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GREEK ISLANDS

Think before you print. And if you do print, print double-sid

 Where to eat, sleep and play for lessin the Greek Islands

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There’s something for every budget and taste in the waters of 

 the Mediterranean and Aegean:

• RomanticinterludesonbeautifulSantorini

• Historybuffsdiscovertheabundanceofsitesandruinson

Rhodes

• LuxuriousMykonos offers lesser-known delights even for 

 the budget-minded

• ThefamilywilllovethebeachesandfriendlylocalsonCorfu 

• Creteofferssceneryandsolitude

• Adventure-packedexcursionsonNaxos

Hopfromoneislandtoanotherorpickonebeautifuldestination

and enjoy it to the fullest. Sultry breezes, soft sands and sun-kissed

 waters await.

 You’ll find reviews for more than 450,000

hotels,90,000attractionsand560,000

restaurantsonTripAdvisor.com.Learn

fromothertravelerswhattoexpect

before you make your plans.

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INTRODUCTION

GREEK ISLANDS

 Whetheryouaresearchingforaromanticgetaway,aquietescape,aweek-longparty,aluxuriousretreat

orashoestringholiday,theGreekIslandsbeckonwithsandybeaches,undiscoveredtreasuresand

astonishingcontrastsofblueonwhite.

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SANTORINI

“Everythingwasmorethanperfectat

Bellonias Villas—thehotel,thewelcome,

 thegeneralcleanliness,themealquality.

Our honeymoon there was pure happiness.

 WewereinasuitewithaprivateJacuzzion

ourterrace,facingthesea.We’veneverhad

suchabeautifulavacation.”—TripAdvisor

Member,Paris,France

Bellonias Villas, Kamari Beach, Kamari,22860 31138, $156 – 289

Discoverorrediscovertruelovewhile

“sailing into Atlantis on board Thalassa.

Marvelous,oneofthebestexcursions

 we’ve ever made! What a beautiful boat,

 what an astonishing view of the raw beauty 

ofSantorini.Perfectcrew,perfectguide,

 great appetizers and above all, we sailed

intothesunsetlisteningtosaxophonemusic.

Can’tbetopped!”—TripAdvisorMember,

Mainz, Germany 

Thalassa, Imerovigli, 22860 24024, $60 per person

“From the minute you step inside Steki tou

Nikou, you know that you will have a great

meal,goodserviceandgreatatmosphere.

 What a wonderful restaurant! Meals were

 verytastyandthesettingspectacular.”—

TripAdvisorMember,Athens,Greece

Steki tou Nikou, Imerovigli, 22860 25239,Steaks and entrees $10 – 15; lobster dinner  for two: $90

“SantoriniisthejewelinthecrownofalltheGreekislands.Findingparadiseisaseasyasbookingaightandhotel.Youcannd

 thefountainofyouthinthismythicalplace,knownbymanyasthelostcontinentofAtlantis.Makeyourownmythologyhereandfeellikeagodorgoddess.It’sawonderfulandhealingexperiencetogoandspendaweekortwo.Thesceneryisspectacular—unlikeanyotherplaceintheworld.Youwillcomebackrefreshedandlooklikeamillionbucks.Santoriniisgoodforyourhealth

andwonderfulforyoursoul.”—TripAdvisorMember 

 WHERE TO STAY 

Travelers’ChoicewinnerforBestBargain,

 Atalos Villasoffersup“friendlyandwarm”

serviceatalowprice.“Besidesthefree

pickupfrom/toportandairport,thehost

even drove us around downtown Kamari

andpointedoutsupermarkets,postofce

andbusstops.”—TripAdvisorMember,

Guangzhou, China

 Atalos Villas, Kamari, 22860 33174, $72 – 85;$133 in July and August

DiscovertheKamarinightlifeonthewater.

“Thebeachfrontisoveramilelong,sothe

choiceisquitebigandvaried.Wegoto

 the Love Boatforourcocktails—youcan

sitoutsideandlookoutoverthebeach.”—

TripAdvisorMember,Newcastle-upon-Tyne,

U.K.

Love Boat, Kamari Beach, Kamari,22860 32567

“ Almira Restaurantisdirectlyonthe

 waterfrontpromenadeofKamariBeach.

