Spring Break in Greece

Near Delphi on a find spring day

Most Americans vacation during the summer months, which is sad in a way, bc there is nothing worse than London, Paris, Rome or Disneyworld in July. Hordes of crowds, hot sticky weather, long lines to see the Mona Lisa or whatever you are trying to see. This is why I love the spring break trip, and have taken several. Sometimes I travel independently, as when I took my children to Paris. Sometimes I go with a group. By taking one of those pre-packaged educational tours where you drag a few students along, I got to go for free. If you hand select your students, lay down firm rules, know how to manage teens and travel disasters, it can be a pleasant experience for all. One year I took one of these tours to Italy, one year to Greece.

Most European countries regard the American spring break, often in early to mid-March, as late winter or early spring for them. We may be wearing t-shirts, shorts and sandals in Texas by this time of year, thinking about the beach; but for many regions in Europe, there can still be snow and sleet, the tourists are long gone and the museums and other attractions are nearly empty. Personally, I find this delightful.

Delphi

Delphi with no crowds

The Acropolis Museum with no crowds

The Acropolis in Athens\

The Acropolis with no tourists but ourselves

Greek island of Hydra

My sons at the harbor in Hydra, Greece

Sounion

Students at Sounion

We had such a wonderful time....I'd like to go back. Greece is my favorite place in the world.