Santorini – The Hottest Destination in the Greek Isles

Santorini in the Greek Isles

Santorini - Voted the World's Top Island for 2011: Santorini (or Thira as it is offically called) has always been a popular destination for individual travellers seeking some island adventure or relaxation.  However on our latest visit  we found that this Greek island is now on the itinerary of many of the Mediterranean cruises, making it the hottest tourist destination in the Greek isles.  As a matter of fact Travel+Leisure Magazine ranked Santorini as the world's top island for … [Read more...]

Oia – Santorini’s Sunset Village

Oia in Santorini

Oia, the Sunset Capital of Santorini has Much to Offer Visitors: Located on the north-west tip of Santorini is the village of Oia.  Oia (pronounced ee-ah), is famous for its beautiful sunsets and each evening flocks of visitors come to this most northerly village of Santorini to catch the magical Oia sunset. Like many of the popular Santorini villages, Oia is perched on top of the impressive cliff-face of the caldera, some 150 metres above sea level.  From the caldera rim of Oia are … [Read more...]