Stay Fabulous
Stay Fabulous is the travel podcast for dreamers, seekers, and design-minded travelers who crave more than just checklists and tourist traps. Hosted by Anastasiya, founder of Fabulous Vita Travel Agency and expert in curated travel through Italy, Greece, and France, each episode is a blend of insider insight, personal storytelling, and soulful advice on how to travel beautifully and live intentionally.
From navigating the chaos of Rome to finding stillness in the Cyclades or discovering hidden towns in Provence, this podcast offers practical tips, emotional takeaways, and honest reflections from someone who’s helped thousands of Americans design unforgettable journeys through Europe.
Whether you're planning your first trip to Italy or dreaming of a summer on the Amalfi Coast, Stay Fabulous is your companion for travel that feels as good as it looks.
Stay Fabulous
Santorini in 2025: Still Worth Visiting or Ruined by Overtourism
Is Santorini Still Worth Visiting in 2025 - or Has Overtourism Ruined It?
Santorini may be the most iconic destination in Greece, but behind the stunning cave suites and world-famous sunsets lies a growing problem: overtourism. In this travel podcast episode, I take you inside the reality of Santorini in 2025 - sharing shocking statistics, infrastructure challenges, and what it’s really like to visit now.
As the founder of a travel agency for Italy and Greece, I’ve seen Santorini in both the peaceful pandemic era and today’s peak-season crowds. I reveal why cruise ships are overwhelming the island, how tourism is impacting locals, and whether Santorini is still worth a spot on your Greece itinerary.
You’ll hear insider advice and my expert recommendation on how to visit Santorini the right way, including the best alternative Greek islands if you’re craving a more authentic, less crowded experience.
Whether you’re planning your dream trip to Greece or just love exploring the truth behind travel’s most hyped destinations - this episode is for you.
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0:00 Welcome to Santorini 2025: The Hard Truth
0:00 Cruise Ships & Crowds: What’s Really Happening
1:36 Recording from a Cave Suite: Why I’m Here
2:16 Why Santorini Became the Ultimate Bucket List Destination
3:19 My Life on the Island During the Pandemic
5:05 The Surge in Tourism: Latest Visitor Numbers
5:34 Overwhelmed Infrastructure & Local Frustration
7:13 New Laws and Limits: Santorini’s Fight Against Overtourism
7:42 Is It Still Worth the High Prices?
8:19 Walking the Crowded Streets: Our Real Reaction
9:55 Should Santorini Be in Your Greece Itinerary?
10:07 My Travel Agency’s Insider Advice on Visiting
12:59 Best Alternative Greek Islands to Consider
13:59 What Santorini Is - and Isn’t - for Travelers
14:57 Final Verdict: One Day in Santorini Might Be Enough
15:45 Closing Thoughts from the Edge of the Caldera
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