February 3, 2010 – 8:11 am

Jen and Eli absolutely love the Greek islands, especially Santorini. It’s exactly as you picture Greece – white stuccco buildings standing out against bright blue skies and black rock, with perfect views of the water below.
They joined the crowds that gather every evening on the balconies and roofdecks along the cliffs to watch the sun set.
The [...]
February 2, 2010 – 2:00 pm

While in Naxos, Jen and Eli checked out Flamingo restaurant in Chora. This place serves up traditional Greek meals, traditional Greek music and wine. Lots of it!
The honeymooners were enticed to dance, along with the staff and some other guests from Denmark. Opa!
One night in Athens, they checked out Kuzina, a contemporary wine bar and [...]
February 2, 2010 – 9:51 am

While honeymooning in Greece, Jen and Eli made sure to check out the most famous dishes. One of their first meals was a lunch of moussaka (bottom right in the shot above). The dish is traditionally made with eggplant, miced meat and deliciousness.
Feeling like a little Greek for dinner this week? Check out these [...]
February 1, 2010 – 12:41 pm

Jen and Eli wanted their honeymoon to have a mix of experiences. Relaxing on the beach was just as important as seeing ancient ruins or wandering through winding city streets. For them, renting a car on was often the best way to explore. It gave them the freedom to spend as long as they liked [...]
February 1, 2010 – 8:11 am

In the summer of 1997, I received a letter from Syracuse that contained the name of a girl from Queens, NY, who’d been selected as my freshman roommate. Who knew that all these years later, we’d still be great friends. Or that she and her husband would become Tim’s and my favorite dinner companions.
Jen, a [...]
By Allyson
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Posted in cultural honeymoons, food + drink, romance, splurge
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Also tagged athens, choosing destinations, crete, europe, food, foodies, greece, naxos, santorini, wine
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