Modern Athens is a major European city, vibrant and safe, where history meets with comfort and fascination. The Acropolis is one of the world’s famous landmarks and Greece’s history and culture, combined with nightlife, a wonderful climate, traditional cuisine and renowned Greek hospitality are just some of the countless attractions.

Alonissos is a tranquil region in Sporades, Greece with several other islands included in the municipality of Alonissos, which is made up of limestone. With a population of approximately 3,000 people, Alonissos is an excellent tourist destination offering the Old World Greek charm.

Areopoli, a landscape engraved on the rocks, is a traditional town in Mani, Greece. This charming town is named after Ares, the Greek God of war, and has a population of about one thousand inhabitants. Distinguished by its landscape and architectural style, Areopoli is definitely worth a visit.
The region experiences a Mediterranean climate with scorching hot summers and mild winters. It remains dry and sunny for a major part of the year, but the heat is tempered by seasonal winds known as Meltemi. Rainfall is scarce and is not well distributed.

The City of Rhodes lies on the Greek island in the south-eastern Aegean, close to the coast of Turkey. The city of Rhodes is one of the biggest municipalities of all the Greek islands with a population of 60,000.
It is the cultural and financial centre of the area and mixes a rich historical past with a lively present. The medieval aspects, fortified behind impressive walls, merge perfectly with the cosmopolitan air of a modern resort with hotels, broad streets, elegant stores and most developed tourist infrastructures in Greece.

Stay safe overseas – know before you go

Whatever your reason for travelling abroad, you’re sure to want a trouble free trip. Many of the things that often go wrong for travellers can be prevented or made less stressful by taking a few simple precautions. So it makes sense to spend a little time getting prepared before you travel – you could save yourself a lot of problems later on.

With this in mind, we are working with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to help British nationals stay safe abroad. The FCO website (www.fco.gov.uk/travel) offers straightforward travel advice, top tips and up to date country information to help you plan your holiday.

Tips include:

• Make sure you have valid travel insurance, even if you’re only planning a short trip.
• Visit your GP at least 6 weeks before you travel to get any vaccinations you might need.
• Read up on your destination, including local laws and customs.
• Make photocopies of your passport, visas and insurance details and leave a copy with a relative or friend at home.
• Register with the FCO’s LOCATE service to tell them where you’re travelling to so the embassy and crisis staff can provide better assistance in an emergency such as a tsunami or terrorist attack.

You can also find handy checklists to use before you set off and whilst you’re away. Plus it’s worth reading up on what the local British Consulate can do to help you if you run into problems abroad – and what they can’t do.

For all this and more information, visit the FCO website: www.fco.gov.uk/travel. Or if you prefer, call the 24 hour FCO travel advice line on 0845 850 2829