 Youcansitintheupperleveloronthe

beachsideterrace.Theyalsohavealovely

covered,glassed-inseatingarea—verycozy.

Order the meze plate for two, as you get

 totryallthedifferentmezedishesatonce!

Theportionsarelargeandthepricesare

right!”—TripAdvisorMember,Canada

 Almira Restaurant, Kamari Beach, Kamari,22860 33477, $12 – 25 ($25 is for large mezeplatter for two)

 WHAT TO DO WHERE TO EAT

 WHERE TO STAY WHAT TO DO WHERE TO EAT

ROMANCE 

BUDGETPICKS 

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RHODES

“The Spotisareallycoolplacethatgivesthefeelingofstayinginaboutiquehotel—without

 theprice.Closetothenightlifeandshopping

buttuckedawayinamedievalcorridor.From

ourroom,Icouldhearthefaintsoundsofthe

 townandthecatsonthelocalrooftops.Icould

seetopsofthemedievalstonecraftedbuildings

andreallyfeltlikeIwasfaraway,onanexotic

holiday.”—TripAdvisorMember,Vancouver,

BritishColumbia

Spot Hotel, 21 Perikleus St., Rhodes Town,22410 34737, $73 – 93

“Togetasenseoftheancientpast,headto

 the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes intheOldCity.Thecollectionofstatues,

sarcophagi,vases,mosaicsandceramics

datesfromtheHellenisticperiodtoearly

Christian times. Among the most famous of 

piecesatthismuseumisthefth-century-

B.C.statueofAphroditeofRhodes.”—

TripAdvisor Member, New York 

 Archaeological Museum of Rhodes(Hospital of the Knights), Museum Square,Rhodes Town, 22410 31048, $4

“Nireas has the best mussels, the best

saganaki,thebestcrabcakesandthebest

 grilled vegetables in the world. The food

is fresh, simple and really wonderful! The

lovelyownerisalwaysthere,takingcare

of everything and giving you suggestions

forthebestdishesandwines.Theplaceis

beautiful;thetablesareplacedunderthe

oweringtrees.”—TripAdvisorMember,

Curitiba,Brazil

Nireas Restaurant, Sofocleous 22, RhodesTown, 22410 21703, $12 – 20

“Greekstaketheirhistoryveryseriously.Theydohavealotofit,afterall.Fromtheancienttothemedievaltothemodern,

Rhodeshasbeenhometomanydifferentcivilizationsandempires.Eachbroughtitsownuniqueculture.TherearenumerousarchaeologicalsiteswherevisitorscangetasenseofthegrandeurthatwasAncientGreece.TheOldCityisamongthelargest

andmostwell-preservedmedievalsettlementsinEurope.FurthersouthisthevillageofAfandou,whichwasbuiltoutofsightfromthesea,inordertobeunnoticedbypirates.Butitsbeautyisfarfrominvisible.”—TripAdvisorMember,NewYork 

 WHERE TO STAY 

“Golden Days has a real family atmosphere.

 We made some good friends there. If you

 wantarelaxingholidaywithplentyofsun,

 goodserviceandpleasantsurroundings,

 go to Golden Days. There’s something for 

all ages: My two oldest grandsons, 20 and

18, loved it and granddaughters, 5 and 3,

hadagreattime.”—TripAdvisorMember,

Scotland

Golden Days Hotel, Pernou Street, Afandou, 22410 86900, $38 – 86

“Tsambika Beachisgreatforkids,because

it’s really sandy and gently slopes off.

 Also,thereareplentyofbeachcafesto

choosefromfordrinksandfood.”Surng

andsnorkelingfanswillndwatersport

stallsonthebeach,aswell.—TripAdvisor

Member,Blackpool,U.K.

Tsambika Beach, Afandou, Free to visit; $10to rent 2 sun beds and a parasol

“IfyouwanttraditionalGreekfood,youcan’t

beat Mimakos. The atmosphere was lovely;

 thewaiters,veryfriendly.Alogreglows

 gentlyinthebackground.TraditionalGreek

meze is on offer. The owner asked us what

meatwelikedandthenproceededtobring

outplatesofstarters.Thiscouldhavebeen

 themealitself.Attheprice,wecan’twaitto

return!”—TripAdvisorMember,Clitheroe,U.K.

