Santorini
For me, this is a really tricky question to answer. Without a doubt, Santorini is one of the most beautiful islands that I have ever visited, and I would return there at the click of a finger. But would I want to take my honeymoon there? I don't really know if I would.



We visited Santorini at the end of June, crossing over into the beginning of July - so one of the most popular wedding & honeymoon times. But as you can imagine, this is also one of the busiest, and most crowded times to visit Santorini - and by crowded, I really mean crowded. 


The ideal honeymoon location n Santorini is of course the beautiful town of Oia, in a hotel with a private balcony that overlooks the sea and has the perfect view of the sunset, however your experience certainly might not be a private one. Hundreds, maybe thousands of tourists crowd over the cratered edge of Oia to watch the sunset. We saw people climbing on to hotel roofs, obliterating romantic moments, and removing any form of privacy that you think may comes with these highly expensive apartments and hotels. We even spotted a bride struggling to get through the crowds to have her photos taken. Whilst we didn't stay in Oia - the picture perfect location, we stayed by the beach in Kamari which was a little quieter than Oia, but has no sunset views due to it being in the other side of the Island - so if you were after privacy, maybe think about the south of the island. 



However, despite the amount of people, it is still the most serene and one of the most romantic places that I have ever been, made up by the beautiful sights and sunsets. It is definitely a place that you will be really able to enjoy each other's company, which is of course what you want from a honeymoon. The food is good, not gourmet aside from a select couple of restaurants. But, you will find kebabs and gyros served even in some of the higher end restaurants. There's also some delicious seafood down on Amoudi Bay - don't be put off by the walk up & down the hill - the views from the tables along the water's edge are definitely worth it. The ice cream from Lolita's is also almost worth a visit to Santorini alone, so make sure you stop by!


Santorini will remain one of the most beautiful places I have ever been, but for me would not be a choice of honeymoon destination. 

Love Kelly x 

Is Santorini the honeymoon destination for you?

For me, this is a really tricky question to answer. Without a doubt, Santorini is one of the most beautiful islands that I have ever visited, and I would return there at the click of a finger. But would I want to take my honeymoon there? I don't really know if I would.



We visited Santorini at the end of June, crossing over into the beginning of July - so one of the most popular wedding & honeymoon times. But as you can imagine, this is also one of the busiest, and most crowded times to visit Santorini - and by crowded, I really mean crowded. 


The ideal honeymoon location n Santorini is of course the beautiful town of Oia, in a hotel with a private balcony that overlooks the sea and has the perfect view of the sunset, however your experience certainly might not be a private one. Hundreds, maybe thousands of tourists crowd over the cratered edge of Oia to watch the sunset. We saw people climbing on to hotel roofs, obliterating romantic moments, and removing any form of privacy that you think may comes with these highly expensive apartments and hotels. We even spotted a bride struggling to get through the crowds to have her photos taken. Whilst we didn't stay in Oia - the picture perfect location, we stayed by the beach in Kamari which was a little quieter than Oia, but has no sunset views due to it being in the other side of the Island - so if you were after privacy, maybe think about the south of the island. 



However, despite the amount of people, it is still the most serene and one of the most romantic places that I have ever been, made up by the beautiful sights and sunsets. It is definitely a place that you will be really able to enjoy each other's company, which is of course what you want from a honeymoon. The food is good, not gourmet aside from a select couple of restaurants. But, you will find kebabs and gyros served even in some of the higher end restaurants. There's also some delicious seafood down on Amoudi Bay - don't be put off by the walk up & down the hill - the views from the tables along the water's edge are definitely worth it. The ice cream from Lolita's is also almost worth a visit to Santorini alone, so make sure you stop by!


Santorini will remain one of the most beautiful places I have ever been, but for me would not be a choice of honeymoon destination. 

Love Kelly x 
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If you follow me on social media, you probably noticed that a couple of weeks ago, Josh and I took a trip to the beautiful Greek island of Santorini (hello Instagram looking on point!).


Fira I guess is considered the 'capital' of Santorini, but don't get wild visions of a big city, but instead you'll be greeted by a quaint town, with beautiful cobbled streets, cute Greek shops, and probably one of the most beautiful views you'll every lay your eyes on. 

