Santorini - Flight and Accomodation

Santorini, a little city in Greece, will be the first stop of our big adventure. It's crazy how scenic this place is; every corner is picture perfect. I'm a big sucker for views like these, so I'm definitely 100% excited to visit this place.

Flight: Probably British Airways, or Emirates. Budget: SGD 1700.

Accomodation: Airbnb/ Groupon

We mustn't make the same mistake as we did in Bali - we need to get a hotel near most of the attractions we want to visit. Here's a map of Santorini.

I read up and apparently Fira is where the hustle and bustle are. I think both of us prefer a happening, crowded area with loads of activities as compared to a quiet beach getaway. Even if it's noisy. So I decided that we got to stay near Fira. So Fira is where the shops, restaurants, clubs are.

Kamari is apparently where the best beach is, and also where our open air cinema is located. The best sunset view is in Oia.

A few places I shortlisted: 

~https://www.airbnb.com.sg/rooms/703920?s=Twws (10 mins away from Fira)
Rates: SGD 37/person/night

https://www.airbnb.com.sg/rooms/629039?s=tA8c (Thira)
Rates: SGD 48/ person/night

~Kavalari (Fira) Super super convenient
Rates: SGD 70/person/night

~https://www.airbnb.com.sg/rooms/773673?s=ZauC (Kamari)
Rates: SGD 30/person/night

En Plo Boutique Suites (Oia)
Rates: SGD 75/person/night

~Evgenia Suites (Fira) 10 minutes away from center hub, free airport transfer,
Rates: SGD 35/person/night
vevgenia@otenet.gr

~Scirocco Hotel (Fira) SUPER PRETTY, 3 minutes away from Fira's center hub
Rates:  SGD55/person/night (before 10th May) or SGD 88/person/night (after 10th May)

~Angel Studios (Fira), 10 mins away from Fira, in a small village next to Fira
http://www.angelstudios.gr/en/gallery.php
Rates: SGD 38/person/night

Narrowing down the picks to just three:

*Take note that beds in Greece are hard and thin, so don't be upset if your bed is not comfortable*

1. Thea Studios for 2 (Airbnb) 
check out the listing here
SGD 38/ person/night
Pros: Cheap, relatively pretty, clean, nice exterior, 10 minutes walk to town, 2 minutes drive to town, free airport transfer
Cons: Not in town itself

2. Evgenia Suites (Tripadvisor) 
check out their website here and their reviews here
SGD 34/person/night
Pros: Cheap, many good reviews, swimming pool, 7 minutes walk to town
Cons: Not all rooms are renovated (only the renovated rooms are pretty, the rest are damn bad), not in town itself, room may be small

3. Scirocco Hotel (Tripadvisor) - will only book if we go before 10th May
check out their website here and their reviews here 
SGD55/person/night (before 10th May) or SGD 88/person/night (after 10th May)
Pros: SUPER SUPER PRETTY, 3 mins walk to center hub, right in the center of town, bustling area, amazing view
Cons: Expensive