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P: 5/20/2009 8:50:49 PM
violet02 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,167 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 9/5/2007	Well it's finally almost summer and time to go on our honeymoon!! I can't believe we've been married over 6 months already! Crazy! Anyways, here's where we'll be! Paris Athens Mykonos Santonrini Paris !! We're going round trip through Paris so we're doing a few days on each end. Then a few days in Athens and Mykonos then 6 days in Santorini! We'll be gone until June 15th, I'm super excited! I've been to Paris before but never Greece. It's my DH's first time to both. Anyone have any tips about Greece or anything else before we go? Just in case I'm forgetting something! I feel totally overwhelmed with all of the travel arrangements I'm having to make sure are in order! Also I just got laid off from my job which sucks but I did hate my job and the severance is good so I'll actually be able to fully relax and not worry about work for once. ETA: One thing we did do, get plain white gold bands. We decided not to travel with our wedding/engagement rings bling.
Posted: 5/20/2009 8:50:49 PM

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P: 5/20/2009 9:19:24 PM
ilovethiswebsite Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,531 Last Post: 11/15/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2008	VERY exciting! I love Santorini! It's so romantic!!!
Posted: 5/20/2009 9:19:24 PM

P: 5/20/2009 9:23:27 PM
Bia Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,293 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 3/28/2008	I am so jealous (my dream vacation!), but also very happy for you! Please come back with lots of pictures for us ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it Salvador Dali
Posted: 5/20/2009 9:23:27 PM

P: 5/20/2009 9:32:00 PM
VRBeauty Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,601 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/3/2006	How exciting! I know you didn't ask for Paris tips, but here's a link to my favorite food find -- one of them, at least -- during my trip to Paris last summer. Very French cuisine-y, at a very reasonable prices (we ate there for lunch). Near Notre Dame etc. http://baramanger.canalblog.com/ Have a wonderful trip! Now... where is that green with envy smilei when you really need it? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ VRBeauty Thursday is the new Friday.
Posted: 5/20/2009 9:32:00 PM

P: 5/20/2009 10:01:14 PM
jcrow Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,482 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/8/2005	eeks! how awesome. we just got back from paris. i hope you love it as much as we did!
Posted: 5/20/2009 10:01:14 PM

P: 5/21/2009 12:38:40 AM
emeraldlover1 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,474 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 5/20/2006	Where are you staying in Santorini? We just booked our honeymoon yesterday...Athens, Crete, and Santorini. Santorini we are staying at Mistique. EM1
Posted: 5/21/2009 12:38:40 AM

P: 5/21/2009 1:41:07 AM
EricaR Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,108 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 12/4/2007	Awwwwwww, have fun! I want to see photos!
Posted: 5/21/2009 1:41:07 AM

P: 5/21/2009 3:20:13 AM
bee* Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,103 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 5/14/2006	That's cool! Have a brilliant time.I was in Greece years ago so I can't remember much about it. All I can remember was that the food was amazing, weather was fab and the men used to follow our group everywhere-it was really annoying. You'll have a great time.
Posted: 5/21/2009 3:20:13 AM

P: 5/21/2009 3:54:31 AM
violet02 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,167 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 9/5/2007	Date: 5/20/2009 9:32:00 PM Author: VRBeauty How exciting! I know you didn't ask for Paris tips, but here's a link to my favorite food find -- one of them, at least -- during my trip to Paris last summer. Very French cuisine-y, at a very reasonable prices (we ate there for lunch). Near Notre Dame etc. http://baramanger.canalblog.com/ Have a wonderful trip! Now... where is that green with envy smilei when you really need it? Actually thanks for the tip! I did want some restaurant tips. I got a book about restaurants in Paris but it's a bit tough to wade through. So that's going on my list! :)
Posted: 5/21/2009 3:54:31 AM

P: 5/21/2009 3:55:07 AM
violet02 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,167 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 9/5/2007	Date: 5/21/2009 12:38:40 AM Author: emeraldlover1 Where are you staying in Santorini? We just booked our honeymoon yesterday...Athens, Crete, and Santorini. Santorini we are staying at Mistique. When are you going? We are staying here: http://www.katikieshotelsantorini.com/ The infinity pool looks amazing! Some of our friends stayed there on their honeymoon and highly recommended it, so did Trip Advisor!
Posted: 5/21/2009 3:55:07 AM

