Go Greek Chic

As a child, I remember being mesmerized by Greek mythology; the tales of gods, titans, and humans in a magical world. I liked to pretend I was Andromeda, Athena or Aphrodite. When I later went to school for interior design, I was again infused with the “Greek bug” studying all the classical architecture. Anyone who has ever seen a column broken down into its many parts can attest to the thought and balance the Greeks harnessed when they carved out their temples. The entire Greek mythology, coupled with its true history, is a remarkable set of tales to lose yourself in.

So I did it. I went to Greece. I saw the long, beautiful beaches of Mykonos and partook of its fabulous nightlife. I shopped on sun-soaked cliffs in stores in tiny little nooks and crannies.  I took a day trip to the mysterious island of Delos; the supposed birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. With ruins of the Dionysus to explore, this was an amazing day I will never forget. I beheld the Parthenon, after which I sat with it in my view as I ate what was honestly the most delicious and juicy Greek salad I’ve ever had. I climbed a volcano in Santorini; the site of one of the biggest volcanic eruptions in recorded history. Standing next to the ancient statues and pillars of Greece was like taking a time machine into the past. It was the vacation of a lifetime, in short. So now enough about me. What about you?

If you’ve been considering a European vacation, I submit to you that you should experience Greece. According to online sources, Austria and China have named Greece their favorite vacations spot. It is a more kicked-back trip than Paris or Amsterdam, and more interesting than St Tropez or the Virgin Islands.

So if you are dry on ideas for your next trip, I’m saying GO GREEK! I declare this the hip new spot! See what deals on Greek flights and hotels you can find at my fave;Orbitz.com, and be sure to stop by WantACode.com to get coupons and savings codes to double your deals!