, Corfu, Mykonos and more - Greece isn’t short of an ...

A few beaches on this island are equipped with facilities for disabled visitors. The Elounda Beach has ramps and special ...

A fast-moving wildfire whipped by gale-force winds burned through the night and into Thursday on Greece’s southern island of Crete, prompting the evacuation of more than 1,500 people from hotels ...

Published July 3, 2025 7:00am Comments Idyllic Kolimbithres beach on the Greek island of Paros (Picture: Getty Images) Mykonos is a mecca for clubbers and celebs, but it’s not to everyone’s taste.

When it comes to fruit, Greece offers among the best on the globe, with an assortment of fresh summer fruit that is second to ...