Kefalonia: Corelli's Uncorrupted Isle
You'd expect the Greek island Kefalonia - where Louis de Bernières set his best-selling book Corelli's Mandolin - to be a tacky theme park of star-crossed Mediterranean love. Amazingly enough, it's not. The hype breezed right by, leaving the turquoise waters and forested slopes free of spin-off kitsch. Amanda Castleman gives you the low-down on this hidden jewel! [Read]

Athens: Europe's Cinderella
The 2004 Summer Games have truly galvanized the Greeks, igniting their legendary resourcefulness. Like Cinderella, Athens is casting off its tatters, revealing a vibrancy and beauty that utterly captivates. Let Amanda Castleman be your guide to this revitalizing city! [Read]