Mimakos Taverna, Rhodes-Lindos Avenue,18th km., Afandou, 22410 51333, $15 – 20

 WHAT TO DO WHERE TO EAT

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LIVINGHISTORY  

BUDGETPICKS 

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MYKONOS 

“Duringthelastfewdecades,Mykonoshasbecomeafavoritevacationdestinationforsomeoftheworld’swealthiesttravelers.Manycelebrities—Greekandinternational—keepsummerhomesontheislandandcanbeseenpassingthroughtown.Withwhitesandbeaches,

crystalbluewaterandbuildingsscatteringtheisland’shills,thelookisveryclean.Therearemanymuseumsandancienthistoricalsitesaround

 theisland,andtheredroofedchurchesscatteredaboutaddauniqueavor.Thecultureisdrivenbywealth,andbecauseofthis,thingstendto

beexpensive.Butsomeofthenestdiningandindulgencesintheworldcanbefoundhere.”—TripAdvisorMember,Boulder,Colo.

La Veranda“isaterricvalue.Youpay

pensionprice,yetyougetacomfortable,

cozyandsparklingcleanroomwithbath,

all in a beautiful setting, with a gorgeous

swimming pool and stunning views. In a

 town that’s known as a late night, noisy 

place,LaVerandaisaquietoasis,just

minutesawayfromallofthefun.”—

TripAdvisor Member, Washington, D.C.

La Veranda Pension, Enoplon Dynameon 10,Mykonos Town, 22890 23160, $89 – 176

Little Veniceis“soromantic.Looking

attheoldhouseslocatedonthesea

and viewing the amazing sunset on the

blue Aegean—the simple white and blue

makesyouscream,‘Wow!’Youfeelthe

 truebeautyofGreece—thepositive

energyandthesimplebeautythattouches

perfection.”—TripAdvisorMember,Athens,

Greece

Little Venice, Mykonos Town, Free to wanderers

“Cheaprestaurantsarehardertocomeby,but

Nikos Taverna is a good option for reasonably 

pricedGreekfood.Mostoftherestaurantis

outside, and on a warm night it is very pleasant.

 You almost always have to wait for a table,

but the food is good and worth the wait. If 

 you’relucky,Petrosthepelicanwillbethere

 tryingtostealshfromtheoutdoordisplay.”—

TripAdvisor Member, Melbourne, Australia

Nikos Taverna, Harbor, Mykonos Town,22890 24320, $10 – 30

 WHERE TO STAY WHAT TO DO WHERE TO EAT

BUDGETPICKS

“Wehaveextremelyhighstandardsand

expectationsandwerenotdisappointedinthe

slightest by Petasos Beach Hotel. The roomoverlooked the pool and sea. Modern and

contemporaryfurnishing,comfortableking-

sizebed,crispsheets,uffytowelsandafull

sizebathandshower.Excellentstaff,friendly

and professional, with a genuine interest in

makingyourholidaytrulymemorable.”—

TripAdvisorMember,Morzine,France

Petasos Beach Hotel & Spa, Platys Gialos,22890 23437, $267 – 467

“There’smuchmoretodothanjustsoaking

upthesunandswimminginthecool

 water.Mykonosisoneofthebestplacesin the Aegean for scuba diving. There are

numerous dive sites with a great deal of 

diversity,includingreefs,rocksandwrecks.

Therearealsoquiteafewdivecompanies

operatingontheisland.”—TripAdvisor

Member,Paris,France

Lucky Scuba Divers, Paradise Beach,$55 – 140, 69360 23000

“The food at Atlantida was the best we had

ontheisland,includingMykonosTown.We

atetherefourorvetimes.Thebruschettais amazing—the best tasting tomatoes!

