12 Questions With Hong Kong’s Cindiddy on Santorini & Mykonos, Greece

We caught up with Hong Kong’s blogger darling Cindiddy as she frolicked in the waters of Santorini and Mykonos, Greece at Grace Santorini and Grace Mykonos and locked her up till she answered all our burning questions – Was it postcard perfect? Did Greek water taste different? Was the sky a different blue? Well, she didn’t exactly give us the Pantone number of the sky, but she did take close to a billion photos, so we may live vicariously through them.

"Make sure the camera is charging and take a backup phone battery" We wonder how many shots she took!
“Make sure the camera is charging and take a backup phone battery.” We wonder how many shots she took!

How did you plan your trip?

I wanted everything to be perfect. I’ve been dreaming about going to Greece since I was little, and now I have this chance. I had to plan my trip according to what I’ve always thought it would be. So, I had to think about what to wear. Clothing that would pop with Greece as a backdrop. Activities; where to go, what to eat, things to do. What photos to take, etc. And it turned out exactly the way I thought it would be.
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Don’t forget your tousled beach hair!

Most authentic eats at?

Dimitri’s at Amoudi Bay. We had grilled octopus at almost every meal. We still think it was the best there.

Have you been this jealous of a squid before? Didn't think so.
Have you been this jealous of a squid before? Didn’t think so.

Shop till you drop at?

The little ‘market place’ in Oia, Santorini was great. I love wearing the evil eye jewelry and they were selling them everywhere.

"Greece sells wrapped hats everywhere, if you forgot yours, you can even buy it in a bar!"
“Greece sells wrapped hats everywhere, if you forgot yours, you can even buy it in a bar!”
Did she buy the pony too?
Did she buy the donkey too?

4 words to describe Mykonos

Fun, relaxing, exciting, energizing.

Bets are on whether she took that dive!
That’s gotta be a super long selfie stick.
Don't look down!
Don’t look down!

Party with the locals at?

The closest to partying with the locals was when I started drinking wine with the waitress at Nammos beach club.

Feeling the effects of Greek wine?
Feeling the effects of Greek wine?

Don’t leave Mykonos without…

Taking as many photos and videos as possible. Snapping at everything you know you want to remember in the future.

Also don't forget to take one for your Facebook profile pic!
Also don’t forget to take one for your Facebook profile pic!

7 Greek wardrobe essentials?

Hats. A healthy selection of sunglasses. Bright coloured outfits. Sandals, flip flops, and comfortable shoes to explore the city in. Bathing suits are a must, why not bring one for everyday you’re spending time by the water?

"I would recommend a strapless dress because in the hot summer, airy and comfortable clothing is required."
“I would recommend a strapless dress because in the hot summer, airy and comfortable clothing is required.”
There's no such thing as too much colour!
There’s no such thing as too much colour!

Dream Mykonos #OOTD 

A long white lace Zimmermann cover up. Barefoot. With reve by Rene aviators.

Hat's off to you, Cindy. That's one gorgeous picture.
Hat’s off to you, Cindy. That’s one gorgeous picture.

Worth staying in bed for?

The personalized pillow combination. When you book your stay at the Grace Hotel, they email you a bespoke form. You get to choose the number of pillows you want and how firm or soft you like them to be.

It's important to show off that gorgeous wardrobe too!
At some point you’ll need to show off your gorgeous wardrobe too!

Worth getting out of bed for?

The friendly, helpful and polite staff at both Grace hotels. The almost mandatory breakfast with champagne. The gorgeous view!
Sunsets and wine, the answer to everything.
Sunsets and wine, the answer to everything.

Favourite drink at Grace?

Wine, wine, wine and their signature cocktails. They make some of the most well thought out cocktails you’ll ever taste.

Just have to get those cocktail photos on Instagram!
Just have to get those cocktail photos on Instagram!

Highlight of your trip? 

The beautiful sunsets.

Sigh. We would say the same.
Sigh. We would say the same.

Drooling with want? You too can live it up in Greece and win a 2-night stay at Grace Mykonos (worth $20,000HD) and Net-a-Porter $5,000HKD spending vouchers just by entering the Elle Hong Kong Greek Getaways contest, here.

 Photos credited to: Main and Cindiddy
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