Laskarina Holidays Brochure

Laskarina Holidays were award-winning Greek travel specialists offering holidays to the unspoilt, 'off the beaten track' islands of Greece. The company set out to help discerning travellers experience all that is quintessentially Greek, away from the typical package holiday experience.

A Family Company with Greek Roots

Laskarina Holidays was started by Ian and Kate Murdoch in 1976 in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, as an alternative to the kind of package holidays supplied by larger tour operators. It remained a very small family company of 16 UK staff, later based in the village of Bolney, West Sussex, supported by 17 British representatives in Greece.

The Story Behind the Name

The company took its name from the famous heroine Laskarina Bouboulina, a native of the island of Spetses, where the holidays first began 28 years ago. According to local legend, Laskarina was an incredibly brave privateer who captained a fleet of sailing ships, causing chaos during the Turkish Occupation of Greece and helping to spark the Greek War of Independence in 1821.

A Personal Approach to Travel

Laskarina knew its islands and every house in the programme inside out, and genuinely cared about each holiday, hoping clients would return for more.

• Award-winning Greek travel specialists
• Focus on unspoilt, 'off the beaten track' Greek islands
• Specialist advice offered through personal conversation before booking
• Holidays aimed at travellers rather than package tourists

Frequently Asked Questions

Who founded Laskarina Holidays?

Laskarina Holidays was founded by Ian and Kate Murdoch in 1976 in Wirksworth, Derbyshire.

Where did the company name come from?

It was named after the heroine Laskarina Bouboulina, a native of Spetses who, according to local legend, helped start the Greek War of Independence in 1821.

What kind of holidays did Laskarina offer?

The company specialised in holidays to unspoilt, 'off the beaten track' Greek islands, offering an alternative to package holidays from larger tour operators.

Who were the holidays aimed at?

They were aimed at discerning clients who preferred to be treated as travellers rather than package tourists.

Where was the company based?

It was a small family company based in the village of Bolney, West Sussex, with 16 UK staff and 17 British representatives in Greece.

Could you book online?

While clients could email queries, the company preferred to speak to travellers personally before booking so it could offer specialist advice.

This brochure is part of the Catalink archive and may no longer be available to order. The information above describes Laskarina Holidays. For current details, visit the company's official website.