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Re: Any Discounts on Greek Ferries?
in Departure Lounge » Europe - Western Europe, Jun 18, 2013
I remember that in the past Blue Star Ferries offered €10 tickets for ferries departing Piraeus f...

RE: Greece on the cheap/lastminute(flights too expensive)
in Departure Lounge » Europe - Western Europe, Jun 11, 2013
Look for package holidays to Corfu, Crete, Rhodes, Kos, Santorini and Mykonos.

Re: Santorini scooter hire
in Departure Lounge » Europe - Western Europe, Jun 10, 2013
Prices vary from agent to agent and according to newness and quality and power. Expect to pay a ...

Re: Greece island hopping - islands recommended?
in Departure Lounge » Europe - Western Europe, Jun 8, 2013
One island for 5 days, I agree, but if you insist on more keep in mind that every time you change...

Re: Santorini Budget Hotels
in Departure Lounge » Europe - Western Europe, Jun 6, 2013
Check out Villa Manos in Karterados. It's less than a mile from Fira's nightlife and shopping an...

Re: Looking to share accommodation in July
in Departure Lounge » Europe - Western Europe, Jun 6, 2013
If you have the information already, I suggest you include your exact travel dates and your maxim...

Re: Best way to travel from Greece to Italy
in Departure Lounge » Europe - Western Europe, Jun 4, 2013
Fly to Athens to catch a flight to Rome. By ferry it's not the easiest connection to make. I th...

Re: Avoiding the fast ferries in the Cyclades
in Departure Lounge » Europe - Western Europe, Jun 2, 2013
If there's no car ferry between Mykonos and Naxos, you can at least minimize your time on an encl...

Re: Best place for snorkeling in the Cyclades
in Departure Lounge » Europe - Western Europe, Jun 1, 2013
Snorkeling isn't very satisfying in the Cyclades. The underwater topography is mostly barren. T...

RE: Dodecanese island with family in September
in Departure Lounge » Europe - Western Europe, May 30, 2013
Another island to consider is Fourni, on the ferry route between Samos and Ikaria.

RE: Hostels in Mykonos
in Departure Lounge » Europe - Western Europe, May 25, 2013
http://tinyurl.com/qgsswff

Re: Which hotel in Imerovigli, Santorini?
in Departure Lounge » Europe - Western Europe, May 24, 2013
Lots of feedback about this hotel HERE

RE: ferry from Santorini to Crete during October!
in Departure Lounge » Europe - Western Europe, May 24, 2013
You can get them once you're on Santorini.

Re: ferry from Santorini to Crete during October!
in Departure Lounge » Europe - Western Europe, May 19, 2013
I agree. After October 6 it's Santorini only until October 31.

Re: Turkey-Greece
in Departure Lounge » Europe - Western Europe, May 17, 2013
If you're asking about visas you need to contact the Greek Embassy nearest you. For such an impo...

RE: Public Hospital in Fira, Santorini?
in Departure Lounge » Europe - Western Europe, May 14, 2013
There are some streets in Fira with names, just no street addresses.

Re: 3 days in Santorini in May 2013
in Departure Lounge » Europe - Western Europe, May 14, 2013
Please state your room budget in Euro. Rates vary from €25-1600/night, so "midrange" would be €8...

Re: Public Hospital in Fira, Santorini?
in Departure Lounge » Europe - Western Europe, May 13, 2013
If "Ingela" here reads your posting she can perhaps find that information for you as she lives on...

Re: Island hopping from Greece (Athens) and ending up in Turkey
in Departure Lounge » Europe - Western Europe, May 10, 2013
You can make a trial booking on http://www.danae.gr to see schedules and pricing. You can also d...

Re: Emporios Chios
in Departure Lounge » Europe - Western Europe, May 9, 2013
Back packer hotels and hostels are not all that common. I suspect you may have to widen your sea...