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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Still looking for your perfect holiday? Immerse yourself in Greek culture, make magical memories with the family or escape the world on an indulgent adults-only getaway, in these three stunning bespoke resorts
It's not too late to plan that summer getaway. If you're dreaming of a stylish Mediterranean escape, exquisite natural landscapes and cultural encounters, there is one name those in the know are whispering: Ella Resorts. This exquisite trio of eco-chic Grecian resorts flies under the radar. But with their elegant design, incredible beachfront locations and immersive experiences, they offer the ideal summer sanctuary, with dedicated resorts for adults and for families. Expect gorgeously designed rooms and suites that blend into the beauty of their natural surroundings, blissful spas, incredible food and an escape that will linger long in the memory. Five-star Alkyna, on Corfu, is designed for romance and you can be among the first to discover this hillside haven, as it has just opened in time for the summer season. On the island of Rhodes, Helea is perfect for families, while Elissa is another adults-only escape, both thoughtfully created to immerse you in nature, while ensuring you have all the luxuries you could want to hand. Whether you're dining by candlelight at a restaurant curated by a Michelin-star chef or padding barefoot over the soft sand to a street-food hub for an informal snack, Ella Resorts brings its trademark natural elegance to every tailored twist and turn. And the unique Ellascapes concept has been created alongside the resorts to ensure that all guests have the chance to join in with a curated collection of authentic experiences to participate in. From honey-harvest to hiking, wine-tasting to windsurfing, Ellascapes are designed to sensitively support local communities in giving you fun-filled insights into real Greek life. All you need to do is choose which resort is for you… Alkyna Lifestyle Beach Resort, Corfu Luxury beachfront living is redefined in the Alkyna Lifestyle Resort on Corfu. The adults-only escape is a haven of sea views from private balconies or villas with private pools, and a dramatic rocky cliffside acts as a backdrop to the peaceful and secluded beachfront location. Accommodations are all designed with eco-chic natural materials for the ultimate in sophisticated and laid-back luxury. Three different restaurants offer Corfiot, Greek, and international cuisine, with the freshest local ingredients. You can even reel in a catch-of-the-day yourself with an Ellascape fishing experience, taking you onto the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea for an unforgettable and authentic Greek fishing trip. Other activities on offer include horse riding, an apiairy (honeymaking) experience, and visits to local olive groves where you can wander under the shady trees before learning about the traditional olive mills and sample the unique oils on offer. Hikers will be in paradise, with a trip along the white peaks and green forest of the Corfu Trail. Or simply sail along the shoreline, from one charming village to another, taking in ancient sights and natural beauty on your way to Corfu Old Town, with its historic centuries of cobbled streets and Mediterranean architecture. Helea Lifestyle Beach Resort, Rhodes Family-friendly resort Helea is the perfect mix of fun and relaxation, on the pristine shores of the Aegean Sea near Rhodes Old Town. Splash peacefully with the kids in the clear blue shallows, or for more high-octane thrills, take them to the resort's Aquatower or on a trip to learn a new water sport, with everything from family watersports to scuba diving on offer. Back at the resort, a curated entertainment programme of live music and animations is available and the dining opportunities are designed to appeal to any palate of every age group. Funky street food from authentic food trucks, laidback Latin American cuisine, classic Mediterranean mezze, or the refined delights of Italian-Greek fusion food with menus from awarded restaurateur Trastellis Group– all are available every day for yours and your family's enjoyment. Rooms, suites and bungalows are chic, spacious, and comfortable, overlooking the landscaped gardens or with breathtaking views of the sea, with some rooms including swim-up access. The perfect place to relax after a day of exploring ancient ruins and traditional villages, with guided tours giving you an insider's view into local history and heritage. Elissa Lifestyle Beach Resort, Rhodes Adults-only resort Elissa is perfectly placed on Kallithea beach, a Blue Flag beach with crystal-clear water and white sand. Elissa's architecture is designed in traditional Rhodian style, updated with contemporary flourishes and comfortable amenities for a charmingly laidback and luxurious lifestyle. Choose between four restaurants, from modern Greek seafood, to fusion and exquisite Asian specialities, plus three separate bars for your daily refreshment. Or escape for an excursion to the local sights. Just a short drive from the Old Town, you can wander the medieval streets in the mornings, before escaping to the peaceful Valley of the Butterflies, a lush and shady nature reserve. Enjoy the peaceful sea views from your private veranda, unwind in the serene oasis of the resort spa, or wake up with a splash in one of the many freshwater pools. For an upgraded escape, Elissa also offers the Ellavated Bliss experience, a premium all-inclusive offering with exclusive dining opportunities, including signature events with local delicacies, fine wines and champagne tastings. Escape to Ella Resorts Discover your perfect sanctuary this summer at Ella Resorts, the best-kept secret in Greece for those who like real-life luxury on the down-low. From families of all ages to adults-only, Ella Resorts offers an authentic, elegant, and relaxed Mediterranean experience. And keep your eyes open for Ella Resort's fourth haven, Rocrita, opening on the island of Crete in 2026.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Couple's five-star easyJet honeymoon 'ruined' after turning up to 'total shambles'
