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Greetings from Greece

10/20/23 | Europe, Family Travel, Greece, Live Travel Update, Mediterranean

Greetings from Greece - Family Shot in the Aegean Sea

Today is our last day in Macedonia, the eastern most part of Greece.  For the last five days we have been staying at an enormous beach side escape, Sani Resort, and having an amazing time.  The weather is not what we were expecting, it has been quite chilly, but it has been a wonderful family holiday none the less.  Lily is quite the little travel bug already taking her 5th flight here and later today, here 6th flight back to England at only six months old!  I should not delay packing any further so while I go get on that here are some snapshots, our greetings from Greece:

I will never say no to a glass of welcome Champagne

A glass of welcome Champagne

The path to the beach at Sani Club

Greetings from Greece - The entrance to Sani Club

Lily was not too sure about her sunglasses during our dip in the kids pool
(My Raybans / Lily’s Raybans)

Kelly and Lily in the Kids Pool

I brought four books for a six day vacation, a bit aggressive with a baby but I finished two and made it a third of the way through book three! (1)  Book Lovers by Emily Henry (2) The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman (3) The Burnout  by Sophie Kinsella and (4) Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman plus an honorable mention to my EltaMD UV SPF 50 Body Sunscreen.

Novels on Holiday

The coastal hiking path along the Aegean Sea

Coastal hiking path along the Aegean Sea

With Lily on Koutsoupia Beach (the half way point on our hike)

With Lily on Koutsoupia Beach

Sunset over the pool at Sani Club

Sunset over the pool at Sani Club

Out to dinner at a traditional Greek restaurant, Ouzerie (Lily in her trusty BabyBjörn Baby Carrier)

Out to dinner at a traditional Greek restaurant, Ouzerie (Lily in her trusty Babbjorn)

Lily’s first time in the sea!

Lily’s Swimsuit | weVSwe Long Sleeve Rash Guard Swim SPF 50+    Lily’s Hat | H&M Cotton Sunhat
My Swimsuit | CUPSHE Women’s Ruffled One Piece Swimsuit V Neck Lace Up

Greetings from Greece - Lilys First Time in the Sea

Fresh Mediterranean Seabass

Greetings from Greece - Fresh Mediterranean sea bass

Cocktail Hour on the Balcony at the Resort
(My Outfit: Blue Ruffle Top | White Jeans | Gold Jack Rogers)

Cocktail Hour on the Balcony at the Resort

A pool day at one of the resort’s other hotels, Sani Beach

Greetings from Greece - Sani Resort - Pool Day at Sani Beach

A view of Mount Olympus at sunset

Greetings from Greece - A view of Mount Olympus at sunset

When I said postcard I truly meant it, this is a postcard pretty place and I hope you can get the sense from these greetings from Greece!

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Comments

  1. Wendy says

    October 26, 2023 at 7:08 am

    Sooo jealous, I have never been to Greece and have been dying to get there. How do you make things look so easy and all the travelling with a baby.

    You must be so organized and I really enjoy traveling via your blog. Please never stop and better yet, take me on your next adventure.

  2. TAMMY says

    October 24, 2023 at 1:08 pm

    Nice family vacation. I see the little one is liking traveling with you two. I guess it was just warm enough to go into the water for mainly pictures. Love all of the views of Greece. I guess October is their down season. Surprised that you didn’t model a dress or two for all of us. Love the cute ruffle top with the white jeans and flip-flops. Today I am wearing a red jumpsuit with a black belt and 5 inch black high heel sandals. Summer is returning again to NYC later this week. Maybe a few more days of a dress before winter really sets in.

  3. PAULINE D SHEA says

    October 24, 2023 at 10:29 am

    Wow. Awesome photos and time. So happy to see you all enjoying life so very much. Hip Hip Hoorah!!!

    Super giant hugs, Memsie

  4. Linda says

    October 24, 2023 at 6:46 am

    What a great post, looks like a wonderful family trip, so beautiful! Lily is precious and I love your white jeans and light blue ruffle top outfit! You wear it well Kelly.

  5. Heather says

    October 24, 2023 at 6:36 am

    Such a wonderful trip for your family.

    Love the swimsuit and all of the water pictures.

    Looks like the perfect getaway at such a scenic spot.

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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