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Greece resources When to go: The best time to go is from April to June or September to October; the Greek islands are busiest, hottest and most expensive in July and August, when many Europeans are on vacation. Temperatures average in the 70s in spring and fall and 80s in early summer.Getting there: Olympic Airways, Delta and British Airways are among the major carriers flying into Athens. The islands can be reached by ferry from the mainland port of Piraeus; ferries run several times a week between the islands. (It's a four-hour ferry from Santorini to Crete; fare, $13. It's a three-hour ferry from Naxos to Santorini; fare, $18). Several airlines make the 40-minute hop from Athens to Heraklion, Crete, for under $80. Lodging: A room for two typically runs $35-$90 a night, depending on amenities and season. Accommodations can be made through your local travel agent or through the Greek Hotel and Cruise Reservation Center, 17220 Newhope St., Suite 227, Fountain Valley, CA 92708; (800) 736-5717. Dining: In Oia, we dined, during a fabulous full moon, at Restaurant 1800 (reservations required). An old ship owner's stone mansion built in 1800, it features authentic decorations, local cuisine and sunsets to die for. The price of a meal with wine came to $50 per person. Currency: The drachma is now trading for about 240 drachmas for one U.S. dollar. That's one of the best rates in years — a 40 percent increase in the dollar's purchasing power in Greece since 1992. Car rentals: Rental cars on the islands cost less than on the mainland. They run about $50 a day, mileage included. For more information: Contact the Greek National Tourism Organization, 645 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10022; (212) 421-5777; or e-mail: gnto@aurora.eexi.gr Greece links on the Web: The Hellas Discussion Home Page Tourist Guide of Greece Santorini.net, including a live webcam of the caldera. This article: |
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