They have a huge menu, so it was hard

 tryingtodecidetowhattoorder.Wetried

abitofeverything.Housewhitewinewas

 goodandreasonablypriced.”—TripAdvisor

Member, Red Deer, Alberta

 Atlantida, Platys Gialos, 22890 26618,$15 – 50

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LUXURY 

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CORFU

Corfuboasts“serenity,adesirableclimateandvivid,Mediterraneanscenery.British,French,ByzantineandItalianculturalinuencesintertwine within this Greek paradise. A lush, natural preserve marks the innermost parts of the island. The high altitude of Mount

PantocratorprovidesascenicviewoftheItaliancoastline.There’sasweetsmellofrareoraintheair,andbutteriesutteracrossgrassy

elds.Pasttheslopesoftherollinghills,morethan200smallvillagescrowdthecoastlinevalleysandbays.Sidariisjustperfect—bestbeaches

andcovesontheisland.Thebeachisgreatforkidsandthereareloadsoffamilyfriendlybarsandrestaurants.”—TripAdvisorMembers

Spendyourvacation“uponthemountain,

down to the sea! The position of Pantokrator Hotelisunique:onasteepmountain distant from town, but near the

beaches.It’sdifculttogettowithoutacar,

but the panorama is stunning. The pool is

attractive,buttheseaofBarbatisituated

at the foot of the mountain is even better.

ThepearlofCorfu.”—TripAdvisorMember,

Rome, Italy 

Pantokrator Hotel, Barbati, 26630 91005,$53 – 169

Stretchthoselegsforanenergetichike

up Mount Pantokrator and visit “thePantokrator Monastery, situated on the

highestCorfupeak,963metersabove

sea level. The views are stunning—on a

clearday,youcanspotItaly,continental

GreeceandAlbany.”—TripAdvisorMember,

Bucharest,Romania

Mount Pantokrator, Near Barbati,Free to hike

Dionysos “is now our favorite! The people

are great. Everything is fresh and wellpresented.It’sgoodvalue,andtheplaceis

cleanandtidy.”—TripAdvisorMember 

Dionysos, Barbati Road, 26630 91314, $15 – 55 

 WHERE TO STAY WHAT TO DO WHERE TO EAT

BUDGETPICKS

“Sea Breeze HotelandRestaurantcannot

bebeatenforlocation,qualityorvalue.The

staff are very friendly, with a good sense of 

humor.Suitableforfamilieswithchildren

andromanticcouplesalike.Theroomsare

 verycomfortable,withseaviewbalconies.

Itisrunbyafriendly,close-knitfamily.

Believeme,youwon’tndanybetter.”—

TripAdvisor Member, London, England

Sea Breeze Hotel & Restaurant, Agios GordiosBeach, Agios Gordios, 26610 53214, $40 – 213

“There’safantasticlongstretchinthedead

centerofSidari Beach.It’scleanandhas

lovely golden sand going right out into the

 water.Agreatbeachforyoungkids,too.

Childrencangoquitefaroutandstillbeup

only to the waist. The most gentle shelving

beachyoucanimagine!”—TripAdvisor

Member 

Sidari Beach, Sidari, Free

“Orchard Restaurantisatreatofand.ExcellentselectionoftraditionalGreek

dishes,andCorotspecialities.Wehad

incrediblestuffedvineleaves,Greeksausage,

and stamna and barely had room for baklava

after. The setting is beautiful, with fruit trees, 

and little waterfall, and well kept gardens.

 You would be mad not to make the trip

here!”—TripAdvisorMember,London,U.K.

Orchard Restaurant, Peroulades Melitsa,Canal D’amour, Sidari, 26630 95921

 WHERE TO STAY WHAT TO DO WHERE TO EAT

FAMILY FUN

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CRETE

“Creteisaremarkableandcomplexcombinationofplaces,landscapes,people,customsandsmells.Cretehasthelaid-backandfriendlyGreekoutlookonlife.Cretansaregenuinepeoplewhowillalmostalwaystaketimetochatwithtourists.Outsideofthe

maincities,you’llndacropofsmall,family-ownedrestaurantsandbarswhichoffertouristsatraditionalCretanatmosphereandachancetoblendinwiththelocals.Creteisalsoanamazingplacetoexploreancientculture.Fromtheancientruinsat

Knossostooff-the-beaten-trackhistoricalsites,you’llndmassesofhistoryandpointsofinterest.”—TripAdvisorMembers

