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MAKE IT HAPPEN: THE GREEK ISLANDS

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BEST TIME TO VISIT

hough the Greek islands look fantastic any time of year, aim for your visit to fall between Orthodox Easter (usually April) and the end of May, or from September to mid-October. At these times, services and amenities are up and running, temperatures are balmy and crowds are(dry northerly wind) can play havoc with ferry schedules. In the winter low season, many ferry routes cease to operate, and some hotels and restaurants shut shop.

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