One of the Ionian islands off the west coast of Greece, and featuring the Marbella Beach Club Corfu at Agios Ioannis Peristeron, Corfu has been a holiday destination for many years, so you can easily seek out its well established hotspots for nightlife, restaurants and holiday shopping - but if you want to discover the real Corfu, the search will reap rich rewards, since this lovely island has many wonderful secrets to reveal to the discerning traveller.
For a low-key, peaceful, relaxing time, the Marbella Club destination of Agios Ioannis Peristeron is a one of the most chilled-out destinations on the island, as is Acharavi. If, on the other hand, you want to party hard, you've got neon-lit Kavos on the south coast, which is the 24-hour clubbing capital of the island.
For somewhere in between, Sidari is a good place to go. If you like history, Corfu Town is an excellent choice; with its quaint streets, old fortresses and pretty Venetian houses - and for natural history, visit Mount Pantokrator and Lake Korission.
Moraitika village - one of the liveliest tourist towns on the island, with great nightlife.
Spianada Square, Corfu Town - where you'll get a feel for France's influence on the town. Great for local music and people-watching.
Aqualand - a water park perfect for children and adults alike at Agios Ioannis.
Pelekas - a lovely fishing village whose tavernas offer a fine introduction to traditional Corfiot dishes such as stifado (beef stew) and bourdetto, a peppery fish.
The New Fortress, Corfu Town - Built in 1588 by the Venetians and providing a snapshot of the town's history.
Palace of Saint Michael and Saint Georges, Corfu Town - British-influenced Georgian architecture, and now home of the town's library and Museum of Asiatic Art.
Local food - red mullet and swordfish, simply grilled with a squeeze of lemon; sofrito - slow-cooked beef in wine, garlic and spices; kreatopita - tender lamb in filo pastry with potatoes, tomatoes and onions.