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Destination Overview

From incredible archaeological sites and show-stopping sunsets to blissful beaches and coastal cliff-top towns, it doesn’t get more diverse than Greece. This country of grand design is abundant in artistic and cultural heritage. The ruins and remnants of long forgotten cities sit side by side with quaint villages oozing in tradition; myths and legends tell the tales of gods and goddesses; and UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be found throughout this Mediterranean haven.  

Featuring beautiful Crete, Greece's largest island, and Corfu, with its lush landscapes and Venetian influences, each Greek destination provides a serene and picturesque environment for improving your bridge game. The choice is yours – browse the full collection today! 


5 Holidays available from £795pp

Premier Bridge

From the idyllic Kernos Beach Hotel, overlooking the shining Sea of Crete, enjoy guided tours of Knossos Palace and Spinalonga.

  • 7 nights half-board accommodation
  • Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
  • Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
  • 2 morning seminars
  • Welcome drink
  • Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
  • Coach travel for excursions
  • Excursions
    Included
  • Half
    Board

Availability:

  • 2024 4th May
Travel
  • By Air
New Tour

We stay at the luxurious 5-star Rodostamo Hotel and Spa on this fantastic Refresher Bridge holiday, including an excursion to Corfu Town.

  • 7 nights half-board accommodation
  • Return airport transfers from Corfu Airport
  • Services of our friendly hosts
  • Refresher bridge sessions and interactive seminars
  • Welcome drink
  • Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
  • Coach travel for excursions
  • Excursions
    Included
  • Spa
    Facilities
  • Half
    Board

Availability:

  • 2024 11th October
Travel
  • By Air
  • Join Direct
EBU Overseas Congress
New Tour

The Green and Blue pointed EBU Overseas Congress in October 2024 will take place on the beautiful island of Crete, at the Kernos Beach Hotel.

  • 7, 8 or 9 nights half-board accommodation
  • Return airport transfers
  • Bridge fee for the EBU Congress
  • Green and Blue Masterpoints awarded
  • Sponsored drinks reception and prize giving
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
  • Local tourist tax
  • Excursions
    Included
  • Half
    Board

Availability:

  • 2024 13th October 14th October 15th October
Travel
  • By Air
  • Join Direct

Soak up the sun and play bridge and bowls in gorgeous Paphos, staying at the luxurious 4-star Athena Royal Beach Hotel.

  • 10 nights half-board accommodation
  • Return airport transfers from Paphos Airport
  • Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
  • Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
  • 3 morning seminars
  • Wine and fruit on arrival
  • 5 bowls sessions
  • Complimentary dance lessons twice weekly

Availability:

  • 2025 26th February
Travel
  • By Air
  • Join Direct
New Tour

At the 5-star Rodostamo Hotel & Spa, enjoy superb facilities, excellent service and delicious dining, as well as a varied programme of bridge.

  • 10 nights half-board accommodation
  • Return airport transfers
  • Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
  • Varied bridge programme with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
  • 2 weekly bridge seminars
  • Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary

Availability:

  • 2025 2nd May
Travel
  • By Air
  • Join Direct

Meet the
Team

We’ve assembled a fantastic team of directors, hosts and teachers, all dedicated to providing an engaging and supportive bridge-playing environment.

Meet the Team
Ro Kaye

Ro Kaye

Ro enjoys playing bridge at her local club, Cheltenham. She has been chairman there and run the Congress Committee for several years too. She is actively involved in EBEDD as child protection officer and loves participating in the local youth teaching scheme as well as being one of the organisers of the Junior Spring Camp.
Chris and Linda Benneworth

Chris and Linda Benneworth

Following successful careers in education, Chris and Linda retired in the late nineties and started directing together, working at first in local and more recently in overseas congresses. They ran the North Eastern Bridge Association Congress for a number of years in Otterburn, Consett and Gateshead, an event with a deserved reputation for friendliness.
James and Jane Tullett

James and Jane Tullett

Jane brings her organisational and interpersonal skills to the forefront to make an excellent hosting team with her husband James. James has been playing bridge for over 30 years and is regularly picked for his county. Jane and James have travelled extensively in recent years to explore exotic parts of the world, such as Peru, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
Hilary and David Powell

Hilary and David Powell

First for Bridge hosts Hilary and David Powell are looking forward to making your bridge holiday restful and enjoyable. They play bridge regularly at several local bridge clubs and in county competitions. David has represented Kent on several occasions in the annual Metropolitan Cup, and they are on the committee of Bromley North Bridge Club.
Mark Hooper

Mark Hooper

Mark is a bridge Premier Life Master, having played competitively for over 30 years. After retiring from a career in IT, Mark has been able to indulge his passion for bridge. He is an EBU-qualified tournament director, and an EBU-accredited bridge teacher, teaching beginners at his local bridge club.
John and Sarah Barker

John and Sarah Barker

Passionate about bridge, John is a fully qualified professional bridge teacher and runs his own bridge club where he also teaches. He plays regularly for Norfolk and is either playing or teaching bridge nearly every day of the week. Sarah brings her people skills and organisation to help make sure everyone has a fabulous holiday.
Sarah Amos

Sarah Amos

Sarah is the third generation of her family to be hooked on bridge, following after her mother and grandparents. She started playing over 35 years ago and began teaching and directing not long after. She is probably best known as a top-level Tournament Director in both Wales and England.
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