10 most romantic getaways

Greek island hopping
Flight time from Dubai: five hours
The weather in Greece is nice all year round but not normally stifling, the coastline is as delightful as any more exotic destination, and there are plenty of sumptuous hotels and idyllic self-catering villas to choose from. Your best bet is an island stay, but why stop at just the one? Short distances and easy interchanges make an island-hopping honeymoon an attractive and, of course, romantic prospect. Move from the mountains
of Crete to the clear seas of Paxos, or follow the trail of Odysseus on Ithaca, then wander the wooded greenery of Zakynthos. There are destinations to suit every type of couple, a rich cultural heritage and fantastic scenery to see, not forgetting all the lively tavernas.
Emirates flies direct to Athens; a return ticket costs from Dhs3,438 (www.emirates.com). Book with Islands of Greece, www.islands-of-greece.co.uk (+44 845 675 2600).