It’s all Greek to me

Posted by: Tom on May 2nd, 2010 am31 11:25am

Filed Under: Honeymoon

May 2

In between all of the wedding planning, we have somehow managed to remember our honeymoon.  I’ve had the awesome task of planning the trip (as opposed to picking the flowers or bridesmaid dresses).  Our goals were to aim for pure relaxation on beautiful beaches during the first half and fulfill our itch for adventure and culture during the second half.  And of course, delicious, unique food and drink.  After much research and deliberation, we finally decided on Crete, Greece and Turkey.

On Monday after the wedding weekend, we’ll be on our way from Atlanta to Crete.  Our basic itinerary is:

Crete
Elounda, Crete Greece
6 days

Located in on the northeast shore of Crete.  We’ll tour the town/island, scuba diving, and of course, rest and relaxation.  Through all of our business travel over the years, we are using hotel points and got upgraded to a suite with a private infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranean Sea!  Pure bliss.

Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
3 Days

A rare opportunity to visit the only city that spans two continents, Europe and Asia. A city with almost 3000 years of history: Istanbul (Turkish/Ottoman) was Constantinople (Byzantine) which was Augusta Antonina (Roman) and before that Byzantium (Greek). We’ll tour the hub of the most intriguing Muslim country, enjoy the beautiful mosques, scenery, and culture in an urban setting.

kas
Kas, Turkey
3 Days

After flying to the southeastern coast of Turkey, we’ll drive along the beautiful coast to Kas, Turkey – a gorgeous, small beach town.  We’ll kayak over a sunken city, tour local ruins, maybe squeeze in another dive, and enjoy our last few days of relaxation.

Then we spend a long day traveling home to reality.

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  1. bac Binh Chau | June 30, 2010 8:49 pm

    We are very happy for yơu two. It’s a lovely honey moon.
    Love
    Bac Binh Chau


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