Eileen Gunn is a native New Yorker, consumer journalist, fearless world traveler and mom of one. She’s written a career-advice book that took lessons from extreme sports, climbed a volcano in the pitch black, gone kayaking in a typhoon. She\'s traveled to more than 35 countires and has taken her now-teen to 19 countries on four continents. She launched FamiliesGo! to give parents the best tools and information to plan memorable vacations quickly and easily. She loves to connect moms and dads with travel and consumer brands that understand what parents need and want on their family vacations.
From FamiliesGo! in June: Idyllic Santorini and Captivating Rhodes
Heat, Crowds & Gorgeous Greek IslandsThe islands of Rhodes and Santorini are two more of the stops we made on our Mediterranen Cruise on Holland America last summer. People flock to Santorini, an arid volcanic island in the Aegean sea for its white-washed villages and bright blue roofs. Here you can see a picturesque blue dome, the tranquil Aegean, and the crowds. We had hired a taxi driver for half a day, hoping he would take us to places that were just as scenic but a bit less crowded. He did. And we saw quite a bit of Santorini withouth having to elbow our way passed tour groups. In Rhodes, we did the opposite and joined one of those large tour groups for a guided visit to the Acropolis at Lindos, Medieval Rhodes town and the House of the Grand Master, which is as impressive as it ought to be with a name like that. Our tour was great and left us with time to explore the walled town on our own, too. One of the secrets of travel is knowing when to strike out on your own and when to follow the crowd. We also try to strike a balance between pointed sightseeing and random exploration and wandering. You can also read about our time on the Oosterdam, and the other places we explored on this trip. Get Ready for Summer Travel
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Eileen Gunn is a native New Yorker, consumer journalist, fearless world traveler and mom of one. She’s written a career-advice book that took lessons from extreme sports, climbed a volcano in the pitch black, gone kayaking in a typhoon. She\'s traveled to more than 35 countires and has taken her now-teen to 19 countries on four continents. She launched FamiliesGo! to give parents the best tools and information to plan memorable vacations quickly and easily. She loves to connect moms and dads with travel and consumer brands that understand what parents need and want on their family vacations.
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