I would 100% replicate this trip over and over! Showing you my LONDON TO SANTORINI TO PARIS TO NEW YORK itinerary with all my travel recs and must haves! September is the shoulder season - less crowded, less expensive, but all the perks of actually b...
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RESEARCH!
STOP 1 📍 LONDON
STOP 2 📍 SANTORINI
STOP 3 📍 PARIS
RESEARCH!
THE most important part of the trip is the research you do before you go anywhere! Get familiar with these sites and know what to look for.
Use Expedia to easily compare FLIGHTS and HOTELS.
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Compare HOTELS by price & use the view on a map tool!
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We are traveling CARRY ON ONLY! Make sure your bag is INTERNATIONAL carry on travel size. Trust me, nothing is more annoying than having to check a bag!
Hard Shell Carry-On Suitcase | Away: Built for modern travel
Reserve your rental car ahead of time. Always compare rates!
Rental Car Deals in London | Priceline
Know when and how to use your points! IHG points are great and the rooms are usually affordable, too.
IHG Hotels & Resorts® | Book Direct for Exclusive Hotel Deals
The “things to do” tab is your new best friend!
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VRBO, AirBNB, Inn, Bed and Breakfast, Hotel, Hostel… Where are we staying?!
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STOP 1 📍 LONDON
STEP 1 is London!
Book your flight EARLY! I always always travel JFK-London overnight. I like JetBlue. Leave at 9PM, arrive at 9AM. Can't beat it! No jetlag here. LHR or LGW? LGW is a bit further out but to me, it doesn't make too much of a difference since I'm always splitting the Uber with others so the cost isn't too crazy!
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STAY: I stayed here with my Marriott points and wow! The location is insane, especially if you only have one day like I did and want to be right in the middle of the “tourist” loop. If you want to check Big Ben, the London Eye, Parliament Houses, Wes...
LONDON MARRIOTT HOTEL COUNTY HALL
Walked here from our hotel. Spent an hour or two walking inside. Paid 30 quid at the door! Beautiful and lots to see. History buffs will enjoy this
Visit | Westminster Abbey
This was on my list but I didn't get to it… DEFINITELY going next time I'm in London!
Churchill War Rooms | London England
1940s themed cocktail bar/speakeasy. A little cheesy but we loved it!
Cocktail bar | Cahoots London | Soho | Borough
Great Indian food for dinner in London
Dishoom Covent Garden | Indian Restaurant London England
I had to browse Harrods! A huge department store in London. Even had tea and a treat at the coffee bar downstairs. Loved this spot!
Harrods UK | The World’s Leading Luxury Department Store
We had a great brunch here in London!
Where The Pancakes Are London England Brunch
STOP 2 📍 SANTORINI
London was short and sweet, I spent the most time in Santorini! Almost a full week. I really loved feeling like I knew the island and would 10000% come back to Greece!
Pack your flip flops, but get ready to walk up and down lots of hills!
Slim Square Logo Metallic Sandal in Rose Gold
Instead of buying a new wardrobe for this trip, I treated myself to a month of Nuuly to rent 6 new items. I do this before almost every trip! I definitely got some beachy pieces - white, linen, breezy with swim underneath is best!
Rent on Nuuly
The water is high in sulfur and can STAIN YOUR SWIM!!! Don't wear your favorites in the water - buy a cheaper option to wear for the boat day.
Sunkissed Le Triangle String Bikini Bottom
You'll be surprised how much you use your cover up! Bring one good one.
UO Floral Open Stitch Mini Dress
Great beach bar - make a reservation!
Welcome to Wet Stories Santorini
Loved this beach bar!
Theros Wave bar
Black sand beach - rent a chair and you can order food/drink. Spent the day here and loved it!
Perissa Black Sand Beach - All You Need to Know BEFORE ...
Stayed here the whole time and I absolutely recommend. In the area of Megalochori (a smaller area you will need to taxi to Oia or Fira but it is much quieter, too). This space is clean and quiet and felt like home when solo traveling!
Aegean Mist Santorini – Accommodation in Santorini
Attended a wedding here and it was stunning!
Venetsanos Winery Santorini
Visit Fira for the day and eat lunch overlooking this view!
La Scala Restaurant Santorini
Going out on a catamaran and seeing the island from the water is really a must! This is the company we used for a private tour.
Caldera Yachting Santorini - Official Website
If you want to hike Fira to Oia, here's what you need to know!
Hiking Trail Fira - Oia - All You Need to Know BEFORE You ...
STOP 3 📍 PARIS
Last stop: Paris! Enjoyed 5 days, 4 nights here.
Used Marriott points and stayed here! No frills, not very “French”, but was CLEAN and safe. Also liked this neighborhood and was walkable!
Renaissance Paris Republique Hotel
Coffee + breakfast here! >> Cute spot in the Marais
