My husband and I spent a couple weeks traveling through the Greek islands during the summer month of July. During the process of planning our trip, I did a ton of research on the island of Santorini. Specifically I wanted to know if we should plan on booking our hotel in the city of Fira (also known as Thera) or the village of Oia. There are pros and cons to each location, and it ultimately boils down to what kinds of activities you plan on partaking during your Greek island trip.

Read on to see my detailed breakdown of both the Santorini cities Thera and Oia. I also provide activities and itinerary suggestions for each location, making planning your own trip a breeze!

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My husband and I spent 10 days vacationing on the Greek islands during the month of July. Greece is definitely a favorite summer vacation spot because the Mediterranean climate brings warm temperatures and the ocean water is perfect for swimming.

Whether you are going to a tourist hot spot such as Santorini, or seeking a calming and relaxing scene on a quiet Greek island, the Cyclades islands is the place to go for an idyllic summer vacation.

Once you’ve booked your tickets and planned out your vacation itinerary, the last step is figuring out what to pack for a trip to the Greek islands. In this practical guide I’ll give you valuable advice that I learned during our trip to Greece. I will give myself kudos on doing a pretty good job when packing my own bags, but there were a couple vital things that I completely forgot about. Read on to see everything you will need (and some things you won’t) during your Greek summer vacation.

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One of the world’s most bucket-worthy places to visit is the Greek Island of Santorini. Right off the mainland of Greece there are literally thousands of small islands, and of those a little more than 200 are inhabited. But the single most scenic and iconic village is Oia which is the crown jewel of the Santorini island.

No doubt you’ve seen photos of the famous whitewashed buildings with the blue dome rooftops. While this style of architecture can be found all over Greece, the village of Oia has the most vibrant and preserved buildings situated right next to each other. The natural way the locals built their community right along the edge of the caldera turned out to be the most picturesque and photogenic layout. Very Instagrammable to say the least!

In this guide I will breakdown all the best Insta-worthy spots in Oia, Santorini and also other photo spots around the island of Santorini. If you’ve booked a stay of few days in Oia, you’ll have plenty of time to cover all the classic Instagram photo spots in Oia and then take day trips to other parts of the island.

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My husband and I took a summer 10-day trip to the Greek islands during the month of July. We flew from San Francisco to London and then onwards to the island of Santorini. On the way to Greece we had an 8 hour layover in London, on the way back we had a 17 hour layover in London. Both times we wanted to maximize our time in England so we left the airports to do some sightseeing.

Yes, I know what you're thinking - those two long layovers in London are definitely not enough. You're right! Even a week might not be enough to experience the city, take in all the incredible sights, and marvel at London's beautiful architecture. However, if you're there already and have the opportunity to spend the day exploring, you should unquestionably take advantage of it.

Because there are so many things to see and do in London, you may be overwhelmed by the options, which is why I made this guide. It will help you make the most of your time in the city by offering tips for where to go and what to do during your one day in London.

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We just returned from our whirlwind trip through the Greek Islands and let me tell you we've never ate so well! The Greek lazy summer days and nights are spent lounging in beautiful restaurants watching the sunset. Traditionally meals run very long and last for several hours as they bring you course after course of dishes.

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My husband and I traveled through the Greek islands for 10 days in the month of July. While we did see crowds when we stayed in Santorini’s Oia, the rest of the trip we went island hopping and hardly saw any other people. We would swim and float for hours in crystal blue waters during the daytime. And then wind down for the day with long outdoor sunset dinners with ocean views.

In this comprehensive guide we give our top 5 Greek islands for a relaxing summer vacation away from the crowds of seasonal tourists. On each island we breakdown the best things to do, where to go swimming and top hotel accommodations. We also provide you with detailed instructions on how to get to these remote islands from the mainland or larger hub islands.

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Located on the northern region of the Greek island Santorini, the village of Oia is by far the most famous and picturesque area of the Greek islands. This seemingly untouched corner of the world has a way of capturing the light unlike any other place I've seen. The ancient village is poised right along on the steep mountainside giving you incredible views of both the Mediterranean Sea and the volcano that created the islands. Almost every picture you take here is postcard worthy because it's juts so darn beautiful!

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The Mediterranean region never fails to wow tourists with its idyllic seascapes. Today, the spotlight is on another country in the Mediterranean – Malta. Smack bang in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, this island nation is another popular year-round getaway destination in the region.

If there's a place that shouldn't be missed by families when enjoying a vacation in Malta, it's the Blue Lagoon. The Blue Lagoon is on the west part of Comino, the smallest of the three inhabited islands of Malta. It's a picturesque cove with white sand and water so clear that it perfectly reflects the sky, making it aquamarine in color. This azure, pure-quality water is touted as the best in the Mediterranean, and the reason for its name.

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