The holidays are an exciting time to visit New York City, whether with friends or family. Traveling around the city with kids requires a bit more pre-planning, but there’s no reason why adults and kids alike can’t enjoy the same activities! Here’s my day in NYC visiting some of the top Christmas-y spots, in order of our own little DIY…
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The 6 mile hike from Fira to Oia (or the reverse from Oia down to Fira) is described as a “must” for anyone visiting Santorini. It is one of the best ways to see the island, traveling through many of the different villages, but it is not for everyone since it is truly a “hike.” Starting out in Fira it…
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While Oia remains a popular destination for anyone heading to Santorini, some of the smaller towns on the island deserve just as much attention. Megalochori is one such spot, a quaint historic village on the eastern part of the island filled with narrow cobblestone streets, vineyards, and adorable authentic restaurants. Just south of Fira (another cute town that’s popular with…
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There are several different ferry companies that operate between the islands and Athens. Depending on your dates and destinations, it’s sometimes cheaper and faster to book a flight (like Aegean) to an island, so it’s best to research your options beforehand on both Google Flights and Ferryhopper. For us, we ended up taking a quick 50 minute flight from Athens…
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A common recommendation for Mykonos (and Santorini) is to rent an ATV to get around the island. This is because there are fewer than 30 taxis on the entire island, so hailing a cab can be difficult. (For this reason I also recommend pre-booking your airport or port transfers.) Getting the ATV You don’t necessarily need to pre-book an ATV…
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