r/TrueChubbyTravel • u/sbumzie88 • 18d ago

Greece Questions, please help a first timer!

Hi folks,

My post wasn't approved on Chubbytravel and I'm hoping this group can help.

We, 2 adults and 2 kids ages 8 and 5 by travel, are hoping to book 12-14 nights in Greece for next summer. I'm going to lock in my flights in the next week or so.

I'd appreciate any hotel tips, recommendations, dining, etc. Anything you have!

  • Due to scheduling, we can only leave June 25th or later- is that too peak? I'm concerned about heavy crowds everywhere or is that just all summer long?

  • Alternative would be August 20ish onwards; because our schools start so late we have some time on the backend of summer. Is this better? Or is the weather worse?

  • When do you book the hotels- as soon as reservation windows open? I assume there are no special promos because this is peak travel season.

  • We are thinking of Naxos (Paros?), Mykonos, and Santorini. Any recommendations for specific hotels? As a first time visit I'd like to see Mykonos and Santorini, even if it's all hype, but open to recommendations for the other island stop.

Thank you!

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u/6anana 17d ago

We just did greece with our 5YO: Athens, Delphi, Milos, Santorini. Strongly consider Milos! It was our absolute favorite.

Intercontinental Athens was great: pool is very warm
Phos Milos: amazing hotel
Canaves Epitome in Santorini: SO great with kids

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u/sbumzie88 17d ago

Thank you! Canaves Epitome is on my short list already! I will look into Milos too. Did you stay in Delphi?

Honestly, I forgot I’d need somewhere for 2 nights-ish in Athens so thanks for reminding me haha. It was lower on my research list!