Lord Mandelson spotted on holiday in Paxos
By Carole Pugh
Island News (Published: 21 August 2010)
Lord Mandelson has been seen soaking up the sun on the Greek island of Paxos.
The former secretary of state for business, innovation and skills appears to be a big fan of Greece as it is the second time he has taken a break in the country, the Telegraph reports.
Last summer, the Labour Party member was controversially on holiday in Corfu when he was supposed to be helping keep government affairs in order, while senior members were on vacation.
Sir Christopher Meyer told the newspaper he had seen Lord Mandelson, dressed in a blue T-shirt and trousers, as he was accompanying his wife to dinner.
He said: "I don't know if he is he staying with the Rothschilds on Corfu, but he is nearby: it is only one hour by boat."
Lord Mandelson spent time at the family's secluded estate on the north of the island in August 2009 and is not the only well-known figure to have visited the isle.
Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Jack Nicholson are all said to have stayed in Corfu, according to recent reports by Athens News Agency, which spoke with local travel agent Dimitris Haritos.
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