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I took a lot of time researching which Greek Island would be best to spend some time to unwind and relax. The island of Naxos kept popping up in all of my searches as a favorite for families. After spending a week here, I’m happy to say that this was the perfect island for our family.

Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades Islands and has so much to offer. It has beautiful beaches, charming mountain villages, a fun city center, ancient ruins, and tons of authentic Greek hospitality.

These are just a few photos from our time here. I have so many notes, photos, and videos to sort through and share once I get home. #naxos #naxosisland #naxosgreece #familytravel #travelwithkids

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I’ve come to the conclusion that in order to save money we must travel more! 😂
Is Santorini expensive? You betcha! It’s one of the most expensive Greek islands to visit. But to be honest, it’s not as bad as I thought it would be - especially coming from California, particularly the Bay Area. For the four of us to dine at a restaurant with an incredible caldera view in Santorini is still less than it is for us to eat out in the Bay Area. 🧐
Even our one bedroom, caldera-view apartment with a private pool costs less or about the same as some of the Disney hotels we’ve visited. I guess it’s not just about traveling more, but more like we need to travel to Greece more! 😂 I can’t wait to see what our next stop, Naxos has to offer. Everyone has told us that it’s beautiful, authentic, and is reasonably priced. I may never leave! #santorini #travelgreece #wanderlust #familytravel #greecesummer #oiagreece #travelcosts

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What is the most beautiful sunset you’ve ever seen?

I’d heard that the sunset here in Oia, Santorini is one of the most beautiful in the world, and now after seeing it for myself, I have to agree. There’s just nothing else like it.

Santorini is our first stop in Greece. I already feel like I’ve taken 1001 photos and videos. Sorry in advance for flooding your feeds with white buildings, pink bougainvillea, blue domes and Greek life. #oia #oiasantorini #santorinigreece #santorinisunset #familytravels #greece🇬🇷 #summertravels #wanderlust #europesummer #greecesummer #travelgreece

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We’ve been in London for the last 48 hours in a jet lagged stupor. We only had two official plans this time for our two days here. They were Afternoon Tea at Brigit’s Bakery and a visit to the Churchill War Rooms. The rest of the time we wandered around cute little neighborhoods and places like Hyde Park and Kensington gardens, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, China town and Paddington.

London was an extended stop over on our way to Greece. I just love London. We need to make sure we allow more time to soak it all in the next time we visit. Have you ever extended a layover and made it an official part of your trip? #london #familytravel #londontravel #travelwithkids #europesummer #summertravels #hydepark #brigitsbakery #churchillwarrooms

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Just wanted to show off my lavender. I am in love with lavender at the moment. I planted a little bush a few years back and it has turned into a mini field of lavender in my own back yard. Do you love lavender?