Nomad: Getaway to Greece

GET AWAY TO Greece by Diana Laskaris

If you and your girls want to take a break somewhere exotic without breaking the bank, then now’s the time for Greece. See the treasures of antiquity, dine on local delicacies, sunbathe by the sea, shop till you drop, and dance the night away. The cradle of civilization offers just about anything you could want. Airfare from Chicago has never been more reasonable, with some flights from O’Hare for $450 or less. 

You and your gal pals can save a bundle and hang with the locals by skipping the hotels and renting a lovely Athens neighborhood apartment. Carole (a Chicagoan herself!) and her husband Basil at GreekVacationRentals.com can set you up in a spacious, fully-loaded Athens apartment close to all the action—great sites, restaurants, bakeries, shopping, coffee spots, and nightlife.  Prices start at around $150/night. 

Want to learn to cook authentic Greek dishes, have a customized tour of the Acropolis, take a delicious local food tour, go wine tasting, try out Greek dancing or something else? Check out RealGreece.com for many fun curated experiences.  

You could spend countless days just enjoying Athens. But if you dream of beachy relaxation, Aegina Island is just a 40-minute ferry ride away. Spend a few hours exploring its world-famous pistachio orchards and historic sites or just enjoy the beach. If you’ve got a little longer, several companies offer multi-island visits lasting from one to several days. 

Why settle for a sneakaway weekend when you can have the time of your life in Greece? Now more affordably than ever, the beautiful waves of the Aegean are waiting for you. 

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Diana Laskaris is a freelance writer and co-founder of FoodTravelist.com. She writes about food, travel, wellness and issues of concern for female entrepreneurs. You can follow her on Twitter @dlaskaris and @FoodTravelist.