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Idyllic Hydra Island Hotel Is Sponge Worthy

Where: Hydra 180 40, Hydra, Hydra, Greece

Literally. Bratsera Hotel is a converted 19th-century sponge trading post on Greece's Hydra Island. The property is on vehicle-free Hydra, but is only a 90 minute ferry boat ride from Athens, and everybody loves ferry boats.

In the off season Hydra Island can be sparsely populated, but still come complete with excellent weather.

The hotel's make shift website provides a long, detailed video of the hotel that gives you a feel for what is like to spend a night or two in an old sponge factory.

We hear the hotel pool can get a bit shady, and by shady we mean without sunlight, though who knows about the dude in the speedo pictured above, but keep this in mind--it is the only hotel pool on the island.

Bedrooms have whitewashed walls, high ceilings, and the in-house restaurant is well regarded.

Tip:  Avoid the rooms without balconies and yes, thin walls + honeymoon hotel = sleepless nights for some.

Low season rates start at €132.00.

[Photo: tmarie78]