The Sunday Times travel magazine, June 2009

“Nostalgia Trips”
Once upon a time the best way to holiday was to island-hop by ferry. And guess what, says Dana Facaros – it still is…

"Saronic Gulf
These little beauties are so close to Athens that some islanders commute to and fro, yet they are often skipped by travelers. It’s their loss: the four main islands are salty, pint-sized and replete with character, full of momentos recalling the bold captains and fleets of the Greek War of Independence (1821-29). A few days here deliver an undiluted hit of the best of Greece: postcard perfect towns, dreamlike seascapes and intense nightlife – all this and the chance to visit major ancient sites on the mainland Peloponnese.
Aegina –Poros – Hydra – Spetses

… the hour’s voyage from Aegina to Poros is one of Greece’s most magical. Poros town cascades down a volcanic islet, while the bulk of the island is a pine-scented mountain with sandy beaches at Askeli and Neorion. Boats cross all day to mainland Galatas, where you can hire a car to see some of the marvels of ancient Greece: the citadels of Mycenae and Tyrins, and the ancient theatre of Epidaurus…"