Why “my family and other animals”, the upcoming new ITV show, is sure to be a winner

When you were growing up, did you ever read “My family and other animals” by Gerald Durrell? It’s a great read and, to commemorate the book’s 60th anniversary what better way than to celebrate than for ITV to commission a new six part drama? Keeley Hawes will head up an impressive cast list as the mother who strives to provide her family with the best life changing opportunities, waving goodbye to England and heading off to the delightful Greek Island of Corfu and the Mediterranean sun. Gerald Durrell was a life-long conservationist, born in India and spending some of his younger years on this beautiful Greek. His comical and exciting adventures (both with his family and in growing up in the most amazing surroundings) make this book a must read and will leave the reader with an absolute desire to see the island where the young Durrell grew up. Durrell later become a world famous expert in the field of animal conservation. I have visited his legacy, in the form of Jersey Zoo, which was established in 1958, many times. The zoo is an amazing place, looking after and preserving endangered species (the zoo is home to over 130 different species including his much loved gorillas and Lemurs) for the benefit of generations to come – the next logical step for me personally will be to spend some time on the stunning island of Corfu learning more about what so inspired the young Gerald. Why not join me in getting ahead of the game and book your own adventure before the series goes on air? Corfu is easy to get access from various parts of the UK and offers the lucky visitor a wide range of accommodation choices from smaller hotels to luxury 5* properties. For those travellers who want to opt for living a typical Greek lifestyle for a few weeks why not consider the ample villa options available? If you are looking for a holiday where you can enjoy a great beach then consider Kontokali where you find a sheltered bay and a shingle and sand beach. The resort is close enough to Corfu Town (just six kilometres away) to ensure that you get chance to swap the calm and traditional nightlife for the livelier experience of the delightful Corfu Town. The five star Kontokali Bay Resort & Spa will provide a luxury haven for a restful holiday. Beach lovers will love the blue flag beach which can be found in Agois Ioannis Persiteron. The beach is a haven for families looking for a more traditional beach holiday. The luxurious Marbella Corfu Hotel is a five star, family favourite with children’s clubs, lots of sports and beautiful grounds – a idyllic and luxurious option. Did you know that Corfu town boasts UNESCO World Heritage status? There are lots of landmarks and special sites to explore giving you an opportunity to unravel much about Corfu’s former life and informative years there are Venetian castles, palaces and places of worship to visit and then, when you get hungry explore the local fine restaurants bars or check out the shopping opportunities. If you fancy staying close to Town then make a date to visit the Corfu Palace hotel. If you really want to experience your own Gerald Durrell moment then I’d suggest you head for Perama. Here you will find the Aeolos Beach Resort. There are snorkelling opportunities (the resort is popular with snorkelers new and old). This is where the young Gerald had the opportunity to explore Corfu’s marine life up close and personal. You don’t have to be a budding conservationist to enjoy Corfu. You don’t need to be a budding historian or a fanatical foodie. Corfu is all about variety, quality combined with great value for money. To book find out more about availability and EARLY BOOKING OFFERS and to get help with planning your visit, please contact me with your details about your dates, party size, accommodation requirements and budget and I will come up with a set of personalised recommendation based on your requirements…… Who knows you could have the next budding Gerald Durrell in the wings……!