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What do you all recommend? Do hotels usually book up quickly?
 
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I always book when I see the cheapest prices!! Which is now!! So act fast
 
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I recommend now because they just released the travel regulations for the summer
 
Book nothing!
When you arrive in Hellas, jump into a cab and go straight to Pireas, watch the passengers boarding the ferries, the ferry with the most Vavoura is the one you board, where is it going? Who cares, you are in Hellas
 
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Blue & White said:
Book nothing!
When you arrive in Hellas, jump into a cab and go straight to Pireas, watch the passengers boarding the ferries, the ferry with the most Vavoura is the one you board, where is it going? Who cares, you are in Hellas
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This is exactly what I have done nearly all over the world except when I want my peace and all inclusive luxury resorts, perfect just board the Ferry, so many choices.. avoid July and August even this year....as I write having lived in Mykonos, only 30% percent of accomodation is open... (Others opening June) rooms and apartments in abundance for sure!
, makes me want to travel but cannot as we have travel restrictions outbound from Thailand (Certainly be not allowed entry)...
 
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I book Airbnb’s early as the nicer houses book up fast. If your looking for a hotel you can find something even a week before you go!
 
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Hash said:
This is exactly what I have done nearly all over the world except when I want my peace and all inclusive luxury resorts, perfect just board the Ferry, so many choices.. avoid July and August even this year....as I write having lived in Mykonos, only 30% percent of accomodation is open... (Others opening June) rooms and apartments in abundance for sure!
, makes me want to travel but cannot as we have travel restrictions outbound from Thailand (Certainly be not allowed entry)...
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I hope the restrictions are lifted soon! I can tell from your experience that you love Greece very much! Keep safe and greetings from Los Angeles
 
Yeah, many of the good Airbnb's are already gone from what I'm seeing online
 
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