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How to Plan an Offseason Trip to Greece
The offseason in Greece trades hot days for quiet trails, uncrowded ancient sites and local festivals. This is why we love it.
Condé Nast TravelerJul 14
The Best Islands to Visit for Turquoise Coves, Cliffside Villages, and World-Class Snorkeling
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- KissamosNeighborhoodConsider staying here for laidback Cretan lifestyle.
- Balos LagoonSightTake a ferry to wade in its shallow waters.
- FalassarnaSightKnown for its pink-flecked sands.
- Elsewhere
- Tella TheraHotelCrete, GreeceFor a homey, hillside suite.
- Minos Beach Art HotelHotelCrete, GreeceFor an artsy bungalow off the beaten path.
- Kapsaliana VillageHotelCrete, GreeceFor an inland stay.
- Cabot TrailTrailCape Breton, CanadaAn 185-mile loop through Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
- Cape Breton Highlands National ParkPlaceCape Breton, CanadaA third of the world-famous Cabot Trail winds through Cape Breton Highlands National Park, renowned for stunning ocean…
- Skyline TrailTrailCape Breton, CanadaFour-mile trail ending with cliffside views.
- Cabot Cape BretonParkCape Breton, CanadaFor golfing with ocean views.
- Finch Bay Galapagos HotelHotelGalápagos Islands, EcuadorFor a breezy eco-lodge.
- Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by HiltonHotelGalápagos Islands, EcuadorFor a tucked-away jungle retreat.
- Sea Pines Nature PreservePlaceHilton Head Island, United States600-acre preserve with wetland boardwalks.
- Pinckney Island National Wildlife RefugePlaceHilton Head Island, United StatesFor biking and bird-watching.
- Coligny Beach ParkParkHilton Head Island, United StatesBustling beach park on the island's coastline.
- Alder Lane BeachTrailHilton Head Island, United StatesQuieter beach, ideal for lounging.
- The Inn & Club at Harbour TownHotelHilton Head Island, United StatesFor a country club classic with golfing.
- Disney's Hilton Head Island ResortHotelHilton Head Island, United StatesFor an amusement park without the crowds.
- Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront ResortHotelHilton Head Island, United StatesFor a sweeping beachside resort.
- IsabelaPlaceGalápagos Islands, Ecuador