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Singles Holiday on the Greek Island of
Crete
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.
Surrounded by
lovely beaches, stunning countryside, dramatic scenery and high mountains, your
vacation will be hosted by Cretans that have a great knowledge of their country.
You will vacation with single travelers from around the world and experience the
hospitality of local residents. Enjoy a wide range of leisure activities,
sightseeing historical monuments, exploring century old villages, Greek cooking
demonstrations, shopping, water sports, exploring, socializing or just relaxing to
your heart's content! Dine on the excellent Cretan cuisine the hotel has to offer
while having a staff of caring friendly people waiting to ensure your vacation is
unforgettable!
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)
* Greek night dancers provided by hotel every other 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 availabale at additional cost)
* Bus station right outside hotel (20 minutes from Chania)
* Five minutes on the bus to nightlife and the large shopping
area
Hotel
Accommodations
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
greece@bestsingletravel.com
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