Destination of the Day: Santorini, Greece
Imagine a village washed in white, topped with blue hats, cascading down a hill like a nature’s art piece. That’s Santorini’s Oia for you. TripAdvisor reviews are swooning over the famed sunset views of this Greek village, dubbing it a “surreal experience”. With the current weather beaming sunshine at a pleasant 22°C, it’s the perfect setting to set your screens aside and soak up the sun in real life.
Your Move: Don’t forget to put your feet up, have a glass of local wine, and indulge in a moment of pure peace as the sun cascades its colours across the horizon.
Travel Trend: Off the Beaten Track
Wave goodbye to crowded hotspots and say hello to hidden havens. The latest travel trend is all about discovering lesser-known places – the secret treasures of the world if you will. More and more voyagers are finding joy in fleeing the tourist traps and diving into offbeat experiences.
Your Move: Ready to reroute and uncover gems unseen by masses? How about starting with a wine tasting session at Santorini’s underground wineries?
Booking Insight:
If you’re in search of a home in the heart of Santorini, Booking.com highly recommends the charming Afroessa Hotel, boasting an exceptional rating of 9.8 out of the 10. Set in an exquisite vineyard, these boutique apartments give you a picture-perfect view of the caldera from the privacy of your pool.
Your Move: Pack your bags, it’s high time for a wine-sipping, sunset-viewing, memory-making vacation!
Savours of Santorini
A journey is incomplete without immersing in the local flavours and who would know it better than our food-loving travellers! TripAdvisor reviews suggest that a tasting tour to the indigenous vineyards, followed by a dinner featuring Santorini’s signature dishes is bound to shape a culinary memory of a lifetime.
Your Move: Delight your taste buds with a swirl of Vinsanto wine paired with dollop of a Greek meze.
U.S. Local Getaways: Florida
What if we told you, that a vacation need not always mean a long, exhausting journey? Sometimes, the best experiences are waiting just around the corner. If you’re in the States, sip a cocktail as you let your feet play with the warm sands of Florida’s myriad beaches.
Your Move: Drop the city’s hustle, embrace the coastal rustle. Beaches are always a good idea!
National Parks & Campgrounds: Yosemite National Park
Home to towering cliffs, serene valleys and spectacular waterfalls, Yosemite National Park is a testament to Mother Nature’s marvellous creations. Leave the modern world behind, as you pitch a tent under the star-studded night and wake up to the chirruping of birds.
Your Move: Trade the city lights for the starry nights. There’s never been a better time to go camping.
Family Hiking Adventures: Great Smoky Mountains
They say, the best views come after the hardest climb. And when it’s a family hike at the Great Smoky Mountains, it comes with the added bonus of bonding, laughter and, of course, spectacular views.
Your Move: Strap on those hiking boots, pack some snacks, as you navigate iconic trails in the embrace of nature’s splendour.
😂 Miles’s Travel Reality Check
Airports – the unsung heroes of our travel tales. An alternate mini-universe bustling with energy, where every goodbye is offset by a hello. A melting pot of emotions and cultures. Yet, the ‘banana incident’ at Terminal 3 keeps it real. Remember, no one’s immune to the blush-inducing beep at the security check, not even a ripe banana hiding in your coat pocket.
“A gentle tip for the wide-eyed travellers – scan your pockets, not just your horizons!” — Miles