I need to make a confession, we have stayed at the Helios twice and have already booked again for 2015, in fact I like it so much I even have a picture of the pool as my computer wallpaper.
Now my review....
Walk off the plane, pick up your luggage, cross the road from the terminal and find your car in the car park....a perfect way to start your holiday.
Exit the car park and drive towards Kalathos, if you don't stop en route you can be there in less than an hour.
If you want some provisions and it is getting late, stop off in Falaraki, there is a supermarket next to the Church on the main road that stays open late.(Morrisons...but not as you know it)
When you reach Kalathos turn off the main road and drive the short distance up the road to the villa, the road is narrow but easy to navigate.
On reaching the villa, take a moment to enjoy the view of the pool, then operate the electric gates and enter your own little bit of paradise.
What you do now is up to you, relax or explore or maybe a bit of both.
The villa offers the usual home comforts, so if you want to really relax, do nothing and just lie by the wonderful pool, you can.
The villa kitchen is not large but self catering is still easy with a modern hob, oven and microwave, or try the outdoor barbecue, just beware of the local cats if you do.
After a hard day sunbathing spend the evening sitting on one of the balconies with a glass or two of wine and watch the stars come out but if you do, you will never want the holiday to end.
Food shopping.
Back on the main road heading towards Lindos and Lardos you will find a supermarket which stocks most of the things you will need or go to Lardos and buy direct from the butcher, baker or fishmonger.
Eating out.
Kalathos is a bit limited.
Lindos is expensive.
Lardos is cheaper and more relaxed.
Heraki is lovely and has several good tavernas.
What to do?
There are lots of places to visit, Lindos is a short drive away but horribly busy during the day and the Acropolis is closed on a Monday.
Tsambika has an amazing beach or if your legs can take it, make the long climb to the Monastery, the views are amazing, so remember to take a camera.
Prasonisi is right at the bottom of the island and well worth a visit to see the kite and wind surfing.
Rhodes Old Town is a must, traffic is manic and parking can be difficult. Try visiting in the afternoon, the "New Town" closes after lunch and parking gets a lot easier.