My finance and I have traveled all over Europe and we are hoping to take a romantic trip in late August-early Sept. I was wondering if anyone has suggestions? We have about 12 days and are interested in Greece and Croatia, and have not been to either place.
Thanks!
Posted by
victoria, Canada
11507 posts
If I had a choice I would choose to go in September, and go to Greek isles. With only 2 weeks I would choose no more then three islands . ( I did not like Athens and was happy we only stayed two days there) .
I think Santorini, Mykonos, Paros, or Naxos would all be good choices, although there are also many others.
The crowds will just start to thin out a bit in Sept, and it will still be lovely and warm.
I have not been to Croatia so won't offer an opninion on it being a better or worse choice,, I just loved Greece so much though.
Posted by
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
191 posts
Never been to Croatia, but I went to Greece for the first 2 weeks of September a few years back.
We spent a week on the mainland and saw: Athens, Delphi, Olympia, Epidavros and then spent 2 days on each of Mykonos, Santorini and Crete. It was great.
Posted by
Milwaukee
194 posts
I also recommend Greece in September. My hubby and I took our honeymoon there in 2006. We covered three islands plus Athens in about 10 days. I would recommend two islands in that amount of time. The two we liked the most were Paros and Santorini.
Posted by
OP
San Francisco, CA, USA
2 posts
Thanks for all the great tips on Greece! I wish we could go in Sept. but need to be back for school & work.
Posted by
Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
290 posts
Athena, despite all the other advice, I would suggest Croatia as a better place for a honeymoon. The Dalmatian coast is beautiful, much less crowded and more affordable than Greece. You and your new husband would have many more opportunities to find a secluded beach and spend time together just the two of you. Greece is wonderful (I'll be back there in three weeks) but for a memorable honeymoon, I'd pick Croatia.