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Why go to Greece?

Great beaches, laid-back atmosphere, children welcome everywhere.
Easy to explore, plus good weather from early to late season, usually with cooling breezes.
Easy eating out: Greek food pretty toddler-friendly.
Good shops and medical facilities in most major resorts/towns.
Comparatively cheap.
Plenty of culture
Great range of destinations, from the very touristy to the very remote.
Easy to do two-centre holiday.

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Babygoes2 recommends properties which are suitable for babies or toddlers for a variety of reasons (go to first stop). None of these properties however is 100% child-safe. All of the property descriptions are the opinion of BabyGoes2 and not the individual property owner or tour operator. Prices, while as accurate as possible, are for guidance only. Check late deals and members offers for any price reductions or offers.

Anastasia, Sidoni Halkidiki

Travel with:		Neilson
Stay:		Anastasia, Sidoni Halkidiki
Location:		Set on the beach on the beautiful and unspoilt Halkidiki peninsula in northern Grece, between the blue waters of the Aegean and the green trees of a pine forest.The local village of Nea Skioni is just three kilometres away and offers a perfect opportunity to sample a taste of Greek village life. Nea Skioni boasts a quayside lined with fishing boats and a selection of excellent restaurants.
Accommodation:		107 rooms including 3 executive suites and 4 junior suites. All accommodation at The Anastasia is easily reached from either reception or the garden areas. Most rooms enjoy fabulous views across the olive gardens to the blue waters of the Aegean, while others look east over the stunning landscape of Kassandra. A variety of standard and connecting family rooms are offered in each of the four linked buildings. The rooms' style of decoration is of a high standard - modern and elegant. Bath, shower, wc, telephone, satellite television, fridge, hair dryer, safety deposit box, air conditioning terrace or balcony are standard features of all rooms. A small selection of executive suites are available, comprising a bedroom with kingsize bed, lounge with sofabed, bathroom and dressing area, a spa bath, DVD player, fax, a second television and an enormous private terrace with sunloungers and other stylish wooden furniture. Junior suites also available -offering a combination of a double master bedroom and a flexible lounge area with a sofabed. The junior suites occupy a convenient central location within The Anastasia. A number of ground floor rooms are designed for maximum accessibility and can easily accommodate guests which may have mobility problems. Official Rating 5 star
Facilities:		Impressive outdoor pool and separate children’s pool, RYA learning centre with windsurfing and dinghy sailing, waterskiing and wakeboarding, kayaking, scuba, tennis, mountain biking, fitness classes, small gym and volleyball. Luxury spa centre featuring a small pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and beauty treatments.
For children:		A range of excellent children’s clubs from 4mnths – teens. Starfish club: 4to 23 mnths, ratio one nanny to two children. NNEB/CACHE or equivalent qualified, one week £230. Sea Urchins: 2-4 yrs, ratio one leader to four children, beach adventures by kayak to treasure hunts, FREE. Surfbusters: 5-7 yrs, ratio one leader to eight children, watersports, cookery and beach games, FREE Sharksters: 8-12yrs watersports, beach games and educational trips FREE. TAG 13-15yrs, socialising, activities and watersports, FREE available in summer hols includes evening chill out zone. Children are catered for on the same ‘Club Board’ basis as the adults with the exception of high tea which is included every night at 5pm for all children under 13 years. This is a simple but wholesome, child friendly meal and is supervised within the children’s clubs. At all other meal times chefs ensure that there is plenty on offer to appeal to younger tastes.
Travel time:		Direct 3 hr flight to Thessaloniki, 1 hr 20 mins transfer
Price guide:		Adults from £815 in June, £1219 peak August, £539 in October. Children from £655 in June, £979 peak August, £439 in October.
Special Offer:		2 weeks for the price of 1 departing 21st and 28th July. 7 nights from £379 or 14 nights from £789 in May, June and July. Offer available for a limited period only.
Special offer:		Exclusive discounted price for deps 24 Sept and 1 Oct - from £569 per adult, save up to £81 per person. Must quote babygoes2 to benefit

