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We hope NOT to have to rent a car, because we can't drive a stick shift...

+Are most places within walking distance? +...

Here you have the timetables for buses http://bus-service-crete-ktel.com/timetable.php...

Bus Heraklion (=Iraklio) - Rethymnon http://bus-service-crete-ktel.com/timetabledet.php?line=1&lg=2...

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....

Hmmm... you have 2 years time to plan the trip. I would suggest you get a copy of Thomas Cook's Greek Island Hopping, "The island hopper's...

All depends on what kind of a hotel you choose. Platanias in Crete has a reputation of tourist hell. I've been there a couple of times, but...

You and your daughter have only one day (27th) free before the other family members arrive. The 26th will be gone with the jetlag, and 28th...

Look at www.gtp.gr for the schedules, enter only origin and month, on the next page you can select all destinations from Santorini. There...

Do you think of this...

One example (http://www.sisicamping.gr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=34)...

+I was hoping to hear from experienced traveler's that may have some inside tips and advice, for more unique activities, accommodations...

At first: this forum is not a travel agengy, better go to the local one in the U.S....

Now I do not get the point. First you say you don't want to spend a lot to get to an island, then you pick up the most expensive one.?......

I'm afraid you cannot work in Finland without a work permit, which you should have before entering the country. First you should find a job...