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Holiday in Greece

  • 2014-11-26
  • 44 comments
  • 3 minute read
  • Shan

This post was in collaboration with First Choice.

When I think about Greece, I think sunny, sandy beaches with crystal clear water and the beautiful city Crete (the biggest of the Greek Islands). Greece is one of the romantic countries to visit with your loved one, it has the perfect setting for a honeymoon or family vacation.

Vije and I love traveling and we always looking for new places to visit. We busy planning our holiday for next year (we really need a getaway) and while searching on the internet, I came across the beautiful country Greece. Many of our friends visited this country and flooded social media with stunning pictures that made me extremely jealous.

I found a website called First Choice which gave me valuable information about the country and suggested places to visit. First Choice shares the top hotels and resorts in the cities which makes life so much easier when you searching for accommodation in an unknown country.

First choice travelWe all deserve a break and with a vacation planned in a dream holiday destination, it can be worth it. I always do my research before booking a trip because I love planning my holiday. I want to make sure I visit the places I’ve been dreaming of. Traveling with a toddler can become stressful but planning in advice makes it so much easier.

Crete has always been on top of my list for cities to visit, followed Mykonos and Santorini.

Chania in Crete - Greece

I recently met a woman who was born in Greece but lives in South Africa. She shared some beautiful stories with me about how everyone in the neighbourhood gets together and feast when she visits her homeland. She says the community is like family and everyone helps each other. After listening to her, it made me realise how important family trips are. This is the time when memories are created. Kitana would really enjoy a change of scenery and the different cultures.

Besides spending most of your day laying in sun relaxing (I wouldn’t mind), you can do so much more in Greece. I’ve heard the best time to visit Greece is during June – August which is summer for the country.

Holidays in Greece is about enjoying the beautiful beaches, food and enchanting historical sites. Every building has so much history and stories to tell. The country is known for picture perfect scenery which draws you in from the first glance.

Crete in the country Greece

Did you know?

Greece has more archaeological museums than any other country in the world. Statistics say more than 16 million tourists visit Greece annually. Wow!

Places I want to visit in Crete:

  1. Historical Palace of Knossos; the Cave of Zeus – located on the slopes of Mount Ida.
  2. The Diktean Cave
  3. Chania and Rethymno old towns.
  4. Crete aquarium in Heraklion (Iráklion) and the water park in Chania.

Places I want to visit in Mykonos:

  1. Little Venice
  2. Archaeological site of Delos – I’ve heard this is one of the best historical sites to visit.
  3. Platys Gialos beach
  4. Lena’s House
  5. Church of Paraportiani

Mykonos in Greece

Places I want to visit in Santorini:

  1. The village of Emporio – This is the heart of the island and very close to the beaches.
  2. Oia – To view the sunset.
  3. Mnemossyne Gallery
  4. Santorini Volcano
  5. Amoudi Bay

My bucket list of places to visit in Greece is growing, I wish I could spend a month traveling the roads of Greece.

Greece

I’m really hoping to visit this beautiful country soon. I want to experience a little of everything and create beautiful memories with my family.

Which country is on your bucket list?

Photo credit: First Choice

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Hi, I'm Shan. I'm an entrepreneur and a sucker for good adventures. I was listed in Forbes Africa 30 under 30 2019 and just recently launched my start-up – MomSays.

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44 comments
  1. Danielle K says:
    2014-11-26 at 23:20

    I would love to spend my holiday in Greece…it looks absolutely breathtaking.

    Reply
  2. Amanda {Planning It All} says:
    2014-11-26 at 23:47

    I have too many countries on my bucket list! Greece is on there, but I’m dying to go to Ireland first!

    Reply
  3. Lisa says:
    2014-11-27 at 00:12

    There are a few places that I’m really, really interested in seeing, and Greece is one of them. The scenery, the architecture – it’s all amazing.

    Reply
  4. Theresa says:
    2014-11-27 at 00:19

    Greece is definitely one of the countries I’d like to visit. On top of my bucket list will have to be Shanghai (the food is amazing) and Australia.

    Reply
  5. Nancy (@spiffykerms) says:
    2014-11-27 at 00:25

    I think Greece would be an incredible vacation to take. I’d love to take my husband on a holiday there!

    Reply
  6. Terri Ramsey Beavers says:
    2014-11-27 at 00:25

    Holidays in Greece sounds so amazing and those photos, wow. My niece went to Greece on a trip and I’ve wanted to go every since. Maybe one day. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  7. Britnee says:
    2014-11-27 at 01:38

    My husband wants us to go visit Greece in the future. He says is beautiful. We can’t wait.

    Reply
  8. Erica @ Healthy Family Matters says:
    2014-11-27 at 01:41

    I’ve always wanted to visit Greece. Santorini looks beautiful!

    Reply
  9. Elizabeth O. says:
    2014-11-27 at 03:57

    Sound like it’s gonna be a perfect holiday! this is a must try!

    Reply
  10. Amy Desrosiers says:
    2014-11-27 at 05:17

    Wow, Greece is such a beautiful place! I would love to see it one day!

    Reply
  11. rochkirstin says:
    2014-11-27 at 06:47

    I haven’t associated Greece as a place where there’s beautiful beaches. Now I’m interested to know how they compare with our beaches here in the Philippines. 🙂 Definitely Greece is included in my bucket list. It’s just that I’m still saving for this travel plan and I don’t know who can go with me!

    Reply
  12. Mary @ Stale Cheerios says:
    2014-11-27 at 07:26

    These pictures are so lovely! I’m at my parents for Thanksgiving this year, but I would love to get to visit Greece some time!

