Europe’s Secret Islands
The Obsever has published a list of 15 Europe’s Secret Islands with a little bit information one each island and the information on how you can get there. So here’s number one;
“ 1. Sylt, North Frisian Islands, Germany
Near the coast of Denmark but belonging to Germany, Sylt is where the German glitterati go to hang out in the summer months. Essentially, it’s the Teutonic equivalent of Martha’s Vineyard, with atmospheric sand dunes, lighthouses, reed-thatched cottages that house Hugo Boss and Louis Vuitton boutiques, and a Jekyll and Hyde beach life. Sylt’s eastern side is gentle enough for families, while the west has a strong enough surf to make it an annual fixture in the Surf World Cup. The village of Kampen is home to Gogartchen, one of Germany’s best restaurants, and is often described - not always ironically - as Sylt’s St Tropez.
Who goes: Boris Becker, Claudia Schiffer, Ralf Schumacher
Getting there: fly to Hamburg then take a three-hour train ride to Westerland, or fly to Sylt from Munich or Frankfurt. Interhome (020 8891 1294; www.interhome.com) has a house sleeping eight near the village of Keitum from £1,023, not including travel. Alternatively, the Hotel Benen-Diken-Hof (www.benen-diken-hof.de) has both hotel rooms and apartments. An apartment for two starts at €280 per night”
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