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Asterias Suites, Halkidiki

Travel with:		Kids in the Med, Abercrombie & Kent
Stay:		Asterias Suites, Halkidiki, mainland Greece.
Location:		Set on their own beach and private marina, these 50 suites offer the utmost luxury and privacy. Part of the Sani Resort, the villa-style suites are surrounded by a 1,000-acre ecological reserve of forests, white-sand beaches and clear waters awarded a Blue Flag for cleanliness.
Accommodation:		Built from hand crafted stone, marble and wood, the junior, standard and deluxe suites are individually designed in a contemporary style. Bathrooms feature Jacuzzis and Dr Hauschka products, while bedrooms have wrought-iron beds, Fette linen, Italian furnishings and satellite TV, DVD and CD players. The suites overlook the marina, lined with galleries, tavernas, shops and ouzeris. Private beach.
Facilities:		Water Bar & Lounge and Water Restaurant, serving delicious Mediterranean dishes, enjoy views of the yachts and lagoon-style pools. Private candlelit dinners on your suite terrace and wedding banquets can also be arranged. Waterskiing, diving, windsurfing and tennis are available. Beauticians and therapists offers in-room treatments such as Reiki and Shiatsu, or rejuvenate in the Sani Resort's wellness centre. All the facilities of the Sani rersort (including the Prada beach shop!!) open air cinema (high season) and numerous pools, restaurants etc are open to guests at the Asterias suites.
For children:		NEW for 2007 - creche from 6 mths from end April. Melissa Mini Club from 4-12 yrs, open 27 April to 31 Oct Teen Club from 13 to 16 open Jul-Aug. Wide variety of activities such as mini Olympics, picnics, sandcastle building. Childrens swimming pool and playground. Nannies and babysitters available for younger children. Also 'babe watch' beach programme, where a team of babysitters will watch your children for up to 30 mins so you can have a swim or just relax. Childrens menus on request.
Travel time:		Direct scheduled flights to Thessaloniki around 3.5 hrs, one hour private transfer.
Price guide:		From £785 to £1567 based on 2 adults sharing a junior suite with flights and transfers. Standard suite from £914 to £1922 per adult.
We think:		A much sought after and hard to find combination of very stylish and exclusive accommodation with its own lovely facilities, but also access to a much wider range of facilities at the Porto Sani Beach Hotel including childcare. Ideal if you like luxury, relaxation but want plenty of things to keep little ones occupied too.

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Porto Sani Village, Halkidiki

Travel with:		Mediterranean Experience
Stay:		Porto Sani Village, Halkidiki Greece.
Location:		Porto Sani Village is an exclusive luxurious suite hotel with junior, standard and deluxe suites with kitchenette facilities – perfect for flexibility- located at the heart of the Sani Resort. It enjoys a peaceful setting, surrounded by glorious gardens, close to an exclusive sandy beach and next to the private Sani Marina.
Accommodation:		The suites are stylishly designed, with luxury bathrooms, living areas, fully equipped kitchenette and a terrace. They offer spacious accommodation for parent/s with children and the added flexibility of the kitchen facilities.
Facilities:		The Artemis restaurant serves American buffet style breakfast and a four-course dinner. The exclusive Byblos gourmet restaurant and the open-air Lagoon Brasserie offer excellent à la carte dining. In the marina are boutiques, shops and a variety of Greek and international restaurants and tavernas. The resort offers a 'dine around' programme with a choice of more than 25 restaurants and bars, as well as a full day and evening entertainment programme, including cabaret, live music, folklore shows and events. The wide variety of sports includes water sports with windsurfing, paragliding, scuba diving, sailing, six floodlit tennis courts (with coach), a mountain bike centre and hiking. During the summer, the Sani Festival is staged in the open air of the Sani Hill and the Sani Art Gallery hosts exhibitions of paintings, photographs and sculptures.
For children:		NEW for 2007 - creche from 6 mths from end April. Melissa Mini Club from 4-12 yrs, open 27 April to 31 Oct Teen Club from 13 to 16 open Jul-Aug. Wide variety of activities such as mini Olympics, picnics, sandcastle building. Childrens swimming pool and playground. Nannies and babysitters available for younger children. Also 'babe watch' beach programme, where a team of babysitters will watch your children for up to 30 mins so you can have a swim or just relax. Childrens menus on request.
Travel time:		Direct scheduled flights to Thessaloniki around 3.5 hrs, one hour private transfer.
Price guide:		From £528-£990 per person for Junior suite, £662-£1233 for Delux suite, based on 2 sharing, incl flights & transfers. From £212-£237 for children.
We think:		The perfect resort for families wanting plenty of facilities, sports, childrens activities and a variety of dining options within a hotel environment (rather than a beach club, for example) but who also want the freedom of self catering facilities. Hard to think of a better spot for a family holiday and an excellent option for early and late breaks too,as the weather warms up early an stays that way into October.

