Olympic Holidays, the UK's leading European Island Holiday company, has announced 3 new destinations for 2017: Sicily, Sardinia and Corsica.   
 
Celebrating 50 years of Island travel expertise on Greece, Cyprus and other Mediterranean destinations in 2017, the company now offers its customers a total of 50 islands from 27 UK airports.
 
Additionally, all holidays are available to book on the best low deposit option in travel: from only £49 to secure a booking, nothing to pay until 10 weeks prior to travel and the price guaranteed at time of booking -  no surcharges, no price changes, whatever the market fluctuations.
 
The holiday company will also be offering celebratory 50th anniversary deals throughout 2017 available from a dedicated page on the website from January at: www.olympicholidays.com/golden50 
 
“Since opening in 1967 we have continually added new island options to our portfolio, and with our 50th anniversary in 2017 we wanted to celebrate with the addition of these three beautiful islands for customers to discover with us” said Carl Catterall, Marketing Director.
 
Sample packages to new islands below. For all bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com:
 
SICILY – Spectacular scenery, architectural wonders and sweeping beaches. From Taormina, former home to expat artists and writers including D.H. Lawrence, Marlene Dietrich, Truman Capote and Cary Grant, to the beaches of Giardini-Naxos and Catania's vibrant music scene, there's plenty to explore beyond the sun lounger.
 
San Domenico Palace Hotel: 5 star luxury built on the site of a 15th Century monastery with views of Mount Etna and Taormina Bay, a spa and a Michelin star restaurant: Olympic Holidays is offering 7 nights at the San Domenico Palace Hotel in Sicily- Taormina from £1599 per person based on two travelling. The package includes 7 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation in a twin or double room and return flights to Gatwick. Departures are available on 06/05/17. For bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com. 

Also:
Olympic Holidays is offering 7 nights at the Diamond Hotel & Resort Naxos in Sicily- Giardini Naxos from £899 per person based on two travelling. The package includes 7 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation in a twin or double room and return flights to Gatwick. Departures are available on 06/05/17.
 
CORSICA – Birthplace of Napoleon, stunning beaches with plenty of culture and history to explore beyond the lounger
 
Marinca Hotel: 5 star luxury located on the Olmetro seafront on the West Coast of Corsica, private beaches, a spa and three restaurants: Olympic Holidays is offering 7 nights at the Marinca Hotel in Corsica- Olmeto from £1,499.00 per person based on two travelling. The package includes 7 nights' on a room only basis in a double room and return flights to Gatwick. Departures are available on 07/05/17. For bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com.
 
Also:
Olympic Holidays is offering 7 nights at the Suite Home Porticcio in Corsica- Porticcio from £999 per person based on two travelling. The package includes 7 nights' room only accommodation in a suite and return flights to Gatwick. Departures are available on 07/05/17.
 
SARDINIA – An Italian break far from the bustle of the mainland. This island offers beautiful beaches, excellent swimming spots, fabulous seafood and ancient nuraghic culture, Carthaginian and Roman ruins, Pisan churches and Spanish Baroque for history buffs
 
Olympic Holidays is offering 7 nights at the Hotel Carlos V in Sardinia- Alghero from £969 per person based on two travelling. The package includes 7 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation in a twin or double room and return flights to Gatwick. Departures are available on 06/05/17.

Also added to the Olympic Holidays portfolio for 2017 are two new Greek hotel openings:
 
Lesante Blu Exclusive Beach Resort: Opening April 2017
Olympic Holidays is offering 7 nights at Lesante Blu Exclusive Beach Resort in Greece– Zante from £923.56 per person based on two travelling (saving of up to £389.38 per person). The package includes 7 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation in a superior room sea view and return flights to Gatwick. Departures are available on 07/06/17.
 
Domes Noruz Chania: Opened September 2016
Olympic Holidays is offering 7 nights at Domes Noruz Chania in Greece– Chania from £1519.95 per person based on two travellingÅ (saving of up to £890.40 per person). The package includes 7 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation in upbeat retreat, pool view with plunge pool and return flights to Gatwick. Departures are available on 01/08/17.
 
Further information:
·      For bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com. 
·      2017 50th anniversary deals will be available here: www.olympicholidays.com/golden50 
·      Images and enquiries: karen@tippettpr.com / 07912 221069
 
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Notes to Editors:
· Olympic Holidays is the UK's leading Greece & Cyprus Holiday Company, delivering holidays to both destinations since 1967. The company is celebrating 50 years of Island travel expertise in 2017 (look out for news of our special celebratory deals and activity)
 
· Olympic Holidays  offers holidays to more European Island destinations than any other holiday company: 50 Islands from 27 UK airports
 
· Olympic Holidays offers the best low deposit option in travel:from £49 to secure a booking. Nothing to pay until 10 weeks prior to travel. Price guaranteed at time of booking, no surcharges, no price changes, whatever the market fluctuations.
 
· The NEW “Budget Buddy” tool on the Olympic Holidays website allows customers to pay as much or as little towards their holiday account balance whenever they like up to settling the balance 10 weeks prior to travel.