The travelers: Concord residents Barnie Race and Ann Allen, owners of Bay Area Jump, and their daughters Alexandra, 19, and Karina, 17.
The trek: We explored the Greek Islands for two weeks. This was our daughter Karina's graduation trip. She chose this location after watching "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants."
Best beds: Our family, hands down, chose Alkyoni Beach Hotel (www.alkyonibeachhotel.gr) on the island of Naxos as our favorite for the combination of location — only small grassy sand dunes separating us from the beach, short walk to town — amenities, fabulous food, bar, and very friendly staff. We all liked it for different reasons, and were sad as soon as we left.
Best eats: Taverna Akrogiali, in the small town of Ag. Georgio on Antiparos — right on the water, away from the crowds. String of octopus drying out front. Fresh, grilled sardines, straight from the sea. Greek salad with delicious homemade goat cheese. Amazing light, thin French fried zucchini sticks.