A couple who booked a luxury honeymoon complete with a luxury "swim up" room allowing direct access to the hotel's swimming pool were bitterly disappointed to find mysterious brown stains on the patio's sun-beds when they arrived. Honeymooners Phil and Hannah Perkins, from Newport, South Wales booked a £1,080 easyJet package to historic Rhodes, Greece, in May. They had been hoping for a quiet romantic break, but were greeted on arrival by the sound of building work. Phil, 57, said: "We didn't really expect any problems, with it being a five-star resort," but it soon became clear that the hotel was undergoing extensive remodelling. He continued: "You had trucks coming through with cement and you had to move your beds to make way." READ MORE: Weight loss injections linked to potentially fatal side effect and 10 deaths, UK drug watchdog data shows READ MORE: River Island reveals location of 33 stores set to close by next year - full list Phil said he put up with the disruption for a day or so, but when it became clear that it wasn't about to end, he tried to contact easyJet's holiday rep, only to be told they weren't available. He said the noise and disruption completely wrecked their honeymoon. "It was constant," he said. "I watched them put some glass railings above the relax pool and there were people in the pool while they were putting the glass panels in. Phil added: "I thought 'This is not right.' There was concrete everywhere. It was just in shambles. It was constant drilling, banging. I told my wife, 'let's go to the bar and leave this relaxed nonsense', there was a bit of music and we wanted to chill, we thought the music would drown that out, but we could hear no music. "It was all day every day, it was unbelievable, I've never experienced anything like that. It was a proper building site." But the first, and perhaps most unpleasant sign of trouble was when the couple first entered their luxury swim-out room and saw brown stains on the sun-beds. "We booked a swim-out room, for a little bit of extra," Phil said. "When we got to the room, I opened the curtain to see the swim-out area, and the beds were really grimy and dirty. "I understand people use tan lotions but it was just brown, they were full of marks we didn't really want to see. It needed a good clean up, hence why we didn't go in there." He said that he had tried to take a philosophical approach, but the resort staff were no help at all. "I get things can go wrong and you can't please everybody but I'm easily pleased," he said. After the disappointed newlyweds arrived back home, they complained to easyJet who offered them a £281 refund, which the couple initially refused, until it was increased to £381. An easyJet holidays spokesperson told the MEN: "We're really sorry to hear that Mr Perkins was unhappy with his experience, especially on such a special holiday. "Once Mr Perkins returned home and got in touch with us, we immediately offered a partial refund. Our team has since been back in touch with Mr Perkins to apologise for his experience and offer a further refund, which was accepted "
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Newlywed Brits say they had honeymoon from hell at five-star Greek hotel 'construction site' with deafening grinding tools beside the loungers and heavy machinery whizzing between the sunbeds
Newlywed Brits say they had the honeymoon from hell after their five-star hotel was a 'construction site' with machinery whizzing between sunbeds and the sound of drilling echoing across the resort. Phil and Hannah Perkins got married on May 9th and were excited to jet off to Rhodes, Greece, for their holiday two days later. But, their romantic getaway soon took a turn for the worse when they arrived to find the hotel 'in shambles'. The couple claim they sat down by the poolside on the first morning of their trip, hoping to relax, but were shocked to hear a 'deafening' noise from building works taking place. Phil, 56, said he could hear drilling and banging all day long for the duration of their £1,080 holiday, while the noise was so bad it drowned out the music from the bar. Builders reportedly worked in between the sunbeds with trucks and machines, leaving guests having to move their chairs out of the way while they installed glass panels on balconies above the pool. The father claims he and his wife were unable to take any romantic photos due to the hotel being covered in concrete, leaving them feeling like they have not had a honeymoon. While Phil says he tried to get in touch with the holiday rep, he reportedly never received a call back. Phil, from Newport, Wales, said: 'We didn't really expect any problems with it being a five-star resort. When we got there, everything looked nice, on the coast, it was a big place. 'After breakfast, I could hear this constant noise, we had a wander about and there was some building work going on but it was right by the pool, which was called a "relax" pool. 'You had trucks coming through with cement and you had to move your beds to make way. 'I had it for a day and went to see the rep but was told they didn't when she would be back. I gave them my number but she never came back to me. 'It was constant, I watched them put some glass railings above the relax pool and there were people in the pool while they were putting the glass panels in. 'I thought this is not right. There was concrete everywhere. It was just in shambles. 'It was constant drilling, banging. I told my wife, "let's go to the bar and leave this relaxed nonsense", there was a bit of music and we wanted to chill, we thought the music would drown that out, but we could hear no music. 'It was all day every day, it was unbelievable, I've never experienced anything like that. It was a proper building site. The father claims he and his wife were unable to take any romantic photos due to the hotel being 'in shambles' and covered in concrete, leaving them feeling like they have not had a honeymoon. Pictured: Construction workers making noise while working 'I wouldn't expect all the building work, they could've told us before we went, and they're still not advertising it. It ruined our honeymoon. 