Greece's financial problems and the general world economic problems are everywhere in the news. Will the Greek financial crisis affect your trip to Greece and the Greek islands? Probably - but that may not be a bad thing.

How Will Greece's Financial Crisis Affect Your Trip?

Figuring out Greek ferry schedules can be a challenge, and to the novice island hopper, it may seem like you really can't get there from where you are. But this is an illusion. There really is a ferry to Amorgos - and here's how to find it and other seemingly invisible destinations in the Greek islands.

February 6th marks St. Photios' Day, a particularly important day for Greek-Americans. Find out why at the celebrations for "The Other Plymouth Rock" - in St. Augustine, Florida, or watch this online video on the arrival of the Greeks in Florida.

And it's never too late to send a free St. Photios' Day or other saint's day Iconogram,provided by the Greek Orthodox Church of America.

I love unusual ways of getting to Greece - and this is a rare opportunity to travel from Singapore to Athens on the Azamara Club Cruises ship, the Quest. This 24-night cruise starts at US 2,929 per person, depending on your cabin choice, or slightly more than $100 per night. On your way to Greece you'll visit India, the United Arab Republic, Dubai, pass through the Suez Canal, and even stop in Egypt.

Once in Athens, you can disembark and play throughout Greece, or stay on your ship for a 10-night Greek Islands cruise with Turkey - which will cost you about as much as the 24-night cruise from Singapore.

Azamara Club Cruises
The discount rate is offered through the Cruise Division Website.