Timothy Watson

Kalkan with Teens & Tweens
- By Timothy Watson
- 03 Jan 2025
- Family travel
Kalkan is tantalising in the breadth of its appeal. Until relatively recently, it was inhabited by Greeks and named Kalamaki. The architectural influence can still be seen, but the five-times daily call to prayer is an atmospheric reminder that this is very much Turkey. It is cosmopolitan, but also bohemian; add the dawn-to-dusk sunshine, phenomenal cuisine and the clearest water you will ever swim in and you have a heady mix of ingredients, amongst which there is something for just about everyone to enjoy. Read more >
The perfect Greek Island for a family holiday
- By Timothy Watson
- 30 Jan 2019
- Views and reviews
Actor Timothy Watson, The Archers’ Rob Titchener, shares his experience of a Simpson Travel holiday in Meganissi. Read more >
The perfect masseria in Puglia: Masseria Le Torri
- By Timothy Watson
- 03 Jul 2018
- Views and reviews
The Archers' Timothy Watson and his wife Helen, long-time Simpson Travellers, leave the children at home to celebrate 15 years of marriage at Masseria Le Torri. Read more >

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