Author: Celeste

Keeping Kids Safe when boating Boating is a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors whether it is a sailing adventure or on a motorboat. For many kids, it feels like a grand adventure. The wide-open water, the feeling of the boat gliding, and the fresh air all make it a memorable experience. But as with any adventure, safety comes first. When we take our little ones out on the water, their safety is our top priority. It’s important to know how to keeping kids safe when boating so everyone can relax and have fun. In this article, we’ll cover several…

Update 2024: Hotel Grande Bretagne, a luxury hotel in Athens, has once again earned a spot on the prestigious Gold List of Condé Nast Traveler among the best hotels and resorts for 2025. This marks another significant achievement for the hotel, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2024. In her description, Condé Nast Traveler editor Rachel Howard noted: “The GB (as locals call it) is almost as much of an Athenian landmark as the Parthenon itself. Overlooking Parliament Square and the Presidential Guard, its luxurious interiors embody the charm of a grand European hotel with gleaming marble floors, elegant floral arrangements, and gilded mirrors. While the hotel’s rooftop…

We often visit Venice, and we know the city really well. Venice is a beautiful city with a rich history and culture. If you want to fully enjoy it, it’s best to stay inside the city. In this post, we have listed 10 of the best family hotels in the city of water! Family Hotels in Venice There are many hotels in Venice that offer a unique experience for families. We recently stayed at the historic Antico Panada Hotel. The hotel is nicely renovated, centrally located, and offers a basic breakfast in a cozy breakfast room. Our stay at Antico…

This summer we had the chance to explore Burano, a picturesque island located in the Venetian Lagoon. Burano is just a short boat ride away from Venice. Known for its vibrant and colorful houses, Burano is a popular destination for visitors that offers a unique and charming experience. Read also: Discover the Magic of Burano with your Kids: A Colorfull Adventure Awaits! Burano is a great destination for families with kids, and one of the reasons is that there are no cars on the island. This makes it a safe and peaceful environment for children to explore and play. The…

Our summer visit to Burano with the kids was a blast! We loved the colorful houses, the cute shops, and the views of the lagoon. Burano is such a charming and cheerful place, we felt like we were in a fairy tale. We bought some souvenirs and took lots of photos. Read also: Venice with Kids | The 10 best things to do Burano with Kids Burano Island is the perfect place if you’re looking for a fun and relaxing day trip from Venice. Burano is famous for its colorful houses, lace-making tradition, and delicious seafood. In this article, you…

Greece is even better in autumn. It is crowd-free, affordable, and with perfect weather. During September and October, the weather is still warm enough for swimming and the skies are as blue as ever. But there are no crowds on the beaches and no waiting lines at the archaeological monuments. Restaurants and hotels offer better service at lower prices. Read also: 7 Reasons Why to Travel To Greece Autumn Greece in Autumn Greece is a top-performing destination in the Autumn Half-Term. When kids are off from school, a break on a Greek island may be an appealing option. Greece is…

Some of the best hotels for families in Greece have been awarded by TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards. In this post, we have listed the family-friendly hotels that were selected by real travelers. For more information, click on the hotels in the list. Best hotels for families in Greece In their 21st edition, the Travelers’ Choice Awards listed some of Greece’s most family-friendly hotels. To curate the Best of the Best list, TripAdvisor analyzed 12 months of review data (January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022) from real travelers covering more than 1.5 million hotels. These insights were instrumental to determine travelers’ highest-rated accommodations of the…

Greece’s Top Hotels for 2023 are included on the list of the 2023 Travelers’ Choice Awards by TripAdvisor. This list unveils the Best of the Best Hotels based on reviews from real travelers. Running the 21st edition of the Travelers’ Choice Awards, TripAdvisor honored Greek hotels in five subcategories including Top Greek Hotels, Top Greek Luxury Hotels, Top Greek All – Inclusive Hotels, Top Greek B&Bs and Inns, and Top Greek Small Hotels. Greece’s Top Hotels for 2023 Here below are Greece’s 25 top hotels. We have highlighted (bold) the hotels that are suitable for families. These hotels have family rooms and family facilities. The lists that follow were compiled by analyzing 12…

Athens city break? Yes! The Greek capital is once again among the 10 best-value cities for travel in Europe this year, according to the UK’s annual Post Office City Costs Barometer for 2023. The barometer identifies the European cities offering the best value for money in terms of travel accommodation and food prices. Athens City Break Athens is a great city for a visit with the family. The Greek capital is full of world-famous monuments such as the Acropolis and the Ancient Greek Agora. The archaeological sites and museums of Athens display some of the most important archaeological findings of the Ancient Greek world. Read also:…

The Best All-Inclusive Hotel in Greece is Ikos Dassia Corfu. This all-inclusive family luxury resort is located on Corfu in the Ionian island group. The resort is mentioned in several lists on this website, including in the 20 Best Family Hotels in Greece 2023 and the Best Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts in Greece 2023. This year, Ikos Dassia Corfu claimed the award for Best All-Inclusive Hotel in Greece during the Tripadvisor’s annual Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotel Awards. All-Inclusive Hotel in Greece: Ikos Dassia Corfu With an incredible set of family accommodations, pools, and a beautiful private sandy beach in the…

When I became a mom, there were not many kid-friendly hotels in Athens and no English language directories or blogs. Luckily, this has changed a lot. Not only are there several family travel blogs and websites for Athens, but there are also more family-friendly hotels in the city. This post is about the latest new family-friendly hotel in Athens. New family-friendly hotel in Athens One&Only is an award-winning resort company with ultra-luxury hotels around the world. Until now, there was one in Greece, located on the Greek island of Kea in the Cyclades. Another is set to make its debut…

Travel in the Greek world, then, just as today, was considered an important way to broaden the mind, learn about other, older civilizations or contemporary cultures and see for oneself the places made so famous by literature; to finally see first-hand the exciting and exotic places one has read and heard so much about. I truly believe that traveling is one of the greatest gifts that you can give your children. And if you are a history-loving family, you will enjoy traveling to Greece. Are you ready to explore? In this post, we listed the best archaeological sites and museums…