About time to uncover some real favorite islands. First out is Tilos:

If you have wanted to do some serious walking in Greece, but never dared, did you ever consider taking some guided walks? A great opportunity for beginners and also a good way of getting more local information as well as new acquaintances. These walking enthusiasts are mostly geared towards Scandinavians.

Walk & Eat Amsterdam

A new book from Sunflower just arrived the scene. Makes me want to revisit Amsterdam, I have no idea when I will have time to do that though… For now I have made a small Amsterdam Page on my website, so you can refer to that one, maybe at some point something will happen…

It has been mentioned before here and there on this blog and also published elsewhere, but this the official program on islandwalking.com for 2011 (additions may appear later):

• Western Greece: • Parga

• Ionian: • Lefkada • Zakynthos

• Italy: • Amalfi

Just received these Christmas and new years wishes from one of the hotels I mentioned below. That seems like a fitting end to this years efforts and I can only pass it on to everyone:

A walking holiday based in Lagos could not be made better than by staying at the Albergaria Marina Rio. Perfectly situated more or less AT the bus station and in a short walking distance from the trains. And the old town in just next door.

In Ciutadella on Menorca why not try this cozy little hotel?

Hotel Géminis

I really loved this little gem in Nice, one of very few hotels actually inside the wonderful old town.

Its name is Hotel Villa La Tour.

As the name suggests it is located just at the famous clock tower at the (upper) edge of old town.

When I select hotels it is usually all about location. For an island walking holiday it saves a lot of time to be close to buses and/or ferries. Near the ferry terminal at Gruž harbour you will find the excellent Hotel Berkeley. This family owned  boutique hotel is a bit outside the center of Dubrovnik, but it takes only 5-10 minutes to get there from one of the gates of the old town using the very frequent Gruž harbour buses. Or it’s a half hour stroll.

Hidden away up in Ktima Paphos you can find the Kiniras Hotel and Garden Restaurant. The hotel is good, the restaurant even better. Warmly recommended!