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RE: Weather in Mediterranean beach resorts in the end of July

by neckervd 28 May 2012

Cloudless and warm (air and sea water) at all 5 destinations. Some Greek Islands (the Cyclades) will be very windy.
Re: Greece Itinerary Help

by nettiepaige 28 May 2012

Hello Brotherleelove, You're so knowledgeable and helpful! Could you offer some suggestions to me? I'm also planning to visit the Gree…
economic crisis

by jaffaswife 24 May 2012

Hi there I posted a few months ago. We have a trip planned arond the small Cyclades then to Crete , the whole month of July. The elections…
RE: Which Island? Surprise birthday present, please help

by travelerjan 23 May 2012

It sounds totally wonderful, Kalki ... and the sequence is exactlly right. Of the islands, Santorini stays lively the longest, post-s…
RE: Travel Advice

by eorbuch 22 May 2012

thanks so much for the advice. as for katie 072 I don't think the dates or prices of the "greek sails" group will work for me but it…
Peloponesse in late July

by mxgomez 22 May 2012

Hi everybody, I'm traveling to Greece this summer and I have planned most of my trip (Athens and the Cyclades), but I need information…
RE: Travel Advice

by saikunger 22 May 2012

I'd go a bit further afield than the Argo-Saronic islands. In the Cyclades I'd recommend Sifnos and Milos. The former is great for walkin…
RE: Which Island? Surprise birthday present, please help

by travelerjan 21 May 2012

Hi Amy! First of all, you are adorable for providing your mother with such a terrific birthday gift -- kudos to you! You are looking…
RE: Which greek island?

by Ouzo 18 May 2012

You already have too many destinations for 2 weeks. Putting in islands at random can make for tortuous ferry connections, you do have…
RE: Planning ahead trip to Greece

by saikunger 18 May 2012

Thorn Tree is a resource mainly for independent travellers, so you won't find many opinions on tours - except that that people don't think…
RE: Is Greece safe

by TheNewHC 17 May 2012

The question posed was +is Greece safe?+ Why would it not be safe? When the local Athenian rent-a-mob want a dust up in the city centre,…
RE: Greek Islands

by Ouzo 17 May 2012

'Are there other Islands between Athens and Santorini/Kos worth stoping?' Yes, around 40. 'What Ferry line if there are more than one?'…
RE: Crete and Mykynos

by Ouzo 16 May 2012

Hi, Your task is actually quite easy to do, and yes you go to other islands for a better nightlife and others for walking/oftbp. If you…
RE: Crete and the Greek Islands

by mariha2912 14 May 2012

End of July and August it is advisable to book fast ferries/catamarans. Slow ferries usually have huge capacity of economy seats so they…
RE: Greek islands?

by mylittlenomads 14 May 2012

It's very touristy but I love Mykonos Town and it's little lanes and shops and restaurants. Naxos and Ios have the best beaches. Santorin…
RE: Athens - Transit to Porto Rafti

by Ouzo 12 May 2012

Hi, Rafina is probably the easiest to reach with public transport. The port for the North Cyclades islands. It's about 30 min on the bus…
RE: Greek islands?

by mariha2912 11 May 2012

Santorini and Mykonos are maybe the most popular Greek Islands and this reflects on crowds, prices and ambiance. That said, by September…
RE: Best Beach in Cyclades

by grecophile 09 May 2012

What's wrong with taking a late boat? You're travelling when you're normally asleep and not wasting valuable holiday time. There is absolute…
Re: Best Beach in Cyclades

by meditationmuse 08 May 2012

Well you ask a hard question but since i live on Paros island i have to recommend its beautiful beaches. Paros really has a beach for…
RE: Best Beach in Cyclades

by travelerjan 08 May 2012

That's what I said, grecophile (see Message #4), in fact the Serifos beach of Livadakia is one of my very favorite beaches ... however,…
RE: Avoiding commercial islands

by AthensInsidersAnthia 08 May 2012

To get off the mail touristic track, I would recommend the following for trekking and beautiful beaches... 1. The mountain of Pelio (main…
RE: Best Beach in Cyclades

by grecophile 08 May 2012

Sifnos and Serifos have great beaches too.
RE: Best Beach in Cyclades

by mariha2912 08 May 2012

On Paros maybe the most popular beach is Chrissi Akti-Golden Coast on the west of the island. But it is mainly a long sandy beach with…
RE: Best Beach in Cyclades

by travelerjan 08 May 2012

PS. A great 2nd choice is Antiparos -- you get there via ferry to Paros, and in harbor switch to a small ferry for 15 minute ride to…
RE: Best Beach in Cyclades

by travelerjan 08 May 2012

Milos is great for beaches, but to explore, it really needs a car rental ... bus service is limited. Sifnos & Serifos also have lovely…