The Greece Edit 🇬🇷

The Itinerary

📍Athens

We started our journey in Athens, staying right in the city center, steps from the Parliament building (made exploring super easy). We only had two days here, but seeing the Parthenon is a must! You can’t leave Greece without seeing it.

We booked a private Acropolis and Museum tour, which was such a good decision as a family. Our guide met us right at the hotel lobby and led us to the ancient steps that Athenians walked thousands of years ago. The kids loved this tour, Kai was absolutely convinced he was Zeus. 😂⚡️ 

Learning the history while walking through the ruins was such a special experience. Felt so unreal to stand where such a powerful civilization once lived, and the Parthenon was without a doubt the highlight. 🏛️

📍Santorini

Then came Santorini, and wow 😍 the sunsets live up to the hype!!

It's basically one giant photo backdrop (which, let's be honest, made me very happyyy 🤩). We stayed at Canaves Epitome, and were fortunate to have a private pool in our room which kept the kids super occupied, thank goodness!

With trips like this we have to take advantage of the location, for family photos. I booked through Flytographer, for a nice sunset shoot. I’ve worked with these guys in the past and they never disappoint! Use code AMI50. Our photographer was absolutely amazing with the kids, knew all the no-crowd spots, and honestly made the whole night so seamless.

Two more things to add to your list for family fun in Santorini:

• Ancient Akrotiri: a city buried by a volcanic eruption 3,600 years ago!

• Symposion Music Experience: an interactive workshop where the whole family can try ancient Greek instruments and learn history through music.

📍Crete

And just when we thought our Greek adventure couldn't get any better, we discovered Crete!

After Santorini, we hopped on a ferry to Crete, and honestly? Best 👏 decision 👏 ever.

People often miss this island because it’s overshadowed by big cities… BUT this island is a gem, with the most gorgeous beaches I have ever seen! So plzzzz consider for your trip!

One of the highlights was our family fishing trip in Elounda. If your family loves being on the water, this is such a fun way to spend a day. The kids were completely hooked (pun intended 😂) and everyone caught a fish too btw!

Some things we did while in Crete:

Knossos Palace paired with an olive oil estate visit. These tours were super relatable for the kids btw, since they covered greek studies in prior curriculums. And the olive oil tasting is a must while in Greece right? So be sure to carve out some time for those! They do tours and show the processes so it’s a whole activity (you can do this in any city btw).

How to Get Mermaid Waves

Posted a hair tutorial while down in Santorini on how to get the soft mermaid waves. Perfect for special events (family photos for me). What I love most about this hairstyle creates soft, romantic curls that move beautifully even in hot weather.

I used hair extensions and a curling iron, for that voluminous look. The secret is in the technique holding each curl and using the right products, so your hair won't fall flat in humidity! ☀️ 

Watch it here!

• Prep Your Hair: If you have naturally full, long hair, skip extensions and work with your natural length. For those wanting extra volume, clip in 20" extensions using 4-prong and 3-prong wefts.

• Master the Twist Technique: With a regular curling iron, clamp slowly and twist as you release for that perfect coil effect.

• Brush and Volumize: Lightly brush through curls with fingers and apply volume spray (not hairspray) for body and movement.

• Style the Top Layer: Open the pinned sections and continue curling in smaller pieces for fuller waves.

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