famous winery on the island delivers exquisite wines to suit everyone’s taste and the experience is complemented by a front-row view of the crystal blue ocean. The excavations of Akrotiri were completely fascinating and discovering some of the history of Santorini was certainly eye-opening. My ideal holiday consists of fun-filled trips but I also appreciate cultural and historical insights, which meant this adventure was perfect. Fira, the capital, was crammed with shops, restaurants and bars which made for an extremely lively resort. We bought most of our souvenirs from the quirky shops dotted up and down the streets and indulged in some tasty frozen yoghurt. We also made an impulsive decision to go parasailing in Perissa, as it was my friend’s birthday we felt like we just had to do something to remember her special day. It was truly an experience of a lifetime and one I’ll never forget. Several feet in the air, we were treated to some of the most spectacular views of Santorini. What a memorable moment! Something that’s also definitely worth seeing is the sensational sunset of Oia. There is no better feeling than watching the sun go down in a lively outdoor atmosphere with a cocktail in-hand – I promise. Bustling with bars and restaurants, Perissa offered us somewhere new and different to sample every meal time. We ate a lot of food – and that’s the understatement of the century. My friend
Wine and cheese in the sunshine.
“IF THERE’S ONE THING I CAN RECOMMEND YOU DO DURING YOUR VISIT TO SANTORINI, IT’S TO ENJOY A 16 WINE FLIGHT AND CHEESE PLATTER AT SANTO WINES WINERY.”
and I are full-time foodies, so we revelled in trying traditional Greek cuisine like moussaka, gyros, lamb kofta, and baklava. Yum! Temperatures on the island never fell below 27 degrees all week, so it’s safe to say we were whacking on the SPF 50
and making the most of those ice cold beers.
All in all, I’d say Santorini is perfect for couples, friends or families as there’s something that everybody can take from the stunning destination. It really does have everything.
TIME HOP /////////////////
In the last edition we featured this picture from an old retail managers’ conference, but did you manage to guess the correct year? Next up is a photo of John celebrating a Hays Travel birthday, but which anniversary and what year do you think it was?
Answer in the next edition….
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