When I asked my favorite traveling bloggers to Guest Post last week about their most memorable, or dreamed of, travel destinations, I couldn’t resist writing my own {One Way Ticket}!
Santorini is one of the more well-known islands in Greece….and the place of my dreams! It was on my radar because of Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (very discerning traveler). After that movie, I was desperate to see the blue domes for myself. Santorini was a volcano that exploded 3,600 years ago causing the Aegean Sea to flood in and create the great bay. The sugar-cube houses are built into the side of the exposed cliff, and the views are just as breathtaking as you’d imagine.
Mr. Sugarplum and I visited November of 2007 (off-season), and felt as if we had the island to ourselves.
We flew in from Athens (but I’ve heard arriving at the port by boat is unforgettable). The airport is on the flat backside of the island, and as the cab drove us to our hotel, we wondered where was all the beauty we’d heard so much about! The driver left us at the road and instructed us to walk down the stairs…there we were met with the breathtaking views!
Happy dances ensued!
The famed blue domes, set against the white-washed town, did not disappoint.
The island, with all it’s iconic images, is pure magic…and beyond romantic.
Bright colors, hidden nooks, and caves dug out for homes and shops are around every corner.
Watch the sun set from what feels like the top of the world.
We rented a car one day to explore, and even though the temperatures were cool, there was no denying the Mediterranean Sea!
Book my One Way Ticket, please! Santorini could definitely be my final destination!
I’ve yet to discover a more special place than Santorini, but I’ll keep searching and get back to you!
I hope you enjoyed all the beautiful {One Way Ticket} posts, and it ignited your desire to see new places. Traveling is not just for the rich and adventurous. Mr. Sugarplum and I save our airline miles and pennies, and are exploring the world one budget trip at a time.
