Slip into Santorini: this Eastern Mediterranean destination is a favorite port of call among cruise travelers. (Port Report).(Greek islands offer Old World charm and modern convenience)(International Pages)(Brief Article)

Travel Agent, September, 2002 by Dinnigan, Lizz

Cruise passengers arriving on Santorini will feel as if they're stepping into a work of art. The stark contrast between this Greek island's whitewashed buildings and the cobalt-blue door frames and mosque-like church domes is the perfect subject matter for a watercolor painting. Adding an element of brightness to its Cycladic architecture are the pink and red geraniums. Their petals sprout from ceramic flowerpots, window boxes, railings and stairways.

Rambling along the winding flagstone paths and maze-like alleys of Santorini's villages brings new discoveries at every turn. Restaurants, taverns, clubs, hotels and tourist shops are scattered throughout, providing a resting place for the sun-weary. Fira, the capital, has expanded, thanks to increased tourism....