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| Golden Beach in September |
If you are not the spontaneous type now is also a good time to plan for 2015. Most accommodation providers had a good year in 2014 and are now taking bookings for next year. So popular places and dates will go early. See our private villa collection for one, two, three, or four bedroom villas
The big event in my personal Paros life is our painting workshop in June 2015. Any and all painters are welcome for a first class experience with instructor Crystal Beshara
Finally, yoga workshops on Greek islands are becoming more and more popular. Now is the time to talk to your yoga instructor about escorting a group to Greece. We make all the arrangements; they do all the yoga.
September Yoga Retreat
My favourite source of
up-to-date information about Greece travel is About Greece Travel by
deTraci Regula. Here are a few recent
items from her newsletter.
Greece
Resumes International Train Service:
Love trains?
International train service to and from Greece will resume starting May 10th,
with big discounts on tickets. The cross-border connections into the Balkans
were a casualty of the... Read
more
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Good
news - the Minoan Collection at the Heraklion
Archaeological Museum is now open to the public. While the museum
opened late last year after roof repairs were finally completed, the Minoan
Collection was the last holdout - and, of course, it's the main reason most
visitors go to the museum. Now it is back in renewed glory. Here's a
chance to think way ahead - into 2015.
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The
X80 - Va Va Voom:
Check out the newest Express bus line. I do worry that
Piraeus's excellent Archaeological Museum and Nautrical Museum may suffer since
travelers may not be as "stuck" in Piraeus, but it makes it a lot
easier for travelers to get into the heart of Athens and visit the Acropolis
and other key sites.
More about the Piraeus Archaeological
Museum: http://gogreece.about.com/od/museumsingreece/a/piraeusmuseum.htm?nl=1
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Editorial
comment from Michael: We have often
spent evenings and/or mornings in Piraeus between flight and ferry connections
and never considered ourselves "stuck". Once you get away from the port and explore
the yacht harbor areas you will find much of beauty and interest. Cheers
Please comment or send photo of what you have enjoyed in Pireaus.
Pireaus church
Please comment or send photo of what you have enjoyed in Pireaus.
This family run museum is a "must see" for Paros. Perfect for a half-day break from the beach. More at Folkloric Museum of the Cyclades It is located in the delightful village of Aliki
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| Kolimbithres in April |
Unless you are already on Paros or on the way there it is too late to enjoy the authentic Greek experiences of Easter for this year. So I would like to whet your appetite for next year. Easter in Greece is like no other country. It is the major holiday of the year. While based on the religious calendar it is centered around food and drink. Read my 2014 article on Opinions Post.
If you want more, here is our account from 2006. Or search this blog for several other posts on the holiday and the season. If you would like a personalized package of accommodation, event guide and lamb barbecue with a local Greek family, contact me.
P.S. I have often preached that it is a crime against humanity to visit Greece without seeing the Parthenon. For those who have not yet made the trip here is unique interactive helicopter tour: http://greece.greekreporter.com/2013/11/18/the-parthenon-like-you-ve-never-seen-it-before/
For those who would like to know more about all the major antiquity sites of ancient Greece tour my web site www.Visit-Ancient-Greece.com
Cheers
Paros has long been a popular place for weddings. This May Day will see that popularity multiply fifty fold. The island is hosting a group wedding for 50 couples from China. The ceremony will be followed by traditional Greek food, music and dance. I wonder which Chinese traditions will be observed.
More about Paros Weddings:
Parosporos Beach Wedding -- A British couple make it casual: photos and video
Aliki Wedding Venue -- Photos of a large wedding in a small village
Another Greek Wedding
Greek Island Weddings and Films -- Good for business!
Photo Credit: gtp
Another year, another January: Now is the time to plan your summer vacation/holiday while the best choices are available.
But how do you chose the best accommodation for yourself, your partner, your family, your group? Here are a few tips and guidelines.
First a few definitions. These are from Greece but apply many places, I believe.
Room: standard hotel size. I don't recommend for more than two nights stay.
Studio: room with kitchenette -- with emphasis on the ette, as in itty bitty. Usually very minimally equipped; the advantage is having a refrigerator for cold drinks. However, if you want to cook a meal ask your host for the correct utensils; they can usually round them up from other units.
Apartment: studio with separate bedroom -- not necessary more spacious. Some apartments will have a small kitchen.
Villa: Apartment with more rooms -- may be part of complex or free standing. Should have full kitchen. Many people ask for a villa close to town centre but this is rare as economics dictate smaller spaces when close in.
By the way ignore descriptions that say the like of "500 meters to the beach". Landlords nearly always lie; as it was explained to me: "No one would come if we said it was farther away." Also consider the cost of transport when comparing locations. A nice apartment within an easy walk of public transportation may be more relaxing than a villa that requires driving everywhere.
One of the many changes that the internet has brought to travel planning is the ability to browse and see photos of the millions of choices available. A good place to start is our collection of private villa rentals on Paros. We also provide low cost rooms and studios right on the beach in Aliki and Parikia.
Finally feel free to email us with any specific questions about Greece accommodations.
Cheers.
Cheers.
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