You might feel hesitant about an Ionian holiday in October. Will the weather be ok? Will sufficient ferries be operating? Will tavernas and shops be open? A few of us from the office travel to the Ionian in October in order to see property owners, take new photos, find out what changes are planned for…
Tag: Off Season Paxos
What’s all this about cracking red eggs for Greek Easter?
(A glimpse into the traditional festivities of a Greek Orthodox Easter) Over 90% of Greeks identify with the Greek Orthodox Christian faith. Their church has played a strong part in their history and religious traditions are important to them. One of the most celebrated events of the calendar is the Orthodox Easter and this year…
Ionian Escapes May Half Term 2023
Have you thought about switching your July and August Summer holiday for a Spring holiday? We like to visit the Ionian every May with our family and here’s why we think it is the perfect time to visit…. If this appeals to you, we still have some fantastic properties available this May half term… Paxos:…
Ionian Environment Foundation – a piece from Victoria Turner
My name is Victoria Turner and I have a home and family on Paxos. As such I care deeply about the people and the environment of this island, and their relationship with each other. I have seen that, despite the spectacular environmental beauty and warmth of the communities here, the island faces many challenges. From…
Yoga in the Ionian
The Ionian Islands have the most wonderful, magnetic energy… warm air, blue skies, turquoise waters, hillsides full of olive and cypress trees, fresh seasonal locally grown food and the sun to nourish the soul. A perfect escape for wellness and yoga practice. If you are a yoga/pilates teacher looking to host a retreat we believe…
Our Winter Newsletter: All things new…
We hope that you have enjoyed a relaxed and “forget all the doom & gloom” Christmas and that you are looking forward to a positive new year. Difficult when there is so much uncertainty and grief in the world but important to face 2023 with a determined spirit. In the hope that thoughts of holidays…
New Year Newsletter 2017
Our newsletter brings you Warm Wishes and a Few Things New for the New Year. Our office has some new family faces. Alex’s wife, Catherine, has joined our team. Catherine (Cat) has spent three years on Paxos as a Representative for Ionian Villas and Scott Williams. She has visited the other Ionian islands and will be…
Greece to Continue to rely on Tourism In or Out of the EU
Whether Greece stays in the Euro and/or the European Community or not, she will continue to depend on tourism as one of her most important income opportunities. Thousands of visitors each year to the smaller Greek islands have a serious impact on local infrastructures. Over time these islands will inevitably lose part of their culture, traditions,…
Newsletter for 2015
Ionian Villas is 3 years old. We have so far booked Ionian island properties for just over 1,500 people and we are now arranging villa holidays for their friends and friends of friends. We wish you a Healthy & Happy New Year and hope to see you again sometime. We have added some new properties…
Paxos, More Than Just a Pretty Face
When my father and I started up Greek Islands Club on Paxos in the late 1960’s we arranged holidays from the beginning of April until the end of October. In more recent years the islands, including Paxos, have experienced a shortening of the summer season. Both tour operators and charter flight airlines are not able…