Meet Karen

How I like my coffee - Freddo Cappuccino Sketo (no sugar)
Favourite Sundowner - Aperol Spritz
Favourite Greek pastry - Bougatsa for a sweet treat and Spanakopita for savoury
Claim to fame - Featured in an ITV docusoap called Holiday Hotel set in Cyprus when I was the island manager in 1999
Favourite Beaches - Pallas Beach for vibes, Glystra Beach for chill and Pefkos for early evening swim and sundowners
Top travel tips - Don’t overplan for a Greek holiday – spontaneity creates the magic. Leave time for long lunches, late afternoon swims, siestas and sundowners. Catch the beautiful Greek sunrise at least once, whether you are just getting up or coming home
Most likely to Find me - Afandou golf course on my day off
Favourite Greek word(s) - First sentence I learnt as a rep in the 80s/90s To mikinaki mou ine spasmenos (my moped is broken)
My Go To Meze Order - Lindian Shrimps, Fresh Green salad, kalamari, courgette fritters, white tarama, pitta, feta in the oven and fresh cut chips
Best packing tip Leave the heels at home if coming to Lindos
Most Chaotic Travel Moment – Having my passport stolen out of the tray when going through security at Athens airport en route to London then Antigua
Celebrity I Would Love To Check Into A Villa  - Jude Law for a villa in the village as I think he fits that Lindos vibe … cool, understated, strolling around In an open linen shirt around the streets of Lindos, relaxing with a glass of fine wine in the wine bar Or George Clooney turning up on his yacht in Vlicha and then checking into a villa with pool with a private chef

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