Holiday Facilitators: Alexandra Massey
skill, experience, warmth
Biography
Alex is a workshop leader and has an avid passion for the sea. A water sports devotee, she is an experienced kayak leader. For the past 17 years, Alex has also helmed rescue boats, supporting yacht and dinghy racing in the Solent, for the Lymington sailing clubs. She teaches mindfulness meditation which dovetails beautifully with being on the water.
What people say about Alexandra and her courses:
The awesome Alex!
Excellent, wonderful teacher.
Kayaking with Alex was great.
Loved learning how to kayak.
Please bring back Alex! She is a wonderful addition. She helped overcome my fear of deep water.
Fun and really felt warm. Alex made us all feel welcome and worked around our abilities.
Where does Alexandra Massey facilitate?
Sat 18 May - Fri 31 May 2024 (13 nights)
At a glance
Atsitsa Bay is a holistic holiday centre set in a stunning, natural location, right on the bay and surrounded by pine forest. With a wide range of courses and activities and an outstanding team of facilitators, it's the perfect place to be inspired and try something new. Julian Russell is directing this fortnight in Atsitsa.
Find out more about the courses and activities during this week below in What's On.
About
Skyros attracts mostly solo travellers from all over the world. Although all ages are represented approximately 70% are between 35-65. A huge majority - over 80 percent - report that the Skyros holiday experience had a lasting positive effect on their lives. Nearly a third of guests come back again and again - even after they have said that Skyros was the 'holiday of a lifetime'.
Accommodation
Most people choose to live simply and comfortably in twin-shared rustic huts in the gardens. Or stay in Atsitsa's main house, subject to availability. See more about accommodation in Atsitsa here >>
Inspiring Courses
Courses and activities are introduced to you at the beginning of each week. Choose your favourites from a wide range including yoga, writing, art, kayaking, windsurfing, personal development, singing, comedy and more.
Food & Drink
All meals are included and served as a buffet. Special diets are always catered for. Teas and coffees are available throughout the day. Other drinks and snacks can be purchased at Atsitsa's bar.
Guide Itinerary
07.15: Morning drop-in classes
08.30: Breakfast
09.00: Demos (news of the day)
10.30: Oekos (home groups)
11.15: Mid-morning courses
13.30: Lunch
15.00: Siesta/beach time
17.00: Afternoon courses
19.00: Sunset classes
20.00: Dinner & evening activities
Average Temperature
May can be a lovely time of year to be in Greece, mild and warm with an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day, temperatures between 14 and 22 degrees Celcius, and the spring flowers still in bloom.
Location
Summary
What's included?
- More than three courses per day over four to five days each week
- An unrivalled and vibrant community atmosphere
- Fun evening activities and events
- Three delicious Mediterranean meals each day
- Twin shared rustic accommodation in Atsitsa's gardens
What's On
Travel
To travel to Skyros Island you must go to Athens. We have organised transfers from Athens (detailed below) to take the stress out of your journey.
Domestic Travel (Athens – Skyros, return)
Flights to Skyros island are limited so we recommend booking as soon as possible with Aegean Airlines. For this session we recommend –
- OUT: Departing Athens on the 18th May at 1.35pm, arriving to Skyros at 2.15pm
- RETURN: Departing Skyros on 31st May at 2.35pm, arriving to Athens at 3.20pm
If the flight to Skyros sells out for these dates we will organise an overland transfer.
International Travel (to/from Athens)
- OUT: Arrive to Athens Airport on or before 11am on the 18th of May in time to catch the connecting flight to Skyros. Many choose to arrive the day before (on the 17th May) for a more relaxed journey.
For those arriving in Athens on the 17th May we have an organised transfer including an overnight stay in Central Athens. There will be a courtesy coach departing Athens Airport to the hotel where you can relax and meet others joining the session. The following day the bus will return to Athens Airport in time for the flight to Skyros. To join this transfer, select Single/Twin Share at the Dorian, Transfer to Athens Airport & Transfer to Atsitsa when booking.
For those arriving in Athens on the 18th May you will only require a transfer from Skyros Airport to Atsitsa. To secure this please select Transfer from Skyros Airport to Atsitsa only when booking.
- RETURN: We have an organised transfer from Atsitsa to Skyros Airport in time for the flight to Athens. To join this organised transfer, select Transfer to Skyros Airport when booking.
We recommend allowing at least two hours in Athens Airport by booking an international return flight after 5.20pm on 31st May.