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The 5 best islands to visit in Greece

The 5 best islands to visit in Greece

ByEfrat Sagi-Ofir November 18, 2022November 13, 2023

There are more than 200 inhabited Greek isles and around 6,000 in total. And like many island nations, each inhabited Greek island has its own distinct character.

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ACRO Suites: Luxury wellbeing resort opens in Crete

ACRO Suites: Luxury wellbeing resort opens in Crete

ByPaul Johnson June 1, 2022

Situated in the peaceful Mononaftis Bay on the island of Crete, ACRO Suites offers the ultimate Zen experience.

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Special feature: Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites, Elounda, Crete, Greece

Special feature: Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites, Elounda, Crete, Greece

ByPaul Johnson June 30, 2016November 12, 2020

Equidistant from Europe, Asia and Africa, Greece’s largest island is 260 kilometres long and anything from 12 to 56…

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Special feature: Elounda Gulf Villas, Elounda, Crete

ByPaul Johnson June 4, 2015November 12, 2020

Regular visitors to Crete are probably aware that the small fishing town of Elounda is one of the island’s…

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Special feature: Domes of Elounda, Crete

ByPaul Johnson July 25, 2013November 12, 2020

This month we had one of our most relaxing breaks in a long time, enjoying an 11-day stay at…

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Special feature: Aldemar Royal Mare, Hersonissos, Crete

ByPaul Johnson April 19, 2012April 20, 2012

When we arrived at Heraklion Airport one evening last October, our driver told us that it had rained on…

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Win a stay in a magnificent villa at Elounda, Crete!

ByPaul Johnson January 14, 2011February 6, 2012

Remember Elounda Solfez Villas which I reviewed just over a year ago?  Well, now’s your chance to stay there,…

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Exclusive to A Luxury Travel Blog: 30% off at Elounda Solfez Villas

ByPaul Johnson June 8, 2010June 18, 2010

We have a special booking code for readers of A Luxury Travel Blog who’d like to stay at the…

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Minoan Trail competition from Elounda Solfez Villas

ByPaul Johnson May 4, 2010February 6, 2012

The wonderful  Elounda Solfez Villas on the island of Crete – which I visited in person and ran a…

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