    Reply
  13. CrazyBloggingMom says:
    2014-11-27 at 08:12

    Greece is another country I would LOVE to visit one day! All of the history, it’s just beautiful!

    Reply
  14. Michelle Hwee says:
    2014-11-27 at 08:16

    Greece is definitely a beautiful site to see! I love how blue the water is 🙂

    Reply
  15. Aisha Kristine Chong says:
    2014-11-27 at 08:18

    Such a wonderful place – I wonder when I will be able to go to Greece lol! I WISH!

    Reply
  16. Fi Ní Neachtáin says:
    2014-11-27 at 14:12

    Greece is such a perfect place to visit. My fiance and I went to Crete two years ago and I’m dying to go back 🙂

    Reply
  17. Mama to 5 BLessings says:
    2014-11-27 at 16:29

    Sounds like an amazing place to visit. So much to do and amazing views.

    Reply
  18. OnceUponAMaritime says:
    2014-11-27 at 20:44

    Greece looks so beautiful, you’re so lucky to have been there; I’d love to go!

    Reply
  19. jsmakegreengogreen says:
    2014-11-27 at 20:58

    WOW! What an amazing place. Beautiful pictures

    Reply
  20. April @ Everyday Fitness and Nutrition says:
    2014-11-28 at 02:16

    Greece is an amazing place to visit from what I’ve heard. These photos are stunning!

    Reply
  21. Ann Bacciaglia says:
    2014-11-28 at 05:39

    Greece is such a beautiful place. It is on my bucket list. These are great photos.

    Reply
  22. Lisa Bristol says:
    2014-11-28 at 06:28

    These pictures really show how beautiful it is there. The water looks so blue. I hope i can see Greece for myself someday.

    Reply
  23. Kristen says:
    2014-11-28 at 10:04

    Would love to visit Greece! Just beautiful!

    Reply
  24. seasidemermaid says:
    2014-11-28 at 10:58

    I have always wanted to visit Greece. Now, I want to visit it more than ever!

    HilLesha

    Reply
  25. Tara Joy says:
    2014-11-28 at 15:10

    Wow, Greece is so beautiful from all of the pictures I have seen! I would love to visit as well one day!

    Reply
  26. Ourfamilyworld (@OurFamilyWorld) says:
    2014-11-28 at 15:36

    My husband visited Mykonos and he says : it is stunning. I hope some day I can go back with him

    Reply
  27. Claire says:
    2014-11-28 at 19:34

    Gorgeous pictures – I would love to go to Greece one day!

    Reply
  28. Lynndee says:
    2014-11-28 at 20:10

    It sure would be awesome to see the beauty of Greece. There are a lot of countries that I would like to visit actually. Someday… (“,)

    Reply
  29. Krystal's Kitsch says:
    2014-11-28 at 21:53

    Greece is on my bucket list for sure. It is truly spectacular!

    Reply
  30. Carly Anderson (@lipglosscrayons) says:
    2014-11-28 at 22:24

    Greece is absolutely beautiful! I would love to visit some day!

    Reply
  31. Rebecca Swenor says:
    2014-11-29 at 00:45

    Greece sounds amazing and I would love to visit there some day. There is so much beautiful sights to see. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  32. dizmommy says:
    2014-11-29 at 06:26

    I can definitely understand why there are so many tourists per year! Aside from all the ancient history and architecture, it’s absolutely GORGEOUS!!!

    Reply
  33. ebodker says:
    2014-11-29 at 06:29

    I love reading your adventures and seeing all your photos in Greece. I have been wanting to go for some time and your pictures are just making me want to go more.

    Reply
  34. Morsels Party Planning says:
    2014-11-30 at 06:03

    Greece is on my bucket list!

    Reply
  35. brandyellen says:
    2014-11-30 at 20:48

    Greece sounds like such a great place to visit! I love how you shared about it, and the things I never knew about the area too. The photos are breathtaking!

    Reply
  36. Ptrags (@SchoolYardStyle) says:
    2014-12-01 at 01:42

    What a beautiful country! We had the opportunity to visit last year and declined sadly. Based on these gorgeous pictures it has been bumped up on our bucket list :0)

    Reply
  37. Yashmitha Padayachee says:
    2014-12-01 at 10:40

    OOOOOOhhhhh, so unbelievably jealous. Greece is definitely one of my dream destinations. Unfortunately as much as i really want to travel, I have a bucket list of a different sort that needs some serious attention first. Hopefully someday soon I’ll be ticking off some traveling. Can’t wait to see and read about your Greece VayCay 🙂 Yash

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    1. Shan says:
      2014-12-04 at 09:51

      Such a beautiful place hey? Definitely a must visit!

      Reply
  38. Melissa Smith says:
    2014-12-02 at 02:33

    I have always wanted to go to Santorini before. I really hope one day I’m able to.

    Reply
  39. estherjulee says:
    2014-12-02 at 13:40

    love greece. we went a couple months ago and did athens, santorini, and mykonos. i think we may have to go back to crete!

    Reply
  40. Debbie Jean says:
    2014-12-03 at 05:24

    I would LOVE to visit Greece one day – it is so beautiful, and the architecture is just amazing looking!

    Reply
  41. cambibsandbaubles says:
    2014-12-03 at 08:20

    I have been wanting to visit Greece forever. It’s on my short list. The place is gorgeous!

    Reply
  42. Stephanie Lee says:
    2014-12-03 at 19:52

    Great shots! This post makes me wanna visit Greece! Hopefully soon 🙂

    Reply
  43. GlennD says:
    2014-12-09 at 14:31

    Amoudi Bay is one of the places that I really wanted to get to. Though I live in an island and I can visit equally beautiful bays here, the thought of seeing something different as Amoudi bay excites me.

    Reply

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