headed to Greek Islands

My bf and I are headed to the Greek Islands in May. At this point, we are still exploring where/what we want to do, but will be purchasing

tickets and booking hotel/villas in the next few weeks.

So far, our targets are Santorini and Crete.

Any suggestions?

We are in 50's, so Mykonos is probably not a destination, as it appears to be for the younger, club oriented crowd.

Thanks!!!

I"m green with envy!! Have fun!

No advice but I'm so excited for you two I do expect updates on your adventures

We have never traveled internationally together, so it should be fun. We have taken long weekends, and are now spending 3 days/4 nights together each week (we are both semi-retired).

I am very psyched!!

Have you both flown before?

We have both traveled internationally separately --- neither of us has a problem with flying.

That has always been one of my dream vacations! Have an awesome time and have a drink for me. My mom went to Greece but that was many years ago and I think she was primarily around Athens. She had to cut that trip short because the day after she got there my dad had his first heart attack. So she had come home pretty quickly.

We both drew up bucket lists --- and then traded to see the others'.

The Greek Islands was at very near the top for both of us --- easy peasy decision!

Have fun and check out Knossos in Crete!

And eat the flaming cheese!!! I can't remember the name of it, but oh god it is sooo delicious

Keep 'em coming...am getting great ideas from thread an PM's!!!

Have fun and check out Knossos in Crete!

 

And eat the flaming cheese!!! I can't remember the name of it, but oh god it is sooo delicious

Is that the name of the restaurant?

Is that the name of the restaurant?

Oh sorry, I can see how that was confusing..

Knossos and the flaming cheese are not connected

Knossos is an an ancient palace from the Minoan period, the cheese (I googled it, it's called "Saganaki") can be found at any restaurant

Thanks...I was actually looking up restaurants today and will go get a travelers guide this week!

The trip is booked....yahoo.

May 13-29.

One day in Athens; 9/10 days in Santorini at 2 different places and the rest in Crete.

Psyched!

So awesome !!!! Pack me in your suitcase!!

Have fun! I'm envious....warm and sunny...baklava everywhere...*sigh*

Today is the day!!!!!

I am very excited....packed last night. Last minute details today.

Countdown to vacation of a lifetime.....

Have fun, you will love it!

Have an awesome time!

Mhowe...your posts keep getting better and better! Have fun on your trip!

Well....that was frikkin fantastic!

The food....the islands....the people....and 2.5 weeks of fun in the sun!

We travel well together....if one of us was stressed (broke my toe...his luggage got lost) the other one was calm...I can't describe how awesome it was. Truly, truly wonderful.

Now....back to reality...and summer plans!

Next vaca....the Britaany coast!