Athens

Spent a few days in Athens lately, soaking up the local sunshine, sights and my own weight in olive oil. If you're looking for an accommodation tip, I can highly recommend the Athena Baby Grand Hotel [65 Athinas & Lycourgou StreetGR 105 51 AthensGreeceTel: +30 210 3250900Fax: +30 210 3250920], very centrally located just off Omonia Square.

The Athens sight-seeing bus - a bargain at only €5 for a 24-hour pass that also covers metro and bus transport around the city - is just a minute's walk away from the hotel and is a great and air-conditioned way of getting around.