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.
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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... 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, 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. 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. Besides vacationing in a movie set style location with fantastic Mediterranean culinary delights, Greece is also a shopper’s paradise with many types of stores and open-air markets to choose from. Featuring local and traditional boutique shops along with a modern mall and cosmopolitan designer fashion stores you’ll find all this and more to satisfy every taste and budget. Shopping in Greece can be an all-day-long activity! Most shops are usually open from 9 o’clock in the morning until late in the evening, even on the popular islands. Souvenir shops are the most popular shops in Greece, where you can buy sophisticated Greek souvenirs and local products that will remind you of your holidays! Here is our Ultimate Guide to the best markets and shopping areas in Greece along with the most popular and authentic items to purchase and bring home. 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. The world is back open again and travelers are enjoying amazing new adventures, experiences and making new memories and global connections. Travel numbers to many destinations are starting to compare and even surpass pre-COVID numbers and major international events are enjoying great attendance numbers again. If you plan on traveling this summer it is important to plan ahead as many popular destinations were totally booked up last year with limited availability. Read on for our suggestions for summer travel planning.. The world is wide open, and travelers are eager and hungry for new adventures and experiences. While we want to enjoy our vacations and not be slaves to answering calls, emails and texts it is still important to stay connected for updates on your travel itinerary and plans and responding to emergencies back home. Fortunately, the internet has been a game changer when traveling and has made it so much easier on many different levels. Besides staying in touch back home, the travel benefits including searching for directions, loading maps, checking transportation schedules, online reviews and making reservations. Everything is accessible these days. Here is our advice and tips on how to stay connected when cruising and traveling. |
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