Some say hotel could use a facelift According to recent guests, the highlight of this north coastal Crete, Greece, retreat is its wide stretch of sand. The beach area is stocked with lounge chairs ...

Rethymnon Rethymnon holds tightly to its rich history, which spans centuries of power struggles. Visitors to this city—which hugs Crete's northern ... experts say the beach's soft sand and ...

Crete, home of the Minotaur legend and birthplace of ... Appetite sated, follow the old National road to the outskirts of Rethymnon. Stop anywhere along this beach-lined coast for a refreshing dip, ...

Claimed to be the top beach in Crete by TripAdvisor and one of the best in the world according to previous rankings, Elafonisi promises azure waters, vast dunes, and even pink sand. But the ...

The Minoans were a Bronze Age people who lived on Crete and nearby islands in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Their civilization is renowned for its art and architecture, and is thought to have ...

The island’s tallest peak is just 45 minutes by car from its most beautiful beach ... remoteness. Crete is divided into four ...

From sea life to sunken ships: Discoveries on an expedition ship's submarine diveAfter Seabourn located a long-sunken WWI-era ship in Chile, I'm reminded how diving in an expedition ship's sub can ...

The DOT's new refund rules are hereThe new rules go into effect Oct. 28. Here's what you need to know. Scotland gives us coorie for the dark winter monthsLike the Nordic countries' hygge, coorie ...

Nestled just 3km west of Chania which is considered one of the most beautiful towns in Crete, Agii Apostoli Beach is a hidden gem that has captured the hearts of visitors with its stunning natural ...

Another pink-sand beach on Crete, Balos Lagoon Beach also has soft pink sand and shallow lagoon waters perfect for wading. The beach is reachable by car or boat, but isn’t as easy to access as ...