PDF Button With its charming and often awe-inspiring locations filled with white sugar cube cave villas, converted Byzantine mansions, and luxe modern archictectural abodes, Greece has some of the most romantic places to stay in the world. If you are looking for that...
Choosing where to stay in Athens can be quite overwhelming. There is a lot of excellent accommodation but you want to ensure you are also in a great location. Luckily Athens is relatively flat, has good public transport and many of the most popular sites and...
Since the release of the film ‘Mama Mia’, Skopolos has become a lot more popular, with fans keen to see some of the filming locations. But there is a lot more to Skopelos than popular culture and it is the perfect island for an authentic, laid-back, and...
Savvy operators forged ahead during the pandemic to complete a number of extraordinary new properties across the country. In 2022 over 50 new hotels in Greece opened with many more planned for 2023. Many of these are in the busy tourist destinations of Athens,...
Despite the pandemic savvy operators have taken the time to open a number of new hotels in Athens and other parts of Greece as well. Most are located in the best neighbourhoods for visitors and offer style, convenience and often great views and amenities. After a...
The gorgeous former Greek Capital is one of our very favourite places in Greece, in fact anywhere! It’s the sort of place you could easily spend a week or more and its great value too. These are the rooms, houses and hotels in Nafplio that we love and recommend....
Athens airport is almost an hour from the city center and around 90 minutes from Piraeus Port by car. It is always a good idea to be back in the capital the night before your flight home and often easier and quicker to stay somewhere close to the airport. These are...
PDF Button One of the questions that comes up the most in our Facebook Group is whether to books Hotels or Airbnbs in Greece. For many people who are used to using Airbnb’s back home, especially in the USA, they seem like the best choice and there is a belief...
PDF Button Choosing the best place to stay in Greece can be overwhelming with a huge array of accommodation to choose from. But there is a lot more to this incredible country than just hotels and Airbnbs. This is our pick of some of the best unusual and unique places...
The first capital of modern Greece, Nafplio (aka as Nafplion) is a romantic blend of past and present surrounded by postcard-perfect scenery. Loved by locals and visitors alike, it is situated a stone’s throw from Athens and is the perfect destination for either a day...
PDF Button Choosing the best place to stay in Mykonos can be overwhelming with a huge array of accommodation to choose from. This carefully curated selection of Villas and Airbnbs in Mykonos helps you work out which are best for different needs – families,...
Choosing the best place to stay in Santorini can be incredibly overwhelming. With a plethora of hotels, villas, and houses on the island it is a huge task to work out which one may be right for you. This carefully curated selection of Villas, Houses and Airbnb’s...
When planning your trip to Greece and working out the best place to stay in Santorini chances are you have shortlisted Oia as your preferred village. With the iconic blue church domes, jaw-dropping sunsets, and stunning luxury cave hotels it’s no wonder it is...
Never heard of the island of Sifnos? Well, you’re not alone – but I’m pleased to bring you in on this wonderful secret. Part of the Cyclades islands, Sifnos’ immense beauty defies its modest reputation. A week or two at one of the charming Sifnos hotels or...
The beautiful Ionian island of Kefalonia is becoming very popular as a Greek Island destination for everyone and it’s easy to see why. It’s a big island and there is a lot to see and do, so ideally you will have a few weeks to really explore it properly....
Since the release of the film ‘Mama Mia’, Skiathos (and its gorgeous neighbour Skopolos) have become a lot more popular with fans keen to recreate the “lost paradise” fantasy of the film, and to spy some of the filming locations. It’s easy enough to...
PDF Button If you close your eyes and imagine a dreamy Greek Island, it probably looks an awful lot like the Ionian Island of Zakynthos. With its spectacular beaches – including the iconic ‘Shipwreck Beach’ – homely tavernas and a healthy nightlife, it’s no wonder...
Beautiful Rhodes offers something for everyone, from the party-hard crowd to young families looking to enjoy a relaxing beach break. There is a lot to see and do and it’s easy to see why this Greek Island is a firm favourite with many. In order to have the best...
Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades islands and has a rugged, mountainous landscape, and long sandy beaches. In fact Naxos beaches are considered some of the best beaches in Europe. There is a lot to see and do and it’s proximity to a number of other beautiful...
PDF Button Choosing where to stay on Mykonos is an important decision! The island is famous for its many attractions including glamorous beaches, luxurious restaurants and bustling nightlife as well as lots of others things to see and do so you’ll want to be centrally...
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