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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]There’s far more to do in Italy or Greece in mid/late October than Montenegro or Croatia. Even if you’ve been to Italy or Greece, it’s doubtful that you’ve seen everything. [/b]

When we were in Montenegro last summer, locals in the tourism industry (think: drivers and guides) struggled to identify things to do.

Plus, the restaurants aren’t equipped for steady tourism, so the food and service are really, really lackluster.

Moreover, the war in Ukraine prompted a lot of Ukrainians (and Russians) to buy properties in the desirable areas (Kotor and Perast), causing a housing crisis. Add to that the conversion of housing to airbnbs/mini hotels, and the end result is locals are tripled up (grandparents, parents, kids) living in close quarters…and irate that they can’t find affordable housing. Practically speaking: it’s a rather strained situation: they seemingly want tourist dollars, but they detest the tourists who have negatively impacted their daily living.

This is different from other places I’ve visited insofar as the Montenegrins aren’t shy about showing their displeasure to tourists. You can probably google some of it (crime and assaults—including spitting on tourists and throwing drinks in their faces while walking down the street). Facebook tourist groups have started curating comments by deleting anything remotely negative.

I’m glad I saw it, but I wouldn’t return…unless perhaps on a cruise ship/boat for a day. Sailing into the Bay of Kotor is truly amazing; the peaked mountains dotted with old stone churches and villages is stunning. If you don’t sail in though, you really can’t appreciate the natural beauty. [/quote]

NP.  Where in Greece would you recommend for that time of year?  The only time I've been was to Mykonos for a bachelorette party years ago in the summer and it was so hot.  I'd like to go back but not in the summer.[/quote]

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