Hi All,<BR><BR>I just got back from a wonderful vacation in Greece (i.e. Athens, Santorini, Paros, and Mykonos) and I thought all the information from Fodors as well as Matt's site (greektravel.com) were great, but there were a few things that I learned while I was there and wish I knew before I left. If you are traveling to Greece, feel free to email me.<BR><BR>Thanks! <BR><BR><BR>

john,<BR><BR>I will be in Athens for 4 days in August. I´m planning to visit some islans like Hydra, Spetses (sp?)and Aegina. Have also read matt´s reports on those islands, but would like to hear about your experiences!.<BR><BR>Any recommendation for a inexpensive accomodation in Athens (Plaka or Monastiriki zone)?.<BR><BR>Thanks

Hydra and Spetses are 2 of my favorite islands, especially Hydra...no cars or mopeds allowed, so you rent bikes and ride around the whole island. Hydra is a very cosmopolitan island--every summer I go, some celebrity or another has come for a visit to Hydra-Elizabeth Hurley, Joan Collins, etc.<BR><BR>Aegina I've never been to, but my parents went last year and said it was awful...just really dirty.<BR><BR>hope this helps...<BR><BR>d.

<BR>Yasu John,<BR><BR>I am looking for as much information as I can get on Paros. Can you help?

I am planning a trip to Greece next summer & would appreciate any tips you might have. What places /sites do you recommend seeing? What were you referring to in your message: what did you learn that you wish before you left? Thanks,<BR><BR> Michele<BR>

John,<BR>I'm going to mykonos in 3 weeks followed by a 4 day cruise - any insight you are able to provide would be appreciated.<BR><BR>Thanks<BR>

Hello?!! John -- are you out there? Or did you literally mean email you, and you aren't checking the board?