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Why Go?

Post-Olympic sparkle; for the 2004 games the city spruced up its hotels, roads, and public transportation to the tune of $12 billion

Natural oases: the National Gardens, local beaches, and easy access to islands

Duh, the Acropolis

What To Skip

Taking stones as "souvenirs" from the ancient sites—it's uncool, and might get you arrested

What For:

Culture

When To Go:

March April May September

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  1. And the Victor is...

    For the first part of the ride into Athens from the new international airport,... more

    from Condé Nast Traveler, April 2004

  2. Gotta Run!

    Drifting round the world in a balloon in eighty days seemed to work back then,... more

    from Condé Nast Traveler, November 2002

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