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    Is there anyplace out of the way in Santorini?

    Unless your wife is thinking of one of the luxury cliffside hotels with cave bedrooms and a horizon pool etc. (and who could blame her?!) a good compromise might be the Aressana Spa and Hotel in Fira. It is located right next to the Cathedral and just a minute’s walk to the cliffside that could...
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    Thoughts on how to create a meze platter?

    Greek Vibe….excellent article and Harris Alexiou is great! I would only add that sometimes in a cafe, mezes known as ποικιλία (pikilia) are served on platters like antipasti. They can be large or small depending on the number of people. In addition to the items mentioned, these can also...
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    Finding a Private Tour Guide on Crete?

    One can easily tour Crete on their own, but to get a really fun and authentic experience with a local, I can recommend two tour companies in the Chania Prefecture: Wanderlust Tours Chania with Nicole - and - Crete Insiders with Nikos & Martina. You can check out their websites, but then I would...
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    Learning Greek While in Mykonos?

    I really applaud you for making the effort to learn Greek. Don’t get discouraged. It’s not an easy language with its many word endings and idioms. Everyone in Mykonos will speak English, but you are sure to make friends and have some fun through your effort. I wish that more visitors would try...
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    Tips for visiting Elafonissi Beach?

    Late Fall and early Spring, when one can still swim and it’s less crowded, are the optimal times to visit. Either take a private bespoke tour from Chania (or vicinity) with Crete Insiders - or - rent a car, skip the hotel breakfast, and get to the beach early! During the high season summer...
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    Getting to know the different Greek spirits

    Wow - I’ve never heard of Souma, but admittedly have only been to Rhodes twice. Was it a home brew? The Samos Vin Doux is very sweet, soft and smooth….like the best Sicilian Marsala. It’s great that the OP wants to explore Greece via their special products.
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    Off the beaten track suggestions for Santorini?

    Not much has been “undiscovered” in Santorini, but some suggestions (other than the must-see archeological digs) would be the hilltop village of Pyrgos, lunch and a swim off the rocks in Ammoudi, a walk along the upper village of Therasia on the other side of the Caldera, and a very early...
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    Getting to know the different Greek spirits

    Yes, kumquat is a product of Corfu. Another red wine sweet enough to be served as a liqueur is Mauvrodaphne. There is also a great white muscat grape dessert wine from Samos; Samos Vin Doux.
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    Interesting Museums I Like in Athens

    I would only add two more… the interactive Museum of Musical Instruments in the Plaka and a museum that one wouldn’t necessarily expect, but that is excellent for car buffs and everyone else…the Hellenic Motor Museum!
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    When does tourist season end in Greece?

    October is a great month to visit Greece! Many tourists will have left, there’s still a lot of fresh produce for those farm-to-table meals, sites will be easier to visit, and the weather (though not a 100% given) will still be sunny and warm in most, particularly southern,locations. Places...
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    Can you spend a week in Santorini?

    It is possible to stretch the days out to a week in Santorini, but you should rent a car or check the bus schedule so that you can visit the vineyards and all of the villages in the interior. The archeological digs and museum are definitely worth more than a glance. There are boat trips out in...
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    Realistic Greek Itinerary for Month of July?

    I might have read your number of nights incorrectly in Santorini and Mykonos. Five or six might be a lot; I was thinking maybe three or four max. in each.
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    Realistic Greek Itinerary for Month of July?

    This is a great itinerary for a month in Greece. Just my opinion, I would trim two nights off - both Mykonos and Santorini - and add them to Crete…..or add an extra day to Athens at the end before your international flight….not to visit more friends/relatives, but to catch up on any sites you’ve...
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    Need Packing Advice for Greece for December

    You might want to add a thin warm layer like a cashmere top, a scarf (just in case), and a raincoat with a warm zip-out lining. While it’s unusual to have snow in Athens, you’ll most likely be dealing with some rain and lower nighttime temperatures. Even though the weather says 60’s, there will...
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    Do the crowds feel better if actually staying in Santorini?

    Santorini definitely is better once the cruise ships have left, but it’s still an incredibly popular destination. Sunset venues and the cliffs will always be “crowded” unless you go in the “off-season” - which is getting harder to identify with the attempt to make it a year-round destination...
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