Kos, a gem of the Dodecanese islands

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Way east in the constellation of Greek islands - in fact, off the coast of Turkey, this small isle, just 25 by 5 miles in size, was in classical antiquity both a resort and a seat of learning which gave the world figures like Hippocrates. In the 21st century, the resort aspect has pretty much taken over, though farming is also strong. What's wonderful about this island is not just its fabulous beaches and fun nightlife, but the culture and history stretching back to the Middle Ages and well beyond, with classical ruins including... keep reading