 Greek Islands are Amazing! Greece, the birthplace of democracy and the Olympic Games is a world-class destination with amazing culture, history, food and scenery.
Everyone should visit Greece and the Greek islands at least once as you will return a changed person by the beauty, hospitality, traditions and historical references you will encounter. Greece has over 6,000 islands (not all are occupied), making it tough to decide which ones to include during your vacation. But if you're only going to have time for a few, here are our Top 5 Greek Islands to Visit that offer a wide variety of luxury accommodations and many first-class beaches and activities:
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 Aloha from Hawaii A volcanic chain of islands located in the Pacific Ocean about 2000 miles from the mainland, Hawail is a dream destination for good reason. The islands offer stunning natural beauty, a rich culture, endless activities, and a relaxed vibe for visitors to enjoy. Hawaii is a fantastic group, family and couple vacation destination and never disappoints. Visitors have their choice of visiting one or multiple islands all with a different feel and scenery. Here are our top reasons to visit Hawaii:  Hawaii the 50th State 1) No Passport, visas or currency exchange needed:
Hawaii was named our 50th state in 1959 making travel, living and working in this tropical paradise just the same as any other state in the mainland or Alaska (except you have to fly over water to get there). But Hawaii is not like any other state on the mainland, the state’s lush islands, blue water, mountains, scenery and genuine aloha spirit of the natives will instantly put you in vacation mode and make you feel like you are in a different world.  Lone Bagpiper in the Scottish Highlands Scotland is a beautiful country with a rich history, culture and friendly people. Scotland is a great family and couples vacation destination. There are many amazing things to see and do in Scotland, from exploring its historic cities and castles to hiking in its stunning mountains and forests. Additionally, Scotland is famously known as the home of golf, bagpipes, whisky and Scotland's stunning scenery has been featured in many popular movies including the Harry Potter series. Scotland is a great summer destination to escape the summer heat and enjoy cooler moderate weather. If you are one of the millions of Americans with Scottish descent, tracing your family's heritage and clan is also very popular. The best times to visit Scotland for weather are from May to September with August being the peak season for summer festivals. Here are my top 10 recommendations for things to see and do for your Scotland itinerary:  Glacier Hiking in Alaska Summer is here, and the heat is on!
You deserve a great summer vacation with cooler weather, free from scorching heat waves and record temperatures. From beach vacations, mountain vacations and city vacations, we are sharing our best summer destinations for "cool and refreshing family fun" to beat the heat and chill. Featuring hiking, water sports, fishing, national parks, beaches, and cruising these summer destinations are perfect for family and couple vacations and will not disappoint.  Our group dinner with a stunning Acropolis View What a View!
When in Athens, enjoy a meal or a beverage of choice with a fantastic view of the ancient Acropolis to really enhance your experience. Either by day against a blue sky, at sunset with a crimson and orange sky lit up with brilliant white lights in the evening, the Acropolis is absolutely captivating, never disappoints and makes for a Instagram worthy pictures and stunning background scenery for you and your companions. There are many great viewing areas of the Acropolis but here are our personal Top 10 Favorite Athens Restaurants with Views. Try to make it one or more of them while in Athens and enjoy some wonderful "aha" moments. "Yiamas" - AKA Cheers in Greek.  Break out your red, white, and blue and prepare to celebrate. Every 4th of July, Americans celebrate their Independence Day and it is our the largest annual party across the nation.
Fun Fact: even more than St. Patrick’s day, Cinco de Mayo, Christmas and Thanksgiving, more beer is consumed on the Fourth of July every year. It is also the most popular U.S. holiday for grilling and barbecue so shop early for your beer and meat. Most towns and cities across America hold civic parades, festivals and celebrations and many families also have their own traditions. However, 4th of July is also one of the busiest travel holidays of the year and planning an annual trip to see and experience how large cities and destinations celebrate is an awesome and inspiring family vacation. Here is the list of the top 10 Fireworks displays in the USA not to miss...  Dublin's Top 10 Pubs to Visit No visit to Dublin is complete without stopping in a traditional Irish pub for a pint, food and music. Dublin is known for its pub scene and is a popular destination for visitors who want to experience the Irish pub culture.
A pub, also known as a "Public House", for centuries has been known as the living room of the Irish. There are many pubs in Dublin that offer different experiences, from historic to modern, from literary to musical, from craft beer to Irish whiskey. Here are our Top 10 Pubs to visit in Dublin and a visit to any of them will not disppoint.  London - One of the World's Greatest Cities London, originally founded by the Romans is the capitol and largest city of the United Kingdom continues to be of the world's greatest cities for over 2000 years.
London is one of the world's most significant financial, theater, arts and cultural capitols and has withstood plagues, devasting fires, civil war, aerial bombardment, terrorist attacks and riots. London is an unmissable city to visit once or many times over with lots of distinct neighborhoods and world leading arts, entertainment and attractions. Best thing about visiting London is that many of the iconic sights are easily seen within walking distance of each other in the central core making it easier to see its top hits. Here are our top ten London attractions that can be easily visited on your next trip to London.  Greek Gastronomy Greece is a food lover’s paradise with a rich culinary history that dates back thousands of years. With a Mediterranean climate and fertile land, Greek Gastronomy features a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, wine, meats, and seafood. During your Greece tour, visit or holiday you’ll have ample opportunities sample Greek olive oil, which is one of the oldest ingredients in Greek cooking.
Each region and Greek island feature local delicacies to try but here is our guide to the top 15 must-try dishes and drinks on your next Greece Vacation.  Greek Wine with a View Part of the allure when traveling is getting to know new cultures and destinations by the local gastronomy and tasting the local wine.
Greece is a perfect example of this and has a long history of producing wines from ancient roots since 2000 BC in their sunny and warm Mediterranean climate. While Greek white wines are more well known, the Greek red wines are also enjoyable. We recommend tasting different varietals with your meals and when possible, visiting a local winery with a food pairing for a wonderful authentic experience. When it comes time to toast, remember that “cheers” in Greek is “yia mas!” meaning good health. To help prepare you for your next visit to Greece, here are seven popular Greek wines to get you started on your own Greek Wine Odessey. |
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