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What is the destination in Greece for a honeymoon?

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tomipark

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Where is the best spot? I'm looking for something romantic and secluded :) thanks
 
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Santorini for sure! Why look anywhere else! It's the most popular for honeymooons
 
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tomipark said:
Where is the best spot? I'm looking for something romantic and secluded :) thanks
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I worked in Tourism industry in Mykonos Greece.... could you elaborate on what you want to achieve from your honeymoon...?.. There are many options... just depends on your budget, life style etc....
 
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Skopelos, the island in the first "Mamma Mia!" movie, is also becoming a popular honeymoon destination in Greece.
Everyone that watch this movie can appreciate the beauty of this island.
 
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acamp7 said:
Skopelos, the island in the first "Mamma Mia!" movie, is also becoming a popular honeymoon destination in Greece.
Everyone that watch this movie can appreciate the beauty of this island.
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Oh my god I can't remember which year that was,I followed the musical with a PR event in Mykonos with the Mama Mia's crazy musical cast, great fun, don't they drink some alcohol!😂😂
 
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Oh my god I can't remember which year that was,I followed the musical with a PR event in Mykonos with the Mama Mia's crazy musical cast, great fun, don't they drink some alcohol!😂😂
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That's what I heard! Apparently the cast really knew how to party aahaha I guess if you're gonna go to Greece you better go all out lol
 
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seleanor said:
That's what I heard! Apparently the cast really knew how to party aahaha I guess if you're gonna go to Greece you better go all out lol
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Now that you take me back to event planning days,the whole event was sponsored by Volvo and I did the catering,tons of food left over,all the booze and believe me we had crates of Vodkas and all other kinds of other brands.. not a drop left over... wait I will send you the picture of the gorgeous Yacht I did this event!
 
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Now that you take me back to event planning days,the whole event was sponsored by Volvo and I did the catering,tons of food left over,all the booze and believe me we had crates of Vodkas and all other kinds of other brands.. not a drop left over... wait I will send you the picture of the gorgeous Yacht I did this event!
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Wow sounds like a great time ahaha! It's nice that people like you who were working the event were able to have equally as much fun! That's the Greek spirit! I would love to see pictures of the yacht
 
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Wow sounds like a great time ahaha! It's nice that people like you who were working the event were able to have equally as much fun! That's the Greek spirit! I would love to see pictures of the yacht
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The Yacht is Quarantine of Delos.....she is amazingly versatile did many events in different circumstances, some too risky in serious weather conditions but we were experienced and the crew too!...In summer months we used to sail to Rhenia(Some body here was asking can they go to Rhenia?) as the captain's grand father had an old house which they cannot live there anymore I think but a place to have a barbecue and that island feeling with a handful people swimming in crystal clear waters, privacy and fun.
 
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Hash said:
aegean-ventures.com

Aegean Ventures - Mykonos Cruise Boat Tours on Private & Shared Basis

Aegean Ventures organizes day cruises on shared & private basis in Mykonos island! Rent a private boat or join a shared cruise of Mykonos, Delos & Rhenia!
aegean-ventures.com aegean-ventures.com
The Yacht is Quarantine of Delos.....she is amazingly versatile did many events in different circumstances, some too risky in serious weather conditions but we were experienced and the crew too!...In summer months we used to sail to Rhenia(Some body here was asking can they go to Rhenia?) as the captain's grand father had an old house which they cannot live there anymore I think but a place to have a barbecue and that island feeling with a handful people swimming in crystal clear waters, privacy and fun.
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sounds amazing... i would love to go on a yacht in Greece sometime. I've only ever been on a smaller skipper boat
 
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seleanor said:
sounds amazing... i would love to go on a yacht in Greece sometime. I've only ever been on a smaller skipper boat
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Not cheap!.... Depends on your budget, another option see the other one in the picture?, they do evenings and sunset mini cruising, some nice wine, canapés that sort of thing.
Or you can share with people and go beach barbecuing, remote inaccessible beaches....in Syros my friend has boat too!.. Good Morning from Thailand..
 
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Not cheap!.... Depends on your budget, another option see the other one in the picture?, they do evenings and sunset mini cruising, some nice wine, canapés that sort of thing.
Or you can share with people and go beach barbecuing, remote inaccessible beaches....in Syros my friend has boat too!.. Good Morning from Thailand..
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yes not cheap at all! maybe in a few years if I save enough or go in a big group like you're suggesting. it would be so nice to be able to visit remote beaches like Vatheia Lagada and Choulakia beach. both are my dream beaches
 
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yes not cheap at all! maybe in a few years if I save enough or go in a big group like you're suggesting. it would be so nice to be able to visit remote beaches like Vatheia Lagada and Choulakia beach. both are my dream beaches
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Good, remember golden rules,do not over load your schedule, don't go in July and August, don't get stressed about booking Excursions, they never get sold out...(I formulated and managed them), there is always something else to do, leave plenty of time to do nothing, remember it is a holiday and you are celebrating, not come home and need another holiday to recover from the previous over loaded one!...Have fun.❤️..... Good Morning from Thailand....In Mykonos there are fishing boats(Very cheap) travelling from Ornos and Platis Yalos beach until Kalo Livadi beach, you can go beach hopping, stay a while,move on lunch wherever your budget and feelings take you..!👌
 
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Good, remember golden rules,do not over load your schedule, don't go in July and August, don't get stressed about booking Excursions, they never get sold out...(I formulated and managed them), there is always something else to do, leave plenty of time to do nothing, remember it is a holiday and you are celebrating, not come home and need another holiday to recover from the previous over loaded one!...Have fun.❤️..... Good Morning from Thailand....In Mykonos there are fishing boats(Very cheap) travelling from Ornos and Platis Yalos beach until Kalo Livadi beach, you can go beach hopping, stay a while,move on lunch wherever your budget and feelings take you..!👌
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I had no clue excursions never get sold out! That's good to know, thanks for the advice!
 
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I had no clue excursions never get sold out! That's good to know, thanks for the advice!
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If you have very specific requirement about a particular Yacht or helicopters you might have make reservations, but even then an alternative can be located.... Also many choices of different things going on in Mykonos all summer long.... Later on when they are all settled down in reopening the island I will try inform you all here...
 
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