Tag: Santorini

Stories and guides from my trips to Santorini, including quiet viewpoints, food experiences, scenic walks, and tips for avoiding crowds. This tag gathers practical advice for women who want beauty without chaos, from choosing the right village to planning affordable experiences on one of Greece’s most photographed islands.

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Why I Took the Blue Star Ferry From Kos to Santorini

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I almost skipped the overnight ferry from Kos to Santorini. The ship was huge, the trip ran through the night, and it didn’t sound easy or fast. But once we left the dock, everything slowed down. The noise faded, the lights softened, and the sea did the work. This post is about why taking the slower, overnight ferry changed how the whole trip felt—and why moving too fast through Greece would have been a mistake.

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What You Need to Know About Taking the Blue Star Ferry from Santorini to Kos

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We caught the slow, overnight ferry to the island of Santorini to catch up with my daughter who is in the Navy. The ferry left Kos around 8pm and arrived in Santorini early in the morning. I called ahead and the owner of the hotel sent a taxi for us and had tea and biscuits waiting for us in our room. My daughter’s ship was anchored off the coast of Santorini for a week. We rode the cable car down to the jetty where we received a brief tour of her ship.

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