P: 5/21/2009 9:24:42 AM
Lanie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 911 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 2/20/2008	Violet!!! We're going to Santorini too! We have 3 days in Athens and then 5 or 6 in Santorini (can't remember). PLEASE post pictures when you get back! My wedding isn't until late July (high season). That's so funny what you said about plain bands...I'm thinking of getting a plain silver one for our honeymoon as well! Sorry about your job...the economy seems to be picking up slowly (at least in my area) so I'm sure you'll find something soon!
Posted: 5/21/2009 9:24:42 AM

P: 5/21/2009 11:15:20 AM
Dreamgirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,993 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 3/25/2008	It sounds like such great fun! I wish you a wonderful trip violet!!! Take lots of photos Sorry about your job loss (My boyfriend lost his job last month too so I know what you are going through) Try to put that aside for now and enjoy your well deserved honeymoon! ____________________________________________________________ Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away. Dreaming of the Osaka sun...
Posted: 5/21/2009 11:15:20 AM

P: 5/21/2009 3:57:20 PM
violet02 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,167 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 9/5/2007	Date: 5/21/2009 9:24:42 AM Author: Lanie Violet!!! We're going to Santorini too! We have 3 days in Athens and then 5 or 6 in Santorini (can't remember). PLEASE post pictures when you get back! My wedding isn't until late July (high season). That's so funny what you said about plain bands...I'm thinking of getting a plain silver one for our honeymoon as well! Sorry about your job...the economy seems to be picking up slowly (at least in my area) so I'm sure you'll find something soon! We're staying one night in Fira and 5 nights in Oia. June is part of the high season there as well only it's a bit cooler. It will be hot in July but should be really nice still! I looked at the forecast for the next couple of weeks and it looks like it will be 80-85 whereas paris will be 68-70. Silicon Valley's been getting hit quite a bit lately. Yahoo got a big hit just before Microsoft did. At least my hubby still has a job! I'm actually starting my own business right now doing invitations, favors etc so I'll work on that for awhile. We're getting white gold bands from Single Stone. Ari's so helpful!
Posted: 5/21/2009 3:57:20 PM

P: 5/21/2009 3:59:11 PM
violet02 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,167 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 9/5/2007	Date: 5/21/2009 11:15:20 AM Author: Dreamgirl It sounds like such great fun! I wish you a wonderful trip violet!!! Take lots of photos Sorry about your job loss (My boyfriend lost his job last month too so I know what you are going through) Try to put that aside for now and enjoy your well deserved honeymoon! I'll definitely take lots of photos! When I heard we were getting layoffs that day I was actually pretty certain I'd be laid off. I was hoping for it actually since I was pretty unhappy and work and I knew they were giving people really big severance payouts. We'll see how the economy picks up in the next couple of months. I got lucky with my layoff and the severance... Sorry to hear about your boyfriend I hope he's able to find work soon!
Posted: 5/21/2009 3:59:11 PM

P: 5/21/2009 4:06:48 PM
cocolaw Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,332 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 8/29/2008	what a fantastic trip! have a wonderful time!!
Posted: 5/21/2009 4:06:48 PM

P: 5/21/2009 4:17:25 PM
tlh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,059 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 12/31/2008	ROMANTIC! ........swooooon......... "I like smiling. Smiling's my favorite!" Will Ferrell ~ Elf
Posted: 5/21/2009 4:17:25 PM

P: 5/21/2009 4:55:21 PM
Squirrly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,114 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 5/4/2009	sounds like an amazing trip! have fun ~Sanity is overrated anywho~ defeated by an infinate decimal
Posted: 5/21/2009 4:55:21 PM

P: 5/21/2009 5:36:04 PM
annadragon Rough Rock Total Posts: 91 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 11/8/2008	If you are looking for food tips I would recommend perusing Chowhound Its a veritable treasure trove of recommendations and reviees for restaurants and their food, ambiance, service, etc.
Posted: 5/21/2009 5:36:04 PM

