Sensational Santorni

Santorini is one of those destinations I have always wanted to visit - mainly because of those picture perfect postcard images you see of 'that' stunning Oia sunset and it really didn't disappoint. What a truly beautiful island. We travelled to Santorini during mid-October for seven nights and had possibly the best weather we could have wished for at that time of year. The sand was hot, the sea was warm and the Mythos beers were cold. Perfect.

We chose a really lovely beachfront hotel in the village of Perissa near the Messa Vouno rock. Here we had a choice of bars and restaurants on our doorstep and access to the long black beach and water sports. The sea was crystal clear and very calm, making it ideal for us to dive in with our snorkels and get lost with the underwater world. We were lucky enough to experience a full moon beach party where they have a huge bonfire on the beach and everyone gathers around to enjoy the show. There was something very special about being on the beach with a huge full moon reflecting off the sea and a huge fire roaring from the sand.

From Perissa we hired a car and made our way around the winding cliff edge roads to the capital Fira for lunch. Fira boasts some of the best views and lined with cobbled streets and local shops and restaurants, it's the perfect place to visit and experience the truly wonderful Greek hospitality. Then, moving on from Fira, we made our way to the magical town of Oia where we spent the afternoon enjoying the fabulous sea views and boutique style shopping experience awaiting the famous sunset views. It was incredible to see the narrow cobbled stairways and alleys lined with people of all ages and nationalities all stood together in awe of the sun setting. The sky was lit up with burnt orange, red and purple colours and rays of sunshine could be seen bursting below the clouds. It is a memory I will treasure for a long time to come.

I cannot recommend this destination enough. It is perfect for the romantic couple, active family or even a friend’s getaway. Combined with amazing views, delicious food and friendly locals - Santorini has got it all!