Rhodes from £460.00

Rhodes is full of everyday magic, described rightly as the jewel of the Dodecanese islands it's small but perfectly formed being a mere sixty miles long, 25 miles wide and only 12 miles distant from Turkey so it also offers that heady mix of east and western cultures. It is recognised as the birthplace of art and culture and once was the most important trading port in the Mediterranean and the gateway to three continents. Its here Cicero and Julius Caesar studied rhetoric and philosophy and the mythological Colossus of Rhodes that straddled the harbour was named as one of the seven wonders of the world. It's an island that offers white sand beaches, scented mountain villages waterfalls also swaying palm trees. Although long been dismissed as a more mass market bucket and spade destination, things have now changed with a raft of five star hotels having helped re-brand this destination as a top end choice for those wishing a slice of luxury to start off married life. In the town of Lindos a hotel dedicated to wonderful state of the art spa treatments now welcomes both wedding parties and honeymooners keen to just chill out while reflecting on the success of their 'Big day' celebrations.