Italy and Greece Day 16: Rhodes

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024 From the Celestyal Discovery enroute to Crete… At 7a we arrive at the island of Rhodes. We’re on our own today and there is no…

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Italy and Greece Day 17: Crete and Santorini

Thursday, July 18, 2024

July 18, 2024 From Santorini … We start the day with a visit to Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, known for its stunning beaches, rugged mountains,…

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Italy and Greece Day 18: Athens

Friday, July 19, 2024

July 19, 2024 From the rooftop bar of the Polis Grand Hotel in Athens … After an early breakfast we disembark from the Celestyal Discovery at 7:30a following…

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Italy and Greece Day 19: Athens to Boston

Saturday, July 20, 2024

July 20, 2024 From Boston Logan … After nearly three weeks touring, it’s time to make our way home. Today is our return day to the United States….

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Italy and Greece Day 20: Boston to DC

Sunday, July 21, 2024

July 21, 2024 From my laundry room … This morning I checked out of the Courtyard Marriott and returned to Boston Logan for United Flight 2098 from Boston…

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Essential Travel Gear for Italy and Greece

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

My last international trip to Israel was in April 2022. I noted then that because of the pandemic that it had been two-and-a-half years since my previous international…

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