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Single Travelers Only Hotel April thru October
$2975 Including Air from New York
Crete, Greece
Myths and legends abound on Crete - it is the birthplace of Zeus and home of the legendary Minotaur. It is part of Greece, but with its, own unique culture. Years of occupation by the Romans, Arabs, Venetians, Turks and later by the Germans have left their mark on the island.
A paradise for walkers and lovers of nature, Crete abounds with flowers in the Spring. It is on the migratory path of many rare birds, and the seas that surround Crete are full of marine life for those interested in diving and snorkelling.
For lovers of culture there are museums and world famous archaelogical sites, including the palace of King Minos at Knossos, and the ancient ruins at Phaestos. There are tiny churches tucked away with beautiful frescoes, Roman baths, mosaics and tombs, hidden caves and beaches and ancient olive trees. Crete has it all.
If you ever wanted to experience Greece like a native, Here is your chance!
Stay at a Cretan family owned and operated hotel on the beaches of Crete.
Wonderful accommodations and service and it is strictly for the single traveler.
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Your Crete Greece Singles Vacation begins with a check-in any day of the week and ends with a check-out the following week. Included in the trip price is airfare from New York (JFK) . This will be an overnight flight arriving in Athens the following morning with a connecting flight from Athens to Chania airport on the island of Crete. If possible, Best Single Travel will try to find flights departing your city for the same price as the New York flight to save you the cost of connecting. You will be picked up by the hotel staff and transfered to the hotel, about 35 minutes from Chania Airport.
What you can expect from your Crete Singles Vacation
* Family owned and operated hotel
* Friendly caring people always willing to help & share their knowledge of locations for touring & sightseeing
* Individual needs catered for
* Wide range of activities to choose from
* Excellent Cretan cuisine
* Bed linens and towels are changed every two to three days
* Age of guests is 30-60+ years old, of course any age single traveler is welcomed
* Two private pools
* Fresh water outdoor jacuzzi
* Sun loungers, beach towels & use of snorkel gear (no additional cost)
* Cooking demonstration with the family (no additional cost)
* Complimentary bottle of olive oil from the family's olive trees & jar of olives
* Greek night dancers provided by hotel on Friday night
* Wine tasting with lunch on Friday
* Water provided for the week so you do not have to purchase water
* Welcome cards & flowers in your room
* Courtesy room available on your day of departure
* Taxi on call for hire
* Car and bicycle available for hire
* Early morning breakfast (packed lunches on request) No additional cost
* Bus station right outside hotel (20 minutes from Chania)
* Five minutes on the bus to nightlife and the large shopping area
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All rooms have en suite bathroom with shower, balcony, hairdryer, tea/coffee makers, telephone and ironing facilities. Washer/Dryers are available at no cost. Air conditioning (if needed) available at an additional charge Safe is available at weekly rate.
Amazing Greek Cusine Prepared At The Hotel
The Cretan diet is without doubt among the healthiest in the world and when people visit Crete they want to taste this famous cuisine and enjoy traditional Cretan products such as olive oil, Cretan greens and herbs, oranges, cheeses, rusk, thyme honey, and the fresh local fish. Mother Katerina, a housewife of that old era when everything was pure, is the quality assurance of the original recipes at the hotel. Many of the guests stress that one of the main beauties of the hotel is the homemade food.
Breakfast is a continental buffet which includes coffee, selection of teas, milk, orange juice, ham, cheese, tomatoes, olives, fresh fruits, boiled eggs, muesli, cornflakes, cake, yogurt, honey, fresh bread, whole grain toast, rolls and a selection of jams. Food can be prepared any time of day from an a'la carte menu. There is no dinner on Sunday.
Circular Hotel Bar
This area is popular with guests and locals throughout the day and evening and is very lively after dinner. The bar offers a wide range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, and also serves food. Sip an ouzo at the bar and mix with the locals that come to enjoy the evening and sample the freshly made pizza.
Excursions and Activities
* Tennis courts are available just across the road.
* Water sports are available 300 yards away on the beach.
* Selection of tavernas, bars, supermarkets, shops and a jewelery shop within walking distance.
* A Little Train service across the road offers various trips and a lift to Platanias village for shopping.
* Recalling the battle of Crete.
* Walk up to the German War Cemetery (10 min) and view of the Second World War Maleme aerodrome.
* Shopping in Chania (35 minutes away) or Platanias only 10 minutes away by bus.
* Take the local bus and visit the fishing village of Kolimbari only 10 minutes away.
* Stroll the beach, swim, sunbathe, enjoy your drink or have lunch (fresh fish daily) in the beach tavernas.
The Hotel's weekly Program of Entertainment
The Famous Fish Day
Thursday is a special day, guests are taken to a wonderful beach on the west of the island with turquouise waters and thick long sandy beaches. Swim, sunbathe or just enjoy a drink watching the stunning blue of the crystal clear waters. A visit to a nearby archaeological site is optional.
At lunch time set off south to a hidden beach taverna where the local family waits to meet you. Their son, Nikos free dives with a spear-gun and the catch of the day is sold at their taverna mainly to locals. After meeting the family a visit into the Kitchen is a must, where we see the food being prepared for us. Everything is produced locally apart from the beer. Green beans and greens from the garden, sea weeds from the rocky shores, fresh local fish, tomatoes and cucumbers from their greenhouse. Do not expect to leave early. The goodbye is long. Most of the time guests have to be dragged out of the place with the promise to come again.
History talk lasts about 45 minutes every second Wednesday evening
Find out more about the fascinating history of Crete's 5000 years from Minoan period to Helinistic times, then Roman period, Byzantine era up to modern times. Over the centuries Crete has been invaded by everyone mainly because of its strategic position in the then known world for the control of the eastern Mediterranean and the trade between 3 continents. This obviously had a tremendous impact on the islands traditions, way of life and character of the people.
Walk through the Venetian old town of Chania on Thursday.
Lunch at Petridis taverna on the water front. Nikos, the owner has been a restaurateur for 65 years and refuses to change his laid back life style.
Barbecue and Greek night with Live Greek music and professional dancers every Friday evening.
Get to see the traditional costumes and dances of Crete and mainland Greece. Join your hostess and the dancers for a night with a difference.
Cooking demonstration on Friday afternoon.
Meet in the kitchen and see, smell and taste what will be served for your dinner. Learn how to make stuffed tomatoes, tzatziki and Cretan small cheese pies. Get the recipes and impress your friends at home! Take home a bottle of the family olive oil to remind you of us every time you sprinkle it on your salad.
Group photo session on Friday night. Put on a big smile and the group photo is ready to remind us all of another excellent week.
A visit to our vegetable garden (organic in transition). See for yourself where the vegetables, eggs and chicken you enjoy come from.
Wine tasting. Wine, nibbles, chat and be merry. Sip on the best Cretan and Greek wines (payable locally).
Fishing expeditions - enjoy the scenery and hopefully catch dinner
Birdwatching. Borrow the telescope and come with us to watch some of Crete's wild birds, many of them rare in England.
Crete Singles Vacation Price - $2,975.00*
Trip Includes
* Seven nights single occupancy accommodations
* Seven breakfasts, six dinners, one barbecue all with wine and coffee
* Round trip flights departing from New York to Chania
* Round trip transfers between Chania, Greece airport & hotel
* Hotel sponsored activities (daily)
* Greek Night with dancers
* Wine tasting sessions
* Assistance with sightseeing plans on Crete & islands provided by hotel concierge.
Deposit - $400
Balance is Due 9 weeks before arrival
*Prices are not guaranteed until deposit paid
For Availability and Booking Information
877 848-7477
or
info@bestsingletravel.com
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