The British magazine "Conde Nast Traveller" has highlighted the Greek islands of Patmos and Lipsi as must-do destinations that should be at the top of every international traveller's list, stressing their spiritual aspects that promote well-being.
Patmos, with its unspoiled landscapes and its cultural heart is a real pleasure for the body and soul, the article said, pointing to the additional glamour provided by UNESCO world heritage monuments such as the Cave of the Apocalypse and St John's Monastery, or the pretty central village of Chora, while providing everything that the modern tourist needs.
A few miles away, the island Lipsi offers a 'castaway' experience and seclusion, with Conde Nast describing it as the "ultimate switch-off destination" for enjoying the simple pleasures, such as swimming in its blue-green waters, hiking and dining in traditional restaurants.
The Dodecanese islands in the south-eastern Aegean, near the Turkish coast, include some of Greece's most famous and frequented destinations – Rhodes and Kos among them – as well as some of its lesser-known spots, where you can experience island life at its most authentic.
For a holiday that combines some of the best elements of Greece – its beaches and its history – a twin-centre trip to Patmos and Lipsi should be on your radar says Cntraveller.