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The Retreat, Sivota

Travel with:		Neilson
Stay:		The Retreat, Sivota green
Location:		Mainland Greece, in an area of natural beauty with tiny coves, green hills and deserted beaches, around 10 minutes walk from the bustling harbour of Sivota. Its various buildings are linked by numerous steps and paths leading dramatically down to the shores of the Ionian Sea. The Retreat is situated on a coastal hillside, opposite the tiny uninhabited island of Mourtemeno with spectacular views over the Ionian Sea. One of the unique features of the hotel is the shallow sand spit which connects The Retreat to the beautiful beaches on the island.
Accommodation:		119 rooms, housed either in the main hotel or in one of the bungalow-style buildings set amongst the gardens. They are all of a high standard with stylish décor, air conditioning, direct dial telephone, safety deposit box and en-suite facilities (shower only, baby baths available). All rooms have a balcony or small terrace with table and chairs, the majority with sea view. There is a choice of twin, double and triple rooms and a selection of interconnecting rooms for families which are all located within the main hotel, enabling easy access to all public areas. All rooms are large enough to take a cot.
Facilities:		Outdoor pool with terrace and separate children’s pool. RYA learning centre with windsurfing and dinghy sailing, yachting, waterskiing and wakeboarding, kayaking, scuba, tennis, mountain biking, fitness classes, indoor pool and beauty treatments.
For children:		A range of excellent children’s clubs from 4mnths – teens. Starfish club: 4to 23 mnths, ratio one nanny to two children. NNEB/CACHE or equivalent qualified, one week £230. Sea Urchins: 2-4 yrs, ratio one leader to four children, beach adventures by kayak to treasure hunts, FREE. Surfbusters: 5-7 yrs, ratio one leader to eight children, watersports, cookery and beach games, FREE Sharksters: 8-12yrs watersports, beach games and educational trips FREE. TAG 13-15yrs, socialising, activities and watersports, FREE available in summer hols includes evening chill out zone. Children are catered for on the same ‘Club Board’ basis as the adults with the exception of high tea which is included every night at 5pm for all children under 13 years. This is a simple but wholesome, child friendly meal and is supervised within the children’s clubs. At all other meal times chefs ensure that there is plenty on offer to appeal to younger tastes.
Travel time:		Direct 3 hr flight to Preveza, 1 hr 15 mins transfer
Price guide:		Adults From £789 in June, £1185 in peak August, £525 in October. Children from £639 in June, £955 in peak August, £425 in October.
Special Offer:		2 weeks for the price of 1 departing 30th September and 7th October. 7 nights from £395 and 14 nights from £589 in September and October. Offer available for a limited period only.

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Clubhotel Paleros, mainland Greece, Ionian Sea

Set in large bay, backed by mountains, with fantastic views. 30-minute stroll from club beach to village of Paleros from whose harbour you can take boat trips to neighboring islands. Some great excursions if you hire a car - neighboring Lefkada by bridge, Lake Voulkaria - excellent birdwatching - mountain villages.

Accommodation:		123 pastel-coloured 2 storey rooms - well sized with either balconies or patios, air conditioning, en suite telephone and fridge. 3 family suites 2 separate sleeping areas, one bathroom (min 4 people) and 48 family rooms. Set in attractive gardens.
Facilities:		water skiing sailing canoeing windsurfing scuba diving at additional cost swimming pool children’s pool tennis hair and beauty salon (extra cost) restaurant pizzeria 2 bars
Childcare:		toddler club: 13 mths - 3 years £160 for under 2s ratio: 1 nanny to 3 toddlers mini Club: 3-5 years baby listening - free of charge babysitting - extra cost, £5 per hour separate children’s centre with cool and spacious creches. qualified nannies, good range of activities and equipment. Purpose built childcare centre with own pool and shady play areas.Open 6 days a week 9-5.30, kids supervised all day except at mealtimes, 1-3. Provided: travel cots, sterilisers, potties childcare FREE for over 2s subject to availability
Beach:		right on gently shelving beach.
Travel:		Charter flight, 3 hrs 5 mins, Wednesday departures, 30 mins transfer, no seat pre-allocation.
Price guide:		From £575 for one week all inclusive (3 meals and wine) per adult. From £363 for child 2-12 sharing room, 2-6 years own room (based on 2) from £431. Infants are charged £75. Add childcare costs if you intend to use them. As usual, childcare very popular so early booking essential.

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