May 2017 www.womanthismonth.com LIFESTYLE | travel 60 From May to October, Greece comes alive with couples and their families flocking to its islands to get hitched. Providing a dreamy, romantic backdrop with delectable Mediterranean cuisine and fun-filled traditions, Greece is famous for its budgetfriendly, indulgent choices. For an intimate ritual, head to Crete. It boasts the remnants of an ancient civilisation with panoramic beachfronts, giving you the best amalgamation of history and culture. Corfu is defined by Venetian and French architecture and stunning bays. Add an element of theatrics to your ceremony by heading to Santorini, where whitewashed villages set a sharp contrast to dark cliff Relax by the Red Beach in Santorini while taking in the rainbow hues of the rocks, sand and sea. The octopus salad at Agari Beach Hotel in Mykonos is a must-try for seafood lovers. Azure water and blue skies make for picturesque backdrops for photoshoots. Beachside weddings are a popular, scenic affair at any time of the day. The Zeus Cave in Crete is a beautiful trek for just a few euros. The 'Zeimbekiko' is a popular dance form which involves intricate footwork and lots of clapping. You can hire troupes to perform on your wedding. Go on a fishing trip or just cruise around on a boat in the port of Chania, Crete. Greece views. Mykonos tops the list for a cosmopolitan vibe and a bubbling beach-party scene.
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