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Where to Stay in Crete: Platanias
On our trip to Crete we decided to stay in the town of Platanias. Platanias is just twenty or so minutes outside of Chania. We debated staying in Chania but there is no beach front there so we opted to be a little further down the coast. Here is what to expect if you stay in Platanias and why we loved it!
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Old Town Chania, Crete
Old Town Chania is a must visit during your trip to the island of Crete! Chania is a beautiful town full of charm, sites, and delicious local Greek food. Here is a list of sights to see and things to do in Old Town Chania.
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Gramvousa Island & Balos Bay Boat Trip
One of our favorite things that we did while visiting Crete was taking a boat trip to Balos Bay & Gramvousa island. The crystal clear waters, castle ruins, and shipwrecks make an amazing day trip. Here is some info about the tour we took and what to expect.
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Elafonisi Pink Sand Beach, Greece
Elafonisi Island was our favorite beach that we visited while on the island on Crete! This beach is famous for its pink sand. Since pink is my favorite color, I knew we had to visit one of the only pink sand beaches in the world. Here is some info about visiting and the tour we took.
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Catamaran Sail from Athens with Sailing Adventures Greece
Every island we visited in Greece we tried to spend at least one day on the water. Even though Athens is not an island, it is located on the coast and the beautiful Athenian coastline is definitely worth exploring. We did a half day Catamaran Sail with Sailing Adventures Greece out of Alimos Marina. Here is what to expect on your sail and why you should sail with Sailing Adventures Greece on your trip.
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Food Tour with Athens Food on Foot
Athens, Greece is full of fun things to do and see but something you may not have considered is taking a food tour! We did a food tour in Athens with Athens Food on Foot and had a fabulous time filled with delicious local food!
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Old Town Chania Food Tour with Alma de Creta
One of my favorite things to do on vacation is take a food tour. Not only will you get to try a ton of local food delicacies, you can learn about hidden local spots, get a nice tour of the city you are visiting, and learn some history all at the same time! Our food tour in Old Town Chania on the island of Crete, Greece was one of our absolute favorites!
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A Guide to Visiting the Cotswolds
The Cotswolds in England are an "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty" and are definitely a must see during your visit. The beautiful villages dot the English countryside and there are quite a few towns to choose from. Known for their honey colored homes, these villages are somewhat frozen in time since they were never updated or modernized. Here are my favorite villages to visit in the Cotswolds and what to know before you travel.
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Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is one of my favorites we have visited so far. It has been used as a background for famous films like Mission Impossible, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Spectre, Transformers, and most recently the new Bridgerton series, Charlotte. Here is some info on what to expect during your visit!
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St. Michael’s Mount Castle
St. Michaels' Mount is my favorite castle we have visited so far. This beautiful castle is on an island off the southern coast of England. Here is what to know before your visit!