Olympic Holidays, the UK's leading European Island Holiday company, shares the team's top picks and ideas for 2017, including new islands, new hotel openings, the insider bargains, and ideas for pampering and fitness enthusiasts.

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.

1. THE NEW MED HOTEL OPENINGS:

Lesante Blu Exclusive Beach Resort: 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. For bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com.

Domes Noruz Chania: Olympic Holidays is offering 7 nights at Domes Noruz Chania in Greece– Chania from £1519.95 per person based on two travelling (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. For bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com.

2. THE NEW TO OLYMPIC HOLIDAYS ISLANDS: SICILY, SARDINIA & CORSICA

Diamond Hotel & Resort :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. For bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com.

Hotel Carlos V : 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. For bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com.

Suite Home Porticcio: 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. For bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com.

3. THE LESSER KNOWN SPOTS: ITHACA & TILOS

Hotel Nostos: Olympic Holidays is offering 7 nights at Hotel Nostos in Greece– Ithaca from £837.12 per person based on two travelling (saving of up to £68.26 per person). The package includes 7 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation in a twin room garden view and return flights to Gatwick. Departures are available on 01/07/17. For bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com.

Ilidi Rock Hotel: Olympic Holidays is offering 7 nights at Ilidi Rock Hotel in Greece– Tilos from £777.33 per person based on two travelling (saving of up to £0.00 per person). The package includes 7 nights' self catering accommodation in a studio sea view and return flights to Gatwick. Departures are available on 02/08/17. For bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com.

4. THE INSTAGRAMMABLE SUNSETS: SANTORINI & CORFU

Regina Mare Hotel: Olympic Holidays is offering 7 nights at Regina Mare Hotel in Greece– Santorini from £1,174.66 per person based on two travelling (saving of up to £255.68 per person). The package includes 7 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation in a superior double sea view and return flights to Gatwick. Departures are available on 04/07/17. For bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com.

Olympic Holidays is offering 7 nights at the Mayor Pelekas Monastery in Greece– Corfu from £767 per person based on two travelling (saving of up to £148 per person). The package includes 7 nights' half board accommodation in a standard room inland view and return flights to Gatwick. Departures are available on 04/07/17. For bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com.

5. THE RESTORERS

Park Hotel and Spa: Olympic Holidays is offering 7 nights at the Park Hotel and Spa in Greece – Zante from £693.16 per person based on two travelling (saving of up to £70.68 per person). The package includes 7 nights' half board accommodation in a superior double inland view room and return flights to Gatwick. Departures are available on 02/07/17. For bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com.

Ayii Anarygyri: Olympic Holidays is offering 7 nights at Ayii Anarygyri in Cyprus- Miliou from £1,097.60 per person based on two travelling (saving of up to £121.80 per person). The package includes 7 nights' half board accommodation in a resort double room and return flights to Gatwick. Departures are available on 01/08/17. For bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com.

6. THE FITNESS & ACTIVE HOLIDAY FAVOURITES: CYPRUS & CRETE

Olympic Lagoon Resort: Olympic Holidays is offering 7 nights at Olympic Lagoon Resort in Cyprus- Pafos from £1,387.97 per person based on two travelling (saving of up to £172.56 per person). The package includes 7 nights' all inclusive premium accommodation in a deluxe room inland view and return flights to Gatwick. Departures are available on 01/08/17. For bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com.

Lyttos Beach Hotel: Olympic Holidays is offering 7 nights at Lyttos Beach Hotel in Greece– Crete from £845.39 per person based on two travelling (saving of up to £189.22 per person). The package includes 7 nights' all inclusive premium accommodation in a deluxe room inland view and return flights to Gatwick. Departures are available on 01/06/17. For bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com.

7. THE ROMANTIC CHOICES: SANTORINI & RHODES

Avaton Resort and Spa: Olympic Holidays is offering 7 nights at Avaton Resort and Spa in Greece– Santorini from £1558.15 per person based on two travelling (saving of up to £308.70 per person). The package includes 7 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation in a superior double room and return flights to Gatwick. Departures are available on 06/06/17. For bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com.

Lindos Blu Rhodes: Olympic Holidays is offering 7 nights at Lindos Blu in Greece– Rhodes from £1,255.50 per person based on two travelling (saving of up to £182.00 per person). The package includes 7 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation in a double room sea view and return flights to Gatwick. Departures are available on 01/07/17. For bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com.

8. THE CLASSIC - SANTORINI:

El Greco: Olympic Holidays is offering 7 nights at the El Greco in Greece– Santorini from £778.10 per person based on two travelling (saving of up to £97.30 per person). The package includes 7 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation in a twin room inland view or pool view and return flights to Gatwick. Departures are available on 04/07/17. For bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com.

9. THE ALL INCLUSIVE - BUDGETING UPFRONT:

Makronisos Ayia Napa: Olympic Holidays is offering 7 nights at Makronisos Holiday Village in Cyprus– Ayia Napa from £574.72 per person based on two travelling (saving of up to £77.40 per person). The package includes 7 nights' self catering accommodation in a one bedroom apartment garden view and return flights to Gatwick. Departures are available on 01/07/17. For bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com.

The Kresten Royal Villas and Spa: Olympic Holidays is offering 7 nights at The Kresten Royal Villas and Spa in Greece– Kalithea from £698.41 per person based on two travelling (saving of up to £334.18 per person). The package includes 7 nights' all inclusive accommodation in a standard room garden view and return flights to Gatwick. Departures are available on 03/06/17. For bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com.

10. THE BARGAINS:

Rodos Palace Rhodes: Olympic Holidays is offering 7 nights at Rodos Palace Rhodes in Greece – Rhodes from £575.00 per person based on two travelling (saving of up to £0.00 per person). The package includes 7 nights' half board accommodation in a double room garden view and return flights to Gatwick. Departures are available on 03/06/17. For bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com.

Amalia Apartments: Olympic Holidays is offering 7 nights at Amalia Apartments in Greece – Skiathos from £595.45 per person based on two travelling (saving of up to £0.00 per person). The package includes 7 nights' self catering accommodation in a studio room and return flights to Gatwick. Departures are available on 02/07/17. For bookings call 0208 492 6868 or visit www.olympicholidays.com.

Further information:

• olympicholidays.com.
• 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.