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 Food in Fira
We visited this beautiful little restaurant named 'Argo' in Fira, and what a little gem it was. I would recommend giving them a call to book, especially if you're looking for a table with a view (this is typical for many restaurants in Santorini, simply because of the sought after view).  The restaurant serves everything from traditional Greek food, such as Moussaka, Gyros and Tzatziki, to seafood, pizzas and burgers. If you're looking for a quick bite, then head to Lucy's Souklavi - it's meant to serve the best Gyros on the island. 


What's there to do?

It is tricky to list what there actually is to do in Santorini, because it is an island based around relaxation rather than action, but there are a few little spots that you should definitely check out.

1. V Lounge Cafe & Cocktail Bar


The view from V Lounge & Cocktail Bar is insane. If you're looking to watch the beautiful Santorini sunset, but avoid the crowded streets, be it in Oia or Fira, then this is the place for you. Call and make a reservation for a cosy sofa for two right at the front, order a cocktail or two, sit back and soak in the incredible view.


2. Haagen Dazs Cafe

Love desserts? Check. Love ice cream? Check. Then the Haagen Dazs Cafe is the place for you. If you sit down in the Cafe area, rather than go inside, you'll be greeted with an extensive menu of delicious, ice-cream based desserts. From brownies and ice cream, to cookie jars, macarons and crepes, there's so much deliciousness that is impossible to resist. Don't be put off by the fact that it's a commercial brand, which we think a lot of people were - the desserts are truly irresistible.

3. Cable Cars to the 'Old Port'

Personally, we didn't do this, but you can get a cable car down the steep cliff of Fira, all the way to the Old Port. I believe there's a couple of little restaurants down there, but for €5.00 each way, per person, it didn't seem worth it to us - especially when you face the prospect of waiting in a long queue to get back up.


If you're looking for relaxation, beautiful scenery, sunsets and of course, sunshine, then I would definitely recommend a trip to Santorini. Are you planning a trip to Santorini? I would love to hear from you!

Love Kelly x

Exploring Fira

If you follow me on social media, you probably noticed that a couple of weeks ago, Josh and I took a trip to the beautiful Greek island of Santorini (hello Instagram looking on point!).


Fira I guess is considered the 'capital' of Santorini, but don't get wild visions of a big city, but instead you'll be greeted by a quaint town, with beautiful cobbled streets, cute Greek shops, and probably one of the most beautiful views you'll every lay your eyes on. 

Shop the post


 Food in Fira
We visited this beautiful little restaurant named 'Argo' in Fira, and what a little gem it was. I would recommend giving them a call to book, especially if you're looking for a table with a view (this is typical for many restaurants in Santorini, simply because of the sought after view).  The restaurant serves everything from traditional Greek food, such as Moussaka, Gyros and Tzatziki, to seafood, pizzas and burgers. If you're looking for a quick bite, then head to Lucy's Souklavi - it's meant to serve the best Gyros on the island. 


What's there to do?

It is tricky to list what there actually is to do in Santorini, because it is an island based around relaxation rather than action, but there are a few little spots that you should definitely check out.

1. V Lounge Cafe & Cocktail Bar


The view from V Lounge & Cocktail Bar is insane. If you're looking to watch the beautiful Santorini sunset, but avoid the crowded streets, be it in Oia or Fira, then this is the place for you. Call and make a reservation for a cosy sofa for two right at the front, order a cocktail or two, sit back and soak in the incredible view.


2. Haagen Dazs Cafe

Love desserts? Check. Love ice cream? Check. Then the Haagen Dazs Cafe is the place for you. If you sit down in the Cafe area, rather than go inside, you'll be greeted with an extensive menu of delicious, ice-cream based desserts. From brownies and ice cream, to cookie jars, macarons and crepes, there's so much deliciousness that is impossible to resist. Don't be put off by the fact that it's a commercial brand, which we think a lot of people were - the desserts are truly irresistible.

3. Cable Cars to the 'Old Port'

Personally, we didn't do this, but you can get a cable car down the steep cliff of Fira, all the way to the Old Port. I believe there's a couple of little restaurants down there, but for €5.00 each way, per person, it didn't seem worth it to us - especially when you face the prospect of waiting in a long queue to get back up.


If you're looking for relaxation, beautiful scenery, sunsets and of course, sunshine, then I would definitely recommend a trip to Santorini. Are you planning a trip to Santorini? I would love to hear from you!

Love Kelly x
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