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5 Reasons to Spend an Extra Day in Athens

Ask around and most people will tell you to spend as short a layover as possible in Athens before booking it to the islands. We say: Stick around. Athens has great local flavor and tons to explore.

Posted by Jessica Colley on August 01, 2013 at 11:32:12 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Athens, Restaurants
How to Eat Like a Local in Greece

With the Aegean Sea as its backdrop, Greece serves a heavy hand of magical Mediterranean living. Between afternoon swims and nighttime strolls, eat like the locals. Which is to say, eat well.

Posted by Sarah Lewis on July 24, 2013 at 11:39:26 AM EDT in Travel Tips, Restaurants Tagged: Mediterranean, Food
4 Perfect Greek Isle Itineraries

A week in the Greek isles? Where do we sign? No matter your travel style, there is an island (or two) for you. Pick from these island-hopping itineraries for romantics, history buffs, and more.

Posted by Donna Heiderstadt on July 15, 2013 at 11:40:11 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Island
Beyond Greek Salad: What to Try in Greece

Author and Greek culinary guru Henriette Lazaridis Power peels back the curtain on some of the best Greek dishes and drinks we've never heard of. Believe us, it's high time we got past baklava.

Posted by Henriette Lazaridis on May 07, 2013 at 1:44:27 PM EDT in Restaurants, Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Food, Restaurants
6 Top Exotic Beach Honeymoons

Honeymoons are the chance to take the adventure of a lifetime. But that doesn't mean you have to forego the dream of sand and sun—try these exotic beach destinations instead.

Posted by Andrea M. Rotondo on March 02, 2013 at 4:48:44 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Honeymoon, Weddings, Belize, Seychelles, Fiji,
Hotel Trend: Pop-Up Hotels

These hotels have a problem with commitment. But no matter where they set up camp, pop-up hotels are sure to offer a high-end, adventurous experience for nomadic travelers.

Posted by Elizabeth Lynch on February 09, 2013 at 10:39:48 AM EST in Hotels Tagged: Hotels, Trends, Belgium, England, Washington DC, Tulum, New York
Cheap and Chic Beach Vacations

What could be better than a few days spent playing in the waves? Doing just that on the cheap, of course. These are our picks for chic beach getaways that are gentle on the wallet.

Posted by Blane Bachelor on October 29, 2012 at 12:08:45 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Beach Vacations, Beaches, Croatia, Mexico, California, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic
Traveling to Greece in Harvest Season

Autumn brings harvest season to Europe, when olives and grapes practically beg to be picked and turned into olive oil and wine. Go behind the scenes, and then some, during harvest in Greece.

Posted by Jessica Colley on October 09, 2012 at 3:15:44 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Food, Food and Wine
Beyond the Crisis: Great Summer Rates at Greek Hotels

Why let a little financial crisis prevent you from sun-drenched beaches, sparkling blue water, and bright white houses of Greece? It's actually a great time to go, with hotel prices dropping all the time.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on July 06, 2012 at 5:00:18 PM EDT in Hotels, Deals Tagged: Hotels, Summer, Deals
Where We're Heading this Summer

Fodor's editors are always traveling, and we love to share our favorite places and top finds. From kid-friendly restaurants in Paris to hike-in lodges in the Great Smoky Mountains, we've got plenty of recommendations. Read on to join our summer adventures!

Posted by Fodor's Editors on July 04, 2012 at 1:39:12 PM EDT in New at Fodor's, Trip Ideas Tagged: Summer, Catskills, New York City, Austria, Cape Cod, Mexico, Alaska, Ontario, Paris, Washington, Los Angeles, Martha's Vineyard