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They know the place. Not second-hand recommendations. Firsthand judgement from someone with deep ties to your destination.
They work for you. Advisors are paid for their time, never for recommending a hotel, restaurant or tour.
They have opinions. Ask what's actually worth the money, where they'd stay, what they'd skip, and what they'd do differently.

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Gabi has quite literally written the book on travel in the Greek Islands. She runs culinary experiences & tours on her home island of Crete and splits her time between being a mum, a tech advisor, writing guidebooks, and island hopping.

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Plan your Greece trip with Joanna

Plan your dream Greece trip with Joanna, a travel writer and actress who splits her time between Athens and Brooklyn. Raised in Greece, she returns frequently for work, including writing 2023’s “Best of Greece” for Moon Travel Guides, and knows all the secret spots locals go.

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