Author: Celeste

Location L’Amico Lounge Bar Restaurant is located in the town of Anavyssos on the Athens coast, about an hour away from Athens center. Anavyssos is a popular holiday destination for locals and for tourists. It’s near Attica but outside the busy city center. Anavyssos hosts many fish taverns and traditional Greek meat bistro’s, as well as hotels and other tourist accommodations. It has a spectacular view of the Saronic Gulf. The world-famous Cape Sounio temple is 20 minutes away by car. L’Amico L’Amico Lounge Bar Restaurant is modernly decorated place with funky details, comfortable sitting area’s and a beautiful view…

Out of the Blue Capsis Elite Resort We had an amazing time at Out of the Blue Capsis Elite Resort. The resort is beautifully located on a private green peninsula in Agia Pelagia surrounded by a turquoise blue Aegean Sea. The suites and private villas are sensational and the food and services exceptional. You can find everything about our experience here. This post is about the spa at the resort. The Euphoria Rejuvenating Spa Euphoria is a Greek word. It means ‘psychologically uplifting or extreme happiness’. The Euphoria Rejuvenating Spa is located in the main building of the privately gated ‘Exclusive…

Five-Star award-winning Out of the Blue Resort combines luxurious family facilities, a world-class spa with true Cretan hospitality. The unique private island location offers opportunities for a family holiday, a romantic weekend, a luxury vacation with friends, a dream wedding, or a corporate event. I had the chance to visit this beach resort in May 2017. This is my experience. Update 2023: The name of the resort has changed from Capsis Elite Out of the Blue to Out of the Blue Resort. Location Out of the Blue Resort is built on a private peninsula in the traditional fishing village of…

One day 3 islands cruise – Our experience Update June 2021: Due to Covid-19 measures, Evermore Cruises are currently on hold. One day 3 islands? It is possible if you pick a day cruise from Athens! My family was invited to COSMOS, cruise company Evermore Cruises’ new 70m long ship for sailing in the Saronic Gulf. She is the first luxurious yacht, operating as a day cruise boat sailing the Saronic Gulf. Cosmos is also one fastest day-cruisers of its category. The boat It has six bars, five luxurious lounges, and a new specially designed 5-star VIP area for 120 people as…

The rooms at Sidra Hotel Hotel Sidra is a B&B, a 3-star accommodation housed in several beautiful old picturesque Hydra style houses connected by open spaces and a pretty courtyard. One of the buildings has functioned as a sponge factory in the past. The connecting houses are now turned into 16 spacious and light rooms with big windows and or balconies. Some rooms are located on the ground floor overlooking the courtyard. Others are on the second floor connecting to the sun terrace. Our room was on the street side of the hotel. Even though people were passing from our…

Meteora is the name for the famous Greek monasteries built on high rock pillars in Central Greece. Wind and water erosion have formed breathtaking rock formations that are extremely difficult to access. Meteora with kids may, therefore, sound like a challenge. But even with young children, you can visit this special place in Greece. Here are my insider tips for visiting Meteora with kids! Meteora with kids A beautiful mixture of nature and culture made by human hands. High on the special rock formations of Meteora, you will find the Orthodox monasteries of Meteora. Built by monks who wanted to…

Gialova with kids Gialova was first settled at the beginning of 1900. Raisin and wine exports led to this area’s commercial development. Witness the former agricultural industry in the two abandoned wine factories in Gialova and stone warehouses formerly used to store raisins, carob and lemons. Gialova’s population nowadays is about 300 people.  Gialova has two parts: the beach/port part of the village with a beautiful boulevard overlooking the bay and the town of Pylos. Here are some (wine) bars, restaurants, a few quality shops and a small hotel. Where the two streets meet there is a quay used by…

Moms are tired. Dads are tired too. We cannot always go on a vacation to refuel. But we should regularly dedicate a few quality hours to ourselves. Some moments – alone or with a companion – to surrender and to detox mind and body. A spa or hammam is the perfect place for that. This is about my experience at Polis Hammam. What is a hammam? The word for “bathhouse” in Arabic is AA HAMMAM. The hammam or Turkish steam baths find their origin in the invention of the Roman thermae or hot baths. The hammam is probably the…

Greece ranked second on the Blue Flag list! The Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF) has this week announced that Greece has ranked in second place among 47 countries that were listed for Blue Flag awards for beaches and marinas in 2017. A total of 486 Greek beaches and 12 marinas have been awarded. Most of these beaches are in the region of Halkidiki. This part of Greece collected the majority of 71 Blue Flag awards. The list of beaches The complete list of all the beaches and marinas in Greece can be found in English and Greek on the…

Greece is increasingly becoming a popular destination for wine tourism. The most interesting regions for wine tours and wine tasting in Greece are Santorini, Crete, Athens, and Nemea. In this post, you will read more about wine tours in Greece. Wine Tours in Greece Greek wines are getting more recognition and popularity abroad. That is why more wine-loving visitors to Greece, want to visit the wineries and taste quality wines from Greek varieties. Wine-tasting day trip in Nemea The Peloponnese is one of the most well-known wine-producing regions in Greece. In May 2017, I joined Travel Bloggers Greece for a day trip from Athens…

Family Lunch in Athens update April 2022: The Athens Hilton has closed for reconstruction. The building is set to reopen under the name Conrad Athens at the end of 2024. Athens Hilton Restaurant It was during Easter in 2016 that my family and I enjoyed an Easter Brunch at the Athenian Hilton Byzantino Restaurant.  The Easter brunch was very good. It made me return to the place in the same year to do a review of the Hilton Athens Sunday Family Lunch. We also had a dip in the large outdoor hotel pool afterward. The Hilton Athens Sunday Family Lunch is…

The Grecotel resorts For years Cape Sounio Grecotel Hotel and all other Grecotel kid-friendly hotels and resorts in Greece have been creating unforgettable luxury vacations for families, from grandparents to newborns. There is something at Grecotel resorts for every member of the family and specially designed programs, kids clubs and first-class amenities make a stay at Grecotel resorts a true family-friendly holiday. The Easter 2017 celebrations at Cape Sounio Grecotel Exclusive Resort follow the same philosophy. While parents can relax, children are involved in Easter activities. Everything is planned in detail and the only demand during this holiday is to…