“The Little Inn, in the village of Kokkinos

Pirgos,onthesouthcoastintheHeraklion

district,isarealpearl!Ilikethecloseness

 totheseaandthemountains,therelaxed

atmosphere and the options: Go for day 

excursionstonearbyvillagesorspendthe

dayonthebeachortakeabicyclerideupin

 the mountains. The Little Inn is something

outoftheordinary.”—TripAdvisorMember,

Stockholm,Sweden

Little Inn, Kokkinos Pirgos, Heraklion,28920 52455, $60 – 113

The Palace of Knossos is “a must-see

for any traveler to Crete. Knossos was

originallythoughttohaveexistedonlyin

mythology. Legend has it that King Minos

ruled from here. I would suggest an early-

morningoralate-eveningvisit,especiallyin

 thesummermonths,toavoidthecrowds

andthemiddaysun.”—TripAdvisorMember,

Cumbria, U.K.

Palace of Knossos, Heraklion, $8; Free tostudents from the E.U.

“Ifyouareinterestedineatingdelicious,

regionally-sourcedfoods,Parasies 

is amazing. Their smoked pork apaki

appetizer was so mouth-watering that we

literallybattledforthelastpiece.Theview

of the sea, the friendliness of the staff, and

 theoutdoorseatingunderlightscreateda

relaxingeveninginabustling,noisycity.”—

TripAdvisor Member, New York 

Parasies, Platia Istorikou Mouseio,Heraklion, 28102 25009, $13 – 20

 WHERE TO STAY WHAT TO DO WHERE TO EAT

BUDGETPICKS

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“Get away from it all at KoutsounariTraditional Cottages. We stayed in a

cottagethatbroughtusbacktohownobleCretanslivedtheirlives.Collections,art

piecesandexcellentservicearesomeof

 thehighlightsofKoutsounari.”—TripAdvisor

member,Nicosia,Cyprus

Nakou Village Koutsounari TraditionalCottages, Elenis Nakou 1, Nakou Village,Ierapetra, 28420 61815, $167

“The beaches on the south of Crete are the

best of the island—some parts might have

pebbles,but90%issandy.Graybutclean.Don’tforgettogoonacruisetoChrissiIsland, the best but most forgotten island

ofGreece.Goldensandbeachesthere.”—

TripAdvisor Member, Crete

Ierapetra Beaches and Chrissi Island,Excursions depart from Ierapetra, Free

“AllIcansayisthatthefood/service/

ambiance”atFerryman Taverna “is top-

notch.Verymemorable—we’dreturntoCrete just to eat there again. We just loved

it!”—TripAdvisorMember,UnitedKingdom

Ferryman Taverna, Akti, Elounda, Crete,28410 41230, $25 – 40

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NAXOS

“ThebiggestoftheCyclades,”Naxosis“likeeveryGreekislandrolledintoone.Ithaseverythingyou’relookingfor.SomeofthebestbeachesinGreece,andtheparalia(seafrontarea)hasmanynicerestaurantsandbars.DoexploretheOldTownandhaveatriparoundtheisland,

includingsomeofthesmallmountainvillages.”Naxosisanadventurer’sdelight:“Outdoorsportsandactivitiesarepopular,especiallythose

 thatinvolvetheocean.Windsurng,sailing,shing,swimmingandbeachvolleyballareallverypopular.Andforthosewhowantsometime

awayfromthewater,theislandalsooffersopportunitiesforgolf,basketball,tennis,mountainbikingandhiking.”—TripAdvisorMembers

“Our room at Naxos Royal Beach Hotel overlookedthesea.Verycleanandspacious

andcomfortable.Thepool,barand

restaurantareverynice,withgoodservice,

 towelsstockeddaily,alandscapedoutdoor

spaceandgarden.TheportandNaxos

centerarereachablebyfootin10minutes.

