Author: Celeste

If you need help planning your beach holiday with kids in Greece, you came to the right place. In this post, I share my tips for the best beach holiday with kids in Greece! Beach holiday with kids in Greece I have lived in Greece for more than 25 years and I absolutely adore the Greek beaches. But before I had kids, visiting the beach required little more than deciding which skimpy bikini to wear and to bring some fast tanning sun oil. Now I have two young children and I have learned that planning a day trip to…

All-inclusive resorts cater to travelers seeking a fuss-free vacation with convenience, lots of extras and excellent value for money. However, often, the buffets and cuisine in some of these resorts can be bland and uninspiring. Over the past year, I had the change to enjoy the culinary offerings of several Grecotel hotels and resorts. Grecotel is known for their superlative breakfast, lunch and dinner options, traditional flavors and fresh local ingredients. Their LUX Me Daphnila Bay Dassia resort in Corfu is far and above any usual all-inclusive. The resort elevated their gastronomy concepts to the next level with several unique…

Danilia Village in Corfu is a mountain village located in central Corfu at 9 kilometres from Corfu town. It is a beautiful village that was almost completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1953. A Corfiot businessman rebuilt the village in the 70s as an amusement park or open-air museum. The goal was to approach the atmosphere of the old city of Corfu by taking over the traditional village building styles and details. Danilia Village is now part of the Grecotel. During our vacation at Daphnila Bay Dassia, we visited this special place. This post is also available in Dutch Stepping…

Waterfront lifestyle, five-star luxury, fine dining experiences and space for sharing time together, relaxing and making memories. This is a review of our June beach vacation at Grecotel Lux Me Daphnila Bay Dassia. LUX Me Daphnila Bay Dassia Corfu Garden of the Gods The magical island of Corfu is the most Northern island in the Ionian Sea. It is among the most beautiful and popular islands of Greece. Due to its strong historical connection with Europe, Corfu was among the first Greek islands to open to tourism. Located on the northwestern side of the country, Corfu island has a cosmopolitan…

The tour company promised us a walking tour in English language and ‘Using activities, games, storytelling, and art, this tour offers a glimpse of life in a bustling metropolis of the ancient world: From competitions between gods to monumental architecture, early medicine, and theater festivals, it brings the Acropolis to life and is the perfect way to introduce youngsters to the myths and wonders of ancient Athens and inspire in adults a renewed fascination with the marvels of antiquity’. So on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon me and my child headed towards one of my favorite part of Athens and met…

Lake Vouliagmeni is a natural phenomenon and a great day trip to make when visiting Athens with your family! It is very nice to swim in the lake or visit the family-friendly spa and wellness centre. Read on about this special place on the Athens coast. Lake Vouliagmeni Lake Vouliagmeni is located on the Athenian Riviera in the coastal town of Vouliagmeni, a suburb of Athens. It’s very near to the sea, in fact, it is connected to it. The lake contains brackish water fed by underground currents seeping through the surrounding mountains. It is not very clear how the…

In my previous post called Top tips flying with kids, I described how I became an expert on travelling with my little ones. Some trips are smooth, some are difficult. Every age comes with different equipment and different challenges. Much depends on the trip itself, the weather during the flight, the departure and destination airport (click here for Athens airport kids tips), the season, the people on board and so on. In this post, I will share my best packing tips for flying with kids. Packing tips for flying with kids Personally, I believe that preparation is the key to a…

In July 2020, we visited the archaeological site of Epidaurus. Epidaurus is a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for two outstanding features. The first is an incredible theater, the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus, one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. The second feature is the Asclepios sanctuary. Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus In Epidaurus, kids can learn more about Asclepius, the important healer God in Ancient Greece. Epidaurus was the healing center of the Classical world, ill people would go there to be cured. They would once travel from hundreds of miles around to this place to be healed from…

Athens Happy Train was the focus of me and the girls on one sunny November morning. It is a great activity for winter and summer. Especially in the hot summer months when walking is not an option with kids. What is the Athens Happy Train? The Athens Happy Train is an open toy-like street train (no rails but wheels). It starts it sightseeing tour every 30 minutes from Syntagma square and crosses the historical city, the old Athens’ neighbourhoods the Acropolis hill. The train passes by the most famous sight and monuments such as the Acropolis, The Temple of Zeus,…

Family-friendly Greece Beautiful beaches, crystal clear seas, a great climate and organized resorts. Greece is a top holiday destination for families. Its unique culture in addition to its high standards of services in five-star hotels and family luxury villas make Greece an ideal summer location for a vacation with children. In Greece, summer is warm and long, it begins in May and lasts until October! The challenges of a family vacation While Greece offers the ideal setting for relaxation, a holiday with kids can be stressful. A successful family vacation is one where everyone can rest and enjoy themselves. For…

Have you been to the Palace of Knossos with kids? If not, stay tuned and read on how to make the most of your experience at this most famous attraction of Crete! Palace of Knossos with Kids The Palace of Knossos is one of the most important ancient attractions in Crete, and generally, in Greece. There is no other place where Greek Ancient history and mythology are so visible and understandable as in Knossos. Minoan Civilization The Palace of Knossos is located in the city of Heraklion. Knossos was one of the most advanced cities of ancient Greece and the…

Beautiful Andros is the second biggest northernmost island (374 km2) in the Cyclades island group. Andros is very different from the other Cycladic islands. The locals often call Andros “Rock”, both due to its rocky coastline and the islets surrounding it. Andros is unique because of its rich nature, its particular soil morphology, its unexpected green areas with springs and waterfalls, its medieval castles, and ancient monuments. Adros island with Kids Andros Island is a great family destination. The island has the advantage of being touristy enough to have organized infrastructure and facilities but without being commercial or loud. There…