We have just returned from our first trip to Zante, one of the highlights of which was all the lovely food, including one meal at the Olive Tree on what must have been the windiest night Greece has ever had. Both being vegetarians, we were pleased with the selection of food on offer at the Olive Tree. I started with Gigantes, and Tom had the baked feta. We actually thought the cheese arriving in its foil was a good thing - it seemed more rustic and fresh, that way.

For our main course, we both had Briam, and we finished up with honey and yoghurt. All that food, plus half a litre of red wine and a couple of Ouzos for less than forty euros can hardly be caled expensie in anyone's book.

The service was great and the ambience and decoration of the front garden was lovely. Our only problem with the Olive Tree was that it wasn't open when we wanted to go again for lunch on our last day!

We stayed in Tsilivi from 6th to 13th October 2003, and it was great. The weather was hot and sunny every day apart from one day when there were thunderstorms; it was warm at night, and because the season was winding down many of the shops and restaurants had really good discounts. Also, because it wasn't crowded, you could get more personal service.

The sea was totally warm enough for swimming in, obviously it always seems cold when you first put your toes in but once you've got right in it's like swimming in a warm bath!

We went on various boat trips etc and apparently in the hotter summer months the views out to sea eg of kefalonia and the pelopponese are not as good then, but in october the air's clearer so you can see for miles.