In true ECT fashion, we’re heading off the beaten path and steering away from Mykonos and Santorini for now and bringing you recommendations for the capital city of Athens, the southern mainland peninsula of The Peloponnese, and Greece’s largest island, Crete.

Undeniable character, culture, and plenty of craic—we wouldn’t expect anything less from Ireland’s capital. With its newly earned culinary credentials, bracing natural surroundings, lively pub culture, and enduring charm, if there’s anywhere you’re guaranteed to have a good time, it’s Dublin.