Author: Celeste

In October 2019, Greek Travel Magazine ΤΑΞΙΔΙΑ, the Greek language Sunday magazine of leading national Greek newspaper ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ, made a tribute to family travel. For this occasion, I spoke about Family Travel in Greece. If you read Greek, this is an extract of the interview with tips for travel in Greece with kids, family friendly destinations and useful information for getting prepared. Family Travel in Greece interview Μισή Ολλανδή και μισή Ιταλίδα, η Celeste Tat ήρθε στην Ελλάδα πριν από δύο δεκαετίες. Την αγάπησε και έμεινε. Στην πορεία παντρεύτηκε, απέκτησε δύο κόρες και έκτοτε ταξιδεύουν όλοι μαζί ως οικογένεια. Όταν,…

Even the most adventurous family travelers have their favorite repeat destinations. Some destinations, though, are just so special that families want to return again and again. One of ours is near Athens in Eretria and called Negroponte Resort! Update: In 2021 Negroponte Resort expanded its private beach offering a secluded calm bay of golden sand with several rows of sun loungers and umbrellas. Favorite places Qualities that make a place worth revisiting are often an emotional attachment to the place through amazing experiences of the past – often with family and friends. People will also go back to the same…

When you book your family vacations, do you intentionally create moments of play? After 3 months full of travel, new destinations and writing reviews, it was great to end the summer vacation relaxing together in a place where everything was taken care off. As a family travel writer, I am often working at the resorts that we visit and the majority of the time taking photographs or making notes. When we received the invite from Miramare Hotel Eretria, I knew I would find the perfect balance of family fun and relaxation. All we needed were some good pools, water slides,…

Tourists may flock to Greece during the summer months in search of sun, sea and islands but autumn is actually a great time to spend in Greece. Here are my 7 favourite reasons to travel to Greece in Autumn!

Rhodos island (or Rhodes island) is one of the most popular destinations in Greece. But do not let the crowds scare you. Rhodes is a very special place worthy of your visit. In the past, I had often visited the island off-season. This summer, I took my kids during the tourist season and went to explore the island with them. Here are some of my hand-picked favourite things to do with kids in Rhodos island. Where is Rhodos island Rhodes Island is one of Greece’s larger islands, located in the Eastern Aegean Sea, at a short distance from the Turkish…

Take advantage of the time you have together by having your family photos taken by a professional photographer while you are on your holiday. Keep reading to discover the benefits of family photography. Selfies versus Family Photography Over 93 million selfies are uploaded to one platform or another every single day. Sure, selfies are great, they’re fun, useful ways to mark and remember any special occasion. Whether you’re by yourself or with friends and family, there’s always room for a selfie! But what if someone else takes the picture for you?! Of all the different types of photo-opportunities, capturing moments…

I am watching a dragonfly elegantly moving over the turquoise pool, my daughter is in front of me happily playing in the water, my teen is climbing the water slides…I feel happy and relaxed There’s nothing better than a luxury family resort for parents who are worn down or simply want to make the best of their family beach vacation together. We reviewed Grecotel Lux Me Dama Dama. A luxury all-in beach resort filled with extensive family amenities, amazing family accommodations, a kids club, swimming pools with slides and special luxury treats for parents. Read also: The best family Hotels…

Yes, you can explore Athens with your baby! Athens is a hospitable city and young children are welcome everywhere. My kids are born in Athens, and I believe that it is easier to visit Athens with a baby than with a toddler. So no need to wait until they’re older before you explore – especially with these ideas for Athens and tips to start you off. Things to do in Athens with a baby This post aims to give you ideas on things to do while in Athens with your baby. The capital of Greece is one of the oldest…

Halkidiki is special to me. A dear childhood friend owns a summer house in there. Ever since high school, I have been visiting her in the summer. When younger, we would spend endless sunny afternoons at the beach bars on Halkidiki’s fantastic coastline. Later on, we loved exploring the area with our fiancées. After we got married and had our kids, we kept coming back for beach vacations. Because Halkidiki is ideal for families. Halkidiki in Greece with Kids Halkidiki, with its azure waters, golden beaches, and lush green landscapes, beckons families seeking an idyllic vacation. Nestled in northern Greece,…

Kalamaki Beach Resort with Kids | Hotel Review | Family Hotels Greece It had been a busy period with the usual school, work, and Easter obligations. I was looking for a family hotel, easy to reach from Athens by car. A quiet hotel for a long weekend escape in May with a restaurant and swimming pool. Somewhere where I could just be in a bathing suit all day and relax. And a place where my kids could play. We found such hotel near Corinth. Our stay at Kalamaki Beach Resort was all about slowing down and spending quality time together.…

Travel Zakynthos island Greece with kids and discover turtles, caves, stunning nature and more! Discover why Zakynthos -also called Zante – has a special place in our hearts. Part of our Greek family lives there and this is the reason that we often visit. The island has some of the best blue bays in Greece and is world-famous for its shipwreck beach. Here are the reasons why you should travel to Zakynthos island in Greece with kids! Travel Zakynthos island Greece with kids Having been many times, I can say that the Greek island of Zakynthos island is great for…

Think of a friend that helps you find your keys or phone at home, tracks your luggage while travelling or locates your gone-missing pet. A pal that can wake you up and keeps you safe. This month we reviewed SpotyPal, the ultimate item finder. Travel Item Finder SpotyPal Meet Rosie. Rosie is my daughters pink seahorse. Plushy Rosie is an active traveller, she never missed a trip to Greece. But a few summers ago, we came home from our family holiday without our beloved Rosie. The seahorse had gone missing, and we could not find her. It was a parenting…