Inspirational Guest Experiences - the Family Holiday in Skopelos - the Rogers'
A Times Photographer in Skopelos Country Villas
Paul’s Photojournalism days for the Times had taken him around the world.
The images I saw that day on his portfolio, completely took me aback.
I quickly got lost within his huge portfolio of royalty, world leaders and celebrities. His powerful images from war zones captivated me and I just couldn’t stop looking at them.
How well he ‘froze’ the pain in people’s eyes and faces in those war areas in a way I had never seen before. It was at that point I realised that he had taken his wedding photography to a whole new level.
Capturing, within split seconds, candid frames of happiness from brides and grooms.
The tears trickling down a mother’s face, proud of her daughter getting married to her ‘Prince Charming’. Father’s making speeches at wedding receptions. You can’t hear the speech, but you see the powerful emotions hovering in the air.
…and report on some of the major stories of the day for almost two decades. From Kosovo to North Korea, from Charles and Camilla to Robbie Williams. I learned how to tell stories quickly, beautifully and without fuss.
The expectations of a family holiday in Skopelos
Paul was very kind in taking the time to document the whole family’s experience from start to finish.
His insights into family travelling, airports, taxis and ferryboats will prove really valuable to everyone arriving in Skopelos Country Villas.
Paul's writing of their journey:
A sunny Winter day in Hertfordshire takes me back to our Summer family holiday on Skopelos.
It was last Summer, and while the tans have faded, our memories of a fantastic mountainside view over Skopelos town towards Alonnisos are still strong.
Helen and I have visited Greece and the Islands many times, and we’d taken Dominic and Maddy to Lefkada a couple of years ago.
We love the laid back pace of life, especially in the Islands, and the food, sun and snorkelling all add up to the perfect holiday destination for us.
This time, we’d found Andonis’ villa on the internet, and loved the look of a tranquil base in the mountains to explore Skopelos. As there’s no airport on the island, we were excited to have a slightly longer journey involving the famous Greek ferry system to get to Skopelos.
First Impressions of Villa Delfi
At night, the view of the stars is superb – crystal clear, no light pollution. There’s a telescope in the villa, and we used it to check out the moon… We also discovered that the International Space Station passed overhead several times during our stay, and it was great to watch it pass.
Introducing children to the value of family holidays
Overall we had a super Summer holiday on Skopelos, and thoroughly enjoyed staying at Villa Delfi. I’d have no hesitation recommending it to friends. 
It’s a great way to introduce younger children to something a little different to an organised package holiday. And providing you’re happy to take on some challenging driving on the island, there’s something for everyone.
We’ll definitely be returning, and look forward to Andonis’ warm welcome again.
Reaching the end of family holiday in Skopelos
Paul and his family portrayed an ideal family holiday at Skopelos Country Villas.
A relaxing break combining island exploration, fun and quality evenings at our premises.
If you’d like to get featured for your upcoming holiday or you’ve stayed with us before, please drop us a line. We’ll be delighted to share your holiday experiences in a future blog post.