'We didn't even take one honeymoon photograph, looking around it was so dirty. It was ridiculous, crazy.' But Phil claims the problems had started when the couple first entered their swim-out room and saw the 'brown' sunbeds, leaving them unable to use the pool. After arriving home, the couple complained to EasyJet who reportedly offered them a £281 refund, which the couple initially refused, until it was increased to £381. Phil said: 'We booked a swim-out room, for a little bit of extra. When we got to the room, I opened the curtain to see the swim-out area, and the beds were really grimy and dirty. 'I understand people use tan lotions but it was just brown, they were full of marks we didn't really want to see. It needed a good clean up, hence why we didn't go in there. 'I did go back and asked if there's any chance I could have another room, I wasn't really happy with what I could see. He pretty much said no. 'I get things can go wrong and you can't please everybody but I'm easily pleased. Phil, from Newport, Wales, said: 'We didn't really expect any problems with it being a five-star resort. When we got there, everything looked nice, on the coast, it was a big place 'We went down to see if there was any evening entertainment, there might have been karaoke but there was nothing happening to be honest. 'I complained to EasyJet and a couple of weeks later they apologised £280, the holiday cost us £1,080. 'EasyJet then came back and said they'd offer £380. I just want to forget about it. 'My wife is really down about it; it's like we haven't had a honeymoon. We didn't even take a [honeymoon] photograph. It wasn't right at all.' Phil posted footage from his holiday on social media. One comment on the post said: 'They owe you a free holiday at the very least.' Another said: 'B***** nightmare!!!!!' Another said: 'That's f******* terrible. Like hell could I stay there another day. I've gone fishing and had better holiday than that buddy and didn't catch a thing.' An easyJet holidays spokesman said: 'We're really sorry to hear that Mr Perkins was unhappy with his experience, especially on such a special holiday. 'Once Mr Perkins returned home and got in touch with us, we immediately offered a partial refund. Our team has since been back in touch with Mr Perkins to apologise for his experience and offer a further refund, which was accepted.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Hub Group chief accounting officer resigns, replacement named
This story was originally published on Trucking Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Trucking Dive newsletter. Hub Group recently announced that Brent Rhodes, chief accounting officer, will resign to pursue other opportunities on June 27, according to a securities filing. Rhodes joined the transportation and logistics service provider in April 2024 after more than four years as the chief accounting officer for ATI Physical Therapy. He previously served as the senior manager of M&A transaction services at Deloitte & Touche, per his LinkedIn profile. Dennis Matthews, who currently serves as Hub Group's VP of internal audit, will succeed Rhodes in the top accounting position on June 30. A certified public accountant, Matthews spent nearly 14 years at EY where he was the senior manager for assurance services for the firm's Chicago office. After leaving EY in 2019, he became the corporate controller for Roadrunner Transportation Systems, and a year later, the assistant corporate controller and director of finance reporting for Regal Rexnord, according to his LinkedIn profile. Matthews joined Hub Group in March 2024. In addition its new chief accounting officer, Hub Group has logged several other C-suite changes in recent years. In 2023, the Oak, Illinois-based company named Kevin Beth, formerly chief accounting officer, as CFO, replacing Geoff DeMartino. Then, in January 2024, former HR chief Michele McDermott left to pursue another opportunity. Later in 2024, Hub Group swapped the positions of executives Brian Meents and Brian Alexander. Meents became COO, a position previously held by Alexander, while Alexander took Meents' position as chief marketing officer. Alexander has since left the company, joining autonomous robotics firm Symbotic as SVP of commercial. Hub Group's latest leadership transition comes at a time when companies are experiencing a shortage in accounting and other finance talent, according to a Deloitte survey. Per the survey, 44% of CFOs are concerned about the increased workload for existing workers. Recommended Reading Hub Group executives swap C-suite roles Sign in to access your portfolio
The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
Briton dies on sun lounger on Greek island holiday
A British tourist has died on his sun lounger while on holiday on a Greek island. Holidaymakers in Agia Paraskevi, Skiathos discovered the 73-year-old man on Friday. After discovering the man, a lifeguard was alerted and attempted to provide first aid. The lifeguard then called the emergency services, according to local reports. A doctor subsequently from a nearby health centre subsequently spent 40 minutes trying to revive the pensioner but those attempts were unsuccessful. A spokesperson for the Foreign Office said they were supporting the family of a British man. 'We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Greece and are in contact with the local authorities,' the spokesperson said. Last month, another British tourist was found dead on a Greek beach after apparently going for a swim. The 68-year-old man was found dead in Lindos, on the island of Rhodes, on 12 June. Local media reported that the Brit had gone for a swim and lost consciousness before passing away. Officials from the Central Port Authority of Rhodes rushed to the scene following reports that his body had been found. He was then transferred to the island's Archangelos Health Center, where he was pronounced dead. Last July, A British tourist also died in Greece while diving at a well-known shipwreck in 'rough seas'. The 33-year-old man was reportedly pulled from the water at Epanomi Shipwreck, a popular diving spot around a 50-minute drive from Thessaloniki in northern Greece. Local media reported the unnamed man had died after diving into rough water following bad weather. Other people on the beach notified local authorities once they realised he was in danger and he was pulled from the water by another swimmer. Emergency services including an ambulance and a lifeguard boat, rushed to the scene, but efforts to resuscitate him failed.
