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  1. Top 10 Most Spectacular Holiday Islands in the world

    Blog: Backpacking on the Cheap - 22 February 2012

    These islands are known for having the most amazing vibes and atmosphere on Earth.   10. Zakynthos, Greece flickr: StuMow   9.Ikaria, Greece Flickr:janwillemsen   8.  Satorini, Greece Flickr:nanabcn19 7.…

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  2. Travel Greece

    Blog: My Little Nomads - 31 January 2012

    The best articles and info for traveling in Greece. Continue reading → Related Articles: Washington DC With Kids – The Best Things To Do Cheap Hotels In New York City

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  3. What Are The Best Beaches In Greece?

    Blog: My Little Nomads - 28 September 2011

    This is probably the most common question I recieve at My Little Nomads. It’s difficult to answer because it usually takes a couple different forms. What’s the best beach for kids? What’s the best beach for wind surfing? What’s the … Continue reading →Read the entire article here: What Are The Best Beaches In Greece?

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  4. Eleonas: a stunning mountain retreat with glorious home-cooked Cretan cuisine

    Blog: theboywhoatetheworld - 12 September 2011

    In the mountains of southern Crete, just off the sleepy village of Zaros…amidst olive groves, grape vines and wild mountain herbs lies Eleonas - a stunning agro-tourism settlement of traditional mountain cottages. Before this trip, I had never been to one of these eco-tourism retreats before, hence I was a little curious if the remote isolation of such [...]

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  5. WIN Scandinavia, Greece, or a Rental Apt.

    Blog: A Traveler's Library - 6 July 2011

      DREAMING ABOUT SCANDINAVIA Maybe it is because of this string of hot-hot-hot weather we’ve been having in Arizona, but I’m thinking about northern climes–Scandinavian countries come to mind.

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  6. Top 10 Travel Tips: Crete, Greece

    Blog: WildJunket - 1 June 2011

    This is a sponsored guest post by hotels4u. Crete is an exotic island of outstanding natural beauty which provides a harmonic holiday experience for those looking to escape the dreary hum drum of urban living.

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  7. My Big Fat Greek Holiday: Crete

    Blog: London Cosmopolitan - 31 May 2011

    Keenan and I just returned from a week long family holiday to the Greek Isles with my older sister and her husband in town from Hong Kong and my kid sister from California who just finished her first semester of nursing school.

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  8. Greek Island Vacations — The Essential Guide

    Blog: My Little Nomads - 6 May 2011

    Read the full post: Greek Island Vacations — The Essential Guide Most popular post: Recommended gear for traveling with kids Most emailed post: How to find the cheapest airline flights

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  9. Pic of the Week: Rules on the Beach in Plakias, Crete

    Blog: Solo Traveler - 9 December 2010

    Wild Camping? Nudism? Not on this beach!

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  10. My Big Fat Greek Adventure

    Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 19 September 2010

    With an exquisite 1,000 kilometer-long coastline dotted with numerous coves, bays and peninsulas, Crete is the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean. White sandy beaches that look out over the clear blue seas of the Mediterranean make the island one of Europe's most popular holiday destination. Beyond the beaches, its spine of impressive mountains — the highest Psiloritis, is 2,456 metres high and snow capped during winter, the southwest is barren and impenetrably rocky, while the east and south are both fertile.

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  11. Chania, Crete, Greece

    Blog: Away We Go! - 6 September 2010

    Dry air, blindingly bright sun, an occasional cool breeze.  Glittery turquoise water turning white when it crashes against rounded rocks.  A semicircle harbor edged by houses bleached pastel by years of sun.  A rainbow of painted wood shutters.  Remnants of sand-colored fo

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  12. Finding and booking hotels in Greece

    Blog: My Little Nomads - 12 August 2010

    A guide to the best web sites, strategies and tips to booking great hotels in Greece at affordable prices.READ MORE AT: Finding and booking hotels in Greece Most popular post: The 5 Best Greek Islands for Kids and Families Most emailed post: A Cancun Family Vacation — Things To Do with Kids

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  13. Greece Travel Tips and Advice

    Blog: My Little Nomads - 13 June 2010

    A Short Guide to Visiting Greece - where to go, why, and how to get there. READ MORE AT: Greece Travel Tips and Advice Most popular post: The 5 Best Greek Islands for Kids and Families Most emailed post: A Cancun Family Vacation — Things To Do with Kids

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  14. Travel Ideas: The Beaches of Greece

    Blog: My Little Nomads - 1 June 2010

    Everyone has their favorite beach on the Greek islands - here are some photos.READ MORE AT: Travel Ideas: The Beaches of Greece Most popular post: The 5 Best Greek Islands for Kids and Families Most emailed post: A Cancun Family Vacation — Things To Do with Kids

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  15. 15 Fantastic Beaches for Kids

    Blog: My Little Nomads - 28 April 2010

    France, Spain, Greece, Thailand and more: The World's best beaches for kids and families.READ MORE AT: 15 Fantastic Beaches for Kids Most emailed post: Buying Air Tickets – How to find the best flights and cheapest fares

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  16. The 5 Best Greek Islands for Kids and Families

    Blog: My Little Nomads - 31 March 2010

    Information, advice and 5 suggestions for picking the perfect Greek Island vacation.READ MORE AT: The 5 Best Greek Islands for Kids and Families Most popular post: The 5 Best Greek Islands for Kids and Families Most emailed post: A Cancun Family Vacation — Things To Do with Kids

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  17. 3 Best Kept Travel Secrets in Greece: Its a Meme

    Blog: A Traveler's Library - 10 December 2009

    My favorite place is Greece and now I’m revealing three places that are my travel secrets. It’s a meme?? As Barbara Weibel at Hole in the Donut Travels says, Remember playing tag when you were a kid? Slapping someone on the back and yelling, “Tag, you’re it!” Well, I’ve just been been ‘virtually tagged.’ My friend [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library

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  18. What Zorba Taught Me about Greece

    Blog: A Traveler's Library - 14 October 2009

    Place: Crete, Greece Book: Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis (1946) Movie: Zorba the Greek with Alan Bates and Anthony Quinn(1964) and subsequent musical, Zorba Several years ago, during our travels in Greece, Ken and I had a marvelous 10 days of driving back and forth across the mountains of Crete and exploring its rough-edged beauty. [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library

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  19. 6 Tips for Reaching the Greek Islands

    Blog: GoBackpacking - 22 September 2009

    This is a guest post by Vera Marie Badertscher of A Traveler's Library. Buy travel insurance from Worldnomads.com (Lonely Planet's preferred carrier)

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