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Spetses Island

Look out Venice, Greece’s Spetses Island has entered the competition for the most romantic travel option.

Whether you’re looking to class up a first date or just looking to get from Point A to Point B in style, the Horse Buggies of Spetses Island have you covered. The buggies have been in circulation since 1956 and have only grown in popularity in the subsequent years. Though there are cheaper (and faster) commuter options available across the Greek island, they are far less memorable.

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