EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 1H 26M
Greece
from The Departure Lounge · host Holiday Extras
This week we’re heading to Greece, where ancient myths, island-hopping adventures, and all-inclusive holidays collide. With Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey arriving in cinemas soon, Aaron, Gee and Allie explore why we’re still obsessed with Greece thousands of years after Odysseus supposedly sailed its seas.The team takes on a very specific Deal Challenge, attempting to book Aaron the ultimate all-inclusive break somewhere connected to Odysseus’ legendary journey. Along the way they discuss the Greek evil eye, whether social media has turned Greece into the world’s most photographed destination, and debate if the country’s most famous islands are still worth the hype.Plus three facts to guess the destination for next week’s episode.In this episode:The Deal Challenge – Book Aaron an all-inclusive holiday somewhere linked to Odysseus’ journeyDon’t Go Alone – The evil eye, ancient superstition, and why Greeks still wear protective charms todayGate Change – Has social media changed Greece forever, and can a destination still feel mythical when everyone’s already seen it online?
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This week we’re heading to Greece, where ancient myths, island-hopping adventures, and all-inclusive holidays collide. With Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey arriving in cinemas soon, Aaron, Gee and Allie explore why we’re still obsessed with Greece thousands of years after Odysseus supposedly sailed its seas. The team takes on a very specific Deal Challenge, attempting to book Aaron the ultimate all-inclusive break somewhere connected to Odysseus’ legendary journey. Along the way they discuss ...
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