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The view from the terrace at the resort is to die for. Endless miles of beach surrounds you. Welcome to your ultimate Greek island getaway. Located in Western Corfu, you can spend one or two weeks partying with people from all over the world whilst having an amazing Greek holiday. Half-board, so breakfast and dinner included, all you have to worry about is sunburn and hangovers!
We have double, triple and shared accommodation in mini dorms (sleeps up to 5 people) depending on whether you are solo traveller, coming with friends or putting together a group (contact us if you’re planning on bringing friends but multiple booking discounts).
Each room has unrivalled sea views, balconies from which to enjoy an incredible sunset, and you are less than 5 min from the beach. There are extensive facilities, four bars, private beach with free sunbeds and an amazing pool area. Linen and towels are provided. There is a massive pool area and your own private beach to spend sun filled days living it up.
Breakfast and dinner is provided, food is plentiful and extremely tasty. Cooked breakfasts three course dinners washed down with Ouzo of course (at dinner not breakfast that would be ridiculous).
You will need to arrange your own lunch, however there are plenty of restaurants locally restaurant that offer a large variety of low priced and quality Greek and international food. Eating lunch somewhere different each day is nice for a bit of variety. This way, you may stumble upon our favourite little spots: Tiny restaurants directly on the beach. The family owned restaurants will take you right in and make your Greek feast.
Often you don’t even have to look at the menu, they will just bring you out every single dish under the sun. Dolmades (grapevine leaves stuffed with rice and veggies), hummus and Feta. Hmmmm.
The first thing you should consider is whether you actually want to get around. Everything is available for you in resort, and there is a quaint beachside town within easy walking distance. If you do have itchy feet, there are several means of transportation for you in Corfu. Walking or ATV, scooters or you can opt for a minibus tour.
Quad biking around the island is fun but not nessassary to explore the array of restaurants and shops directly below the resort.
When in Greece Toga Toga Toga! Socrates has a lot to answer for.
Expect a huge, metallic pink sheet to configure into whatever style toga your hearts desire. The Toga party happens once a fortnight and is a great way to break the ice. Underpants are optional. Included in the price you have free club entry every single night to the hottest nightclub in town. There is plenty going on but there are also some chilled out options if you want a little bit of relaxation as well.
During your holiday you will get to go out on a boat trip, swimming, snorkelling cliff jumping and visiting Batcave just some of the highlights. The boat trip can turn into a bit of a boozy affair, so be warned!
You will get to do a couple of different activities throughout the week, as well as the boat trip you will also have access to Ocean kayaks, so one day you can go out and explore lots of hidden coves, secluded beaches and snorkel in Aqua Marine seas.
The island of Corfu is quite mountanious but is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque islands in Greece. Parts of the island are untouched by time. It is amazing to see the dozens of tiny villages where 70 year old Greek men sip coffee and play cards at the town café. If you make it to the top of the island you will be rewarded with the most beautiful view. It is truly an untouched island in the middle of Paradise.
Another highlight this awesome week is that you will go out on all-terrain vehicles on an epic Quad Safari. Check out Corfu with your new buddies and get to explore other parts of the island that will take your breath away.
The drink deals continue down at the restaurant from 7-11, throughout dinner, so that you are nicely buzzed by the time the party starts.
The nightclub gets going after dinner, and stays open until all the guests have left. The theme changes, depending on the night- Cross dress night, ouzo circle, pyjama party, and flip cup, to name a few. The infamous toga party takes place on Saturday nights, and involves pink togas (underwear optional), ouzo shots, Greek dancing, and plate smashing. We’ll leave the rest up to your imagination. If the club atmosphere isn’t your thing, check out the brand new beach bar, with its view of the Aegean Sea. Open all day, until about 12-1am, the beach bar is a great place to have a margarita or quiet pint.
If you are travelling alone you can share a room with other people.
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“So we got here…and you walk into an introduction about all the activities they do during the day, a few rules, and a shot of ouzo….yamas (cheers)!! The nights here are full of fun, great stories, great games, meeting amazing (and unique) people, and really just having a good time”James, Australia
“You will definitely lose your mind and probably your clothes. Best week of my life.”Anna J
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How would you like to get a diploma, spend four weeks travelling somewhere exotic with the possibility to get paid for your efforts at the end of it. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn’t.
Not only can you do all that, you will get mentored by one of the top journalists in the country Beci Wood who spent 10 years at the biggest newspaper in the UK. Get assistance publishing your piece and sending out through news channels with the aim of it being picked up as newsworthy. This will give you an amazing exposure and a genuine opportunity to try out and launch a new career in journalism.
On this program you can either undertake the diploma only and use it to boost your qualifications whilst you undertake any of our gap year programs, or you can involve yourself On our Xtreme journalism assignments. Set in 2 locations where you can study and learn more about journalism.
For the assignments, you can choose either Thailand, or Mexico and you have four weeks to complete the course and we throw in some adventure activities along the way. What they are depends on the time of year, we do not keep it set so we can react to any newsworthy stories or events.
The course involves quite a bit of coursework, so where better to undertake some investigative journalism, or get inspired than abroad by paradise beaches.
You have full backup and support of our UK-based tutors, who have considerable experience in the industry. You can actually study anywhere as long as you have an Internet connection and a laptop.
Once you have completed the course and have written your final piece we will assist you in sending this out to our media houses who may or may not pick up on the story. If you do get published you will receive 60 percent of your royalty fees which could be enough to cover the cost of the entire course.
What you report on is up to you, but you will have the full back up and support and guidance of professional journalists (including the head mentor on the programme – Beci Wood with 10 years experience on staff at the UK´s biggest newspaper).
Not only is journalism and exciting career, it’s something you can take with you to your next stage after travelling, whether that be a part-time job at University, or something you do on the side or launch phone into as a career.
So whether you want to do something genuinely rewarding while you travel, or want to have something that not only looks amazing – really is amazing on your CV then the Xtreme reporter as you.
On the Thailand option we have a completely unique and very exciting work experience attachment to this program. You will work in a genuine media Company that produces monthly magazines all over Asia. Working from their offices in Phuket, you will put your newfound skills to use: tasked With writing articles and uncovering stories as a reporter. You will go out develop and write stories and make a valued contribution to the magazine and online websites. Working under the CEO and his media team this is a genuinely unique opportunity to gain work experience and do a really fun job which will build your resume and give you an insight into an exciting industry as you travel.
The company is called think media and is American run running various different franchises of popular magazines, what’s on guides and delivers local news and features in and around Phuket.
The work experience option can either last two weeks or four weeks, depending on your preference and includes all accommodation.
In Mexico you will stay in Playa del Carmen, a short walk from the beach at our base the Bendito Rancho. This is based on a dormitory (shared accommodation).
In Thailand you will stay in Phuket where you will also be involved in a work experience module with think media. You will stay on a bungalow either your own or shared with one other person the same sex. The bungalow is located close to the officers.
Journalism needs specialists. People with knowledge and passion for their subject. We provide a range of courses in specialist subjects ranging from health to the environment through to investigative and travel journalism.
Journalism courses currently available:
Yes our courses are accredited by third party organisations
Our diploma is widely recognised in the UK and overseas. It is a vocational award, equivalent to an NVQ level 1 or 2.
The Open and Distance Learning Quality Council (ODLQC) and the ABCC validate it.
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