Yes, Dedtired, once you get over the feeling of guilt and plan your day around a siesta, they really work very well in hot climates.
Texanjana, Thx. We were going to rent a car, but hiring a driver sounds like a *much* better idea! I've not looked at Athens hotels just yet. I'm more worried about the islands for now.
Gooster, I looked at both of those hotels. One was adults only (common in that market). The other didn't have the right room configs. I saw some great villas but mostly 1-wk min. Still looking. Some people like Fira, some Oia, but I think the crowds would get to me in Fira. We are looking only at Old Town in Rhodes, too.
MsMeow, someone recommended Zillers, which has a rooftop terrace w lovely views of the Acropolis, but it occurs to me it might still be quite far away to get there. I will check out the one you recommended.
Sabbath, I loved it. We were in France first and from there flew to Fez and then drove to Tangiers, then took the ferry to spain and visited Seville, Granada and Madrid. TBH I was not so excited to go to Spain, but I loved it. The architecture in the area is Moorish so it somewhat slakes my thirst to see more of the Middle East/No Africa. And the food! Better than France IMHO. Will try to post some pics. Morocco did not disappoint either. Id love to go back.
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