LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - The father of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday defended his decision to fly to Greece even though at that time the government advice was for UK nationals to avoid all but essential international travel.



'The way those vehicles have collided into the stationary cars, has impacted with the two pedestrians who were out on the road exchanging details and unfortunately those two people have been killed,' he said.

Tick off Serifos and Sifnos, Naxos and Paros as well as the wild, mountainous island transportation in greece Volos of Kythnos.  You can also hire a catamaran complete with skipper and travelling in greece without a car chef to sail round the less-well-known Cyclades.

In the protected wetlands of Ahla Valley, this collection of 14 cottages lies between a white-sand beach on a secluded bay and a rockpool fed by a waterfall. For a similar eco-village in the wilderness feel, try Onar on Andros, just a couple of hours by ferry from Athens. Built from stone, wood and river reeds, with white and earthy interiors, the cottages make the perfect base to get away from it all.

'One of the things that we've seen time and time again on the road is people's inattention causes collisions. And even a minor collision can result in an absolute tragedy, taxi Volos greece and people can lose their lives.

A man was killed after his van hit a wall at Frenchs Forest about 3.15am on Saturday, a 70-year-old woman was killed in Goulburn about 6pm on Friday, and a 54-year-old died in Moruya after crashing his motorbike.

"I don't know what the reaction of the British public (has been), I came here to have a quiet time to organise the house," he said in comments to local reporters carried by Sky News, referring to measures to make the property COVID-19 secure for lettings.

Inntravel has a ten-night walking trip in September starting in Athens, including B&B but not flights, from £1,095pp (inntravel.co.uk). On volcanic Milos, explore the lunar landscape and soft sandy beaches along a shoreline that also features sea caves.

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A week in Koulka House costs from £830, excluding flights (Lunar landscapes - and island-hopping in style Villa company Scott Williams has many properties on Paxos, including the simple stone Koulka House, with a pool, sleeping four in the hamlet of Kastanida on the west coast.

Six nights' B&B costs from £1,660pp with flights (Alternatively, follow the gods, who, according to Greek legend, chose the Pelion peninsula between Athens and Thessaloniki for their revelries, but which is blessedly free from mass tourism. A separate visit explores one of the six remaining monasteries once the day-trippers have left, ending with a magical view of the sun dipping behind the rocks.

Arriving at the laid-back Dodecanese island of Symi is part of the experience - too small for its own airport, it is reached by ferry from Rhodes. But it is worth it to be greeted by superb views of one of the most picturesque harbours in the Aegean, with its colourful red-roofed houses, all of which are listed buildings.

On a hillside with sea views, the villas are set within their own gardens and share a pool, open-air cinema and a large library. Enjoy a massage using herbs grown on the estate, practise yoga in the pavilion, or walk to the nearby beach. A villa for two costs from £2,200 a week, or £2,500 for four, best day trips from Volos with car hire but excluding flights (oneoffplaces.co.uk).

A ferry ride away, Ithaca may be famous for being the home of the legendary hero Odysseus, but it is much sleepier than neighbouring Kefalonia. Stay on an organic olive oil farm on the island's shores, with just four eco-luxe villas on the seven-acre Levendis Estate.

The owner, Markos, takes guests on a number of complimentary activities, including a sunrise walk to Mount Kofinas, a cooking lesson, horse riding and a hike to the Monastery cost of taxi in Volos greece Koudouma. Mountain biking, wine tasting and fishing can also be arranged. A week's half-board with flights and car hire costs from £1,451pp (

Swim in rocky coves a short drive away, and visit the Diros Caves - one is more than a mile long that can be explored during a 40-minute boat trip. A week's B&B costs from £647pp, Volos transport excluding flights (cittadeinicliani.com).

A week's B&B costs from £1,255pp with flights and transfers (Also in the Cyclades, The Rooster has just opened on the under-the-radar island of Antiparos, offering a luxuriously contemporary take on an authentic Greek hotel. Take a boat trip from the beach to explore the coast, which is scalloped by more than 70 beaches, or head inland on one of the networks of old shepherds' footpaths to explore this lush island which feels a touch more Scottish Highlands than Cyclades. At night, dine on organic fresh produce from the vegetable garden. With 17 beautifully designed suites, villas and houses, it is an ideal place to relax, with plenty of privacy and space.