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  1. Roo_Babes avatar

    3 weeks in Greece

    by Roo_Babes 28 May 2012

    Hi everyone, 31 year old female planning a solo trip to Greece from June 22-July 14. I haven't traveled/backpacked alone since my mid-20s…

  2. brotherleelove avatar

    RE: Greece Itinerary Help

    by brotherleelove 28 May 2012

    3 islands in 7 days is one island too many. (If it were me and I only had a week I'd only go to one island.) You're not making a mistake…

  3. nettiepaige avatar

    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…

  4. medsbackpacker avatar

    RE: Island tips please !!

    by medsbackpacker 25 May 2012

    my expectations about going to greek islands is to enjoy an oriental greek town having only / mostly locals living , however i can find…

  5. mariha2912 avatar

    RE: Island tips please !!

    by mariha2912 25 May 2012

    I do not think that less touristy means less accommodation. Some islands, for example Sifnos or Folegandros, are less touristy that say…

  6. medsbackpacker avatar

    Island tips please !!

    by medsbackpacker 25 May 2012

    Hi there, I wanted to ask for help , if someone can mention to me some islands with good accomedation less touristy from Mykonos and…

  7. travelerjan avatar

    RE: Greek Travel Agents - worth it?

    by travelerjan 24 May 2012

    BLL is quite correct in that ferry cancellations are quite infrequent, especially on the routes you would follow... and ferry delays are…

  8. mariha2912 avatar

    RE: Greece Trip in July?

    by mariha2912 24 May 2012

    Weather has been very unpredictable especially during last few years, but heatwaves are not unheard off even on early July. Of course…

  9. mills313 avatar

    Greek Travel Agents - worth it?

    by mills313 24 May 2012

    Hi all, I'm looking into my Greece travel plans late August. I'm pretty good and researching and booking things myself so I wasn't going…

  10. brotherleelove avatar

    RE: Greece - Late September

    by brotherleelove 23 May 2012

    Neckervd has it right. Daytrips from Mykonos to Santorini are not possible. Because of ferry schedules you'll have to do what has been…

  11. neckervd avatar

    RE: Greece - Late September

    by neckervd 22 May 2012

    Low season Santorini bound hydrofoils start usually in the afternoon. So if you want to stay there one day, you will have to leave Mykonos…

  12. travelerjan avatar

    RE: Peloponesse in late July

    by travelerjan 22 May 2012

    I agree totally with Mariha (as I always do, she's a greek, in the hospitality industry, really knows what is what). On my first trip…

  13. Charlessilver avatar

    Greece - Late September

    by Charlessilver 22 May 2012

    We have rented a villa on Mykonos in late September for 6 - 7 nights. Does the town remain a "party" town even into September ? We are…

  14. mxgomez avatar

    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…

  15. saikunger avatar

    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…

  16. travelerjan avatar

    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…

  17. Amyandroger avatar

    Which Island? Surprise birthday present, please help

    by Amyandroger 21 May 2012

    My boyfriend and I are taking my parents away in September for my Mum's 65th birthday. It is a complete surprise so i want to make it…

  18. Ouzo avatar

    RE: From Naxos to Ikaria

    by Ouzo 20 May 2012

    Hi, No, there are no more ferry routes to that particular island. Many years ago it used to go thru Paros/Naxos you may come across out…

  19. mills313 avatar

    RE: Which greek island?

    by mills313 20 May 2012

    Thanks! All very helpful!! Will shorten our stay in Mykonos and lengthen Sifnos :)

  20. elsascholte avatar

    From Naxos to Ikaria

    by elsascholte 19 May 2012

    I'm need/want to travel from Naxos to Ikaria beginning of August this year. But it seems that the only option is via Syos, which looks…

  21. INGELALEX avatar

    RE: Which greek island?

    by INGELALEX 18 May 2012

    Yes, donĀ“t add another island! Santorini needs 3 nights, Mykonos less, Sifnos more and as mentioned - you have to return Athens at least…

  22. akana avatar

    RE: Which greek island?

    by akana 18 May 2012

    +Sorry I should also add, we are only spending one night and one day in athens when we arrive but don't really want more than that.+ For…

  23. Ouzo avatar

    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…

  24. saikunger avatar

    RE: Which greek island?

    by saikunger 18 May 2012

    +The other islands have 3 nights each, do you think this is too short for each island?+ For Santorini? No. Mykonos - not my idea of fun…

  25. mills313 avatar

    Which greek island?

    by mills313 18 May 2012

    Hi all, I am travelling with my boyfriend to Greek islands in August (yes I know it will be busy!) We have 2 weeks there are we are alrea…

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