P: 5/21/2009 9:49:55 PM
musey Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,162 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 9/30/2006	Have a WONDERFUL honeymoon, Vi!! I hope you share some scenic photos with us when you return
Posted: 5/21/2009 9:49:55 PM

P: 5/21/2009 10:40:41 PM
mscushion Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,166 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2008	Oh, my gosh -- that's such an amazing trip. I LOVE Mykonos -- so much fun. And right now, it's not so crowded with tourists yet, so perfect! HAVE A BLAST!
Posted: 5/21/2009 10:40:41 PM

P: 5/22/2009 10:33:39 AM
kama_s Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,684 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 7/12/2008	OH WOW!! You're off to the Greek islands!! I've heard it's absolutely beautiful! You're going to have a fantastic time! Paris is my favourite city in the world! I also want to give you a BIG HUG for the loss of your job. But I think sometimes you need something like this to happen for you to find a job you love. So relax, take a break and enjoy your honeymoon! You'd be much more refreshed and rejuvenated when you get back.
Posted: 5/22/2009 10:33:39 AM

P: 5/22/2009 8:46:22 PM
violet02 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,167 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 9/5/2007	Thanks ladies! So I was getting a facial today and the woman that works there said Athens was super boring when she went. She said take one day to see all the historical sites but then that's about it for that place. Anyone else have that experience and if you did go what were the highlights for you?
Posted: 5/22/2009 8:46:22 PM

P: 5/23/2009 10:44:18 PM
pocahontas Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,294 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 8/14/2003	Woo hoo! Have an awesome and safe honeymoon, Violet! Of course, we'll be expecting lots of pics when you return! Sorry about the layoff, but it looks like you're enjoying the "silver lining." Enjoy your trip!
Posted: 5/23/2009 10:44:18 PM

P: 5/23/2009 11:01:44 PM
julabean Cut Rock Total Posts: 198 Last Post: 9/22/2009 Member Since: 12/20/2007	Hey violet! I'm so jealous of your Greek vacation - it is by far my favorite European destination to visit. I found Athens to be pretty much a one day city - see the Acropolis, wander over to the Temple of Zeus, go through the market. But it's a very congested city and it was over 100 degrees when I was there, so I wasn't in the mood to walk all over heck and gone. If you ARE in Athens for more than one day, I would highly recommend taking a day tour to Delphi. It's about a two and a half hour by bus through some really great countryside and Delphi was really amazing. Loved it. The mountain region is absolutely breathtaking. Since you're going to Mykonos, I assume you'll also take a day trip out to Delos. Make the hike up its mountain - well worth it! I pretty much lazed around when we were on Santorini, but we did take a boat trip over to the crater in the middle of the caldera. And I've seen on some travel channel shows that if you rent a car you can find some really great wineries! I was there in early July and it was just starting to get busy, so I think you're going to hit it at the perfect time. Everything should be open but there shouldn't be too many people. Definitely rent a car and take a look around the place! I hope you have an absolute blast!
Posted: 5/23/2009 11:01:44 PM

P: 5/24/2009 2:24:59 AM
VRBeauty Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,601 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/3/2006	I'd give Athens one or two days, but not more than that... I'd say one day, but I really enjoy just hanging around places and letting them soak in a bit. Athens' museum has a nice collection of sculptures, and I enjoyed spending some time on the beach. I didn't make it to Delphi but wish I had. I did make it to Corinth, it's a nice archeological site and as a bonus you get to see the Corinth canal, an astounding little bit of engineering. But my strongest memories of Athens are of traffic congestion and air pollution. Given the choice between an extra day in Athens and an extra day on one of the islands, go for the island! BTW do not plan on visiting the Acropolis on a Sunday. It seem half of Athens goes there after church, and it's super crowded. There's an amphitheater on the hillside by the Acropolis that's still in use, so it might be worthwhile to see what's playing if you are going to be there for more than a day. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ VRBeauty Thursday is the new Friday.
Posted: 5/24/2009 2:24:59 AM

P: 5/25/2009 9:59:00 PM
katamari Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,093 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 5/18/2008	Have a fantastic time, Violet! It sounds like it will be an amazing trip!
Posted: 5/25/2009 9:59:00 PM

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