Updates and changes at our Summer hotels in 2026

Our hotel partners have been busy during the winter upgrading and changing things at their properties so all guests have a excellent holiday in 2026 

Below is some updates of the works and changes which are ongoing at the hotels. If we have some images we will upload to Facebook ( although construction site and someone painting a wall …. Is not really fun photos to see 😊

Forever Hotel – Olu Deniz area of Turkey. An exclusive family run hotel exclusive to us for the summer.

• Bedroom doors are being replaced throughout the hotel.
• A brand new bar and restaurant area is being built ( in the same area as the old one)
• New public toilets are being built in the garden areas.

This is a popular hotel and it will be even better with these new works.

The Apollo Studios Corfu – Greece. An exclusive property used by us during the summer (excluding July & August).

• All bedrooms have been re painted
• Windows and doors all re polished and upgraded where needed.
• New TV’s installed in all bedrooms
• New plants and shrubs planted around the hotel.

The Coudour Hotel Kefalonia Greece – A brand new hotel to FT, fully refurbished and upgraded.

• All works at the hotel are progressing well
• Next week the bedroom furniture are expected to be fitted
• Everything is on track ready for the hotel opening at the start of May 2026

Gulet Simgecan Olu Deniz Area – Turkey . Our exclusive gulet cruise in Turkey.

• The boat is in the Bozburun ship yard to have its annual service which includes the engine and all major areas.
• All areas have been re varnished and painted.
• The new captain and crew for 2026 are currently in training for the season.

Casa Rosa Villa – Olhao Portugal. An exclusive hotel close to Faro airport where we offer activity holidays, painting breaks, reading and walking holidays.

• A partly covered indoor area has been created upstairs for groups at the beginning and end of the season.
• An expand spa massage menu has been created for guest who want to be pampered on holiday.

The 4Reasons Hotel in Bodrum Turkey – One of the nicest hotels in Turkey, adults only and  amazing views. Enjoy pottery - activities or painting holidays here.

• Bedrooms and bathrooms have been refreshed for 2026
• The gardens and relaxation area beneath the pool has been upgraded.

Lena Mare Hotel Corfu, Greece – A boutique hotel in a beautiful area of Greece

• Renovations are taking place in the gardens and swimming pool areas.
• Solar panels and water management systems installed
• A new general manager has been appointed and the Food and beverage offering is being upgraded.

Lindian Dreams Seaside resort Lindos, Rhodes Island Greece . A luxury hotel on the beach.

• Bedroom doors have been replaced or upgraded
• A new pergola area is being created at the Aeria restaurant beside the pool
• Old paving stones and tiles around the pool and steps are being replaced.
• Painting and decorating through the hotel and beach area as required.

For any information on any of these hotels or any destination in our Summer please give us a call on 0289 446 2211 or email us to enquiries@friendshiptravel.com

by ColumatFTMD on Thursday 26 February 2026 12:24

It would be nice to have a  fridge of some sort in the Forever  Hotel rooms for water etc 

by Dennis on Thursday 26 February 2026 16:21

Great update. You can never please everyone but you have worked hard with your partner hotels and this is great

by Moggiemiss on Friday 6 March 2026 19:53

Great update. You can never please everyone but you have worked hard with your partner hotels and this is great

by Moggiemiss on Friday 6 March 2026 19:53

Great to hear that Lindian Dreams is undergoing repairs, I will book shortly and keep my fingers crossed.

Used to be my favourite hotel when it was Lindos Memories.  Glad you have put it back on to FT.

Will give a review when I get back 😎

by Tintwistle25 on Saturday 7 March 2026 16:24

I'll look forward to reading your views on the revised Lindian Dreams.  Hope you ejoy your stay there.

by JudithA on Saturday 7 March 2026 18:27

Hi Judith,

I will report back, I am really hoping that it is as lovely as it used to be.  I don't mind changes at all, I just want the hotel to be as lovely and welcoming as it was when I was last there, there is no doubt that the hotel is situated in a glorious position with wonderful views.

We shall see!  I have a few people awaiting my review, I am a scout for the over 50's ha! ha! X

by Tintwistle25 on Tuesday 10 March 2026 13:54

Sometimes in life "going back" is a mistake, things can never be just the same as they were.  Everything changes.  However, I agree that it was a lovely hotel in a superb location.  I look forward to hearing your views, and hope you have a great time.

by JudithA on Friday 13 March 2026 19:25

Of course it will be different, I welcome changes and I am curious to see what has been done.

I love the glorious views and the tranquility and calm that I felt there.

I just expect it to be clean, in a good state of repair and friendly staff.

by Tintwistle25 on Sunday 15 March 2026 15:46