Grecian GETAWAY

There's something special about cruising the Greek Islands

Jetlag is long-forgotten when I step onto the ramp to hop aboard the Celestyal Crystal to begin a seven-day Idyllic Aegean cruise. And the joy doesn’t stop once I’m on board. After safety drill instructions and a quick squiz around the beautiful ship – taking in restaurants galore, bars, dance floors, theatre, pool, gym, spa and casino – I head to my cabin. I’m impressed as it’s spacious and clean, and I can’t wait to get cruising!

We set sail from Piraeus in Athens and our first stop is Thessaloniki. There’s wine, food, sunshine, fresh air and gorgeous people everywhere. We even get to cross the border into Turkey and visit Kusadasi. After a long day of walking around admiring ancient ruins, the side of the cliff surrounded by the chalky white buildings of Santorini’s caldera.