Theseaandthebeachare50metersaway,

andthepanoramaisstirring.”—TripAdvisor

Member, Pisa, Italy 

Naxos Royal Beach Hotel, Chora, NaxosTown, 22850 26650, $112 – 252

“The Agia Anna Beach was wonderful—

lovelygoldensandwithcrystalclear

 water.Youcouldseetheshnibblingat

 yourfeet!Theareawassoniceverylaid

backwithfriendlypeopleandsomegreat

littlerestaurantsandbars.”—TripAdvisor

Member,Invercargill,NewZealand

 Agia Anna Beach, Free

“WediscoveredtheCedar Cafe a few

 years ago, and from that moment, it’s been

ourbeachbar.Veryfriendlyowners,nice

people,superbchill-outmusic,incredible

foodandgorgeouscoldbeer.Theplaceto

beinNaxos!—TripAdvisorMember 

Cedar Cafe, Plaka Beach, 22850 41005,$6 – 13

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BUDGETPICKS

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“Our room at Naxos Royal Beach Hotel overlookedthesea.Verycleanandspacious

andcomfortable.Thepool,barandrestaurantareverynice,withgoodservice,

 towelsstockeddaily,alandscapedoutdoor

spaceandgarden.TheportandNaxos

centerarereachablebyfootin10minutes.

Theseaandthebeachare50metersaway,

andthepanoramaisstirring.”—TripAdvisor

Member, Pisa, Italy 

Naxos Royal Beach Hotel, Chora, NaxosTown, 22850 26650, $112 – 252

“The Portara is well worth the time and

efforttovisit.Itdrawscrowdsatsunset

forgoodreason.Watchingthesettingsun throughthisancientmonumentisawe-

inspiring.ThehugeblocksofwhiteNaxos

marble have stood for a millennium. They 

areasourceofgreatpridetothelocal

residentsandshouldnotbemissed.”—

TripAdvisor Member, Florida

The Portada, Free 

“Meze was our favorite restaurant in the

Greekislands,andthecheapesttoo!We

enjoyed everything and were more thansatisedwitheverydish.Attheendofthe

meal,theownergaveuseachashotof

ouzo. I gave a tip and told the owner of our 

appreciation,whichledtothreemorefree

ouncesofouzoeachandafreedesert!”—

TripAdvisorMember,FortMcMurray,Alberta

Meze, Naxos Port, Naxos Town,22850 26401, $10 – 25

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1. “I f you want to get away from the

 tourists and spend time in a wonderful

 village, try May and September for 

 the best months to go. And early in

 the day or late afternoon/early evening

arethebesttimes”totakeinthesights.

Off-peak visits usually mean lower 

prices,too!—TripAdvisorMember 

2. To travel among islands, “the ferry system is standard even for the

Greeks.Someferrieshavecabinsfor

overnightaccommodations.Many

islands are far apart, and having your 

owncabinisdenitelyaplus.However,

ifmoneyistight,youcanhunkerdown

onthedeckswithsleepingbags.”—

TripAdvisor Member, Chattanooga,

Tenn.

3. Linger “in harborside cafes full

oflocalsoutfortheevening.You

 get the feeling they opened these

establishments for their own dining andsnackingpleasure—andifyou’re well-behaved,they’llletyousharethem.”—

TripAdvisor Member, Philadelphia

4. “Eat at the local tavernas. Aim

fortheonethatattractsmostofthe

crowd.Openyourselftolocalfood.”—

TripAdvisor Member 

5. “Make an excursion every day  somewhere on the island, no matter 

 whereyourlocation.”—TripAdvisor

Member 

6.Play it safeonthebeach:“Askabout

 theexistenceofjellyshandwear

plasticshoeswhenyouwalkinthe

sea.”—TripAdvisorMember 

7. If you prefer safety in numbers, “ join atour group. Ask your hotel for details.

 You’ll have a wonderful time and will be

inasafer,morecontrolledenvironment

 with people guiding you. You’ll still see

lotsofplacesoffthebeatentrack.”—

TripAdvisor Member 

8.Manyvillages“havebeaches,sotake your umbrella, towels, suntanlotions and plenty of water with

 youoneveryjourney.”—TripAdvisor

Member 

9.Breathethatoceanair.“Sunbathingon a beachismoreeffectivethan

swimming pools. You’ll get a glorious

 tantokeepformonthstocome.”—TripAdvisor Member 

10.Be adventurous.“Don’tsitnextto

 the swimming pool for two weeks with

adrinkinonehandandapaperbackin

 the other. You didn’t work hard for a

 yearforthis.”—TripAdvisorMember 

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