Rugged mountains, miles of beach, historic towns and a distinctive culture: you'll find it all in captivating Crete. The Minoan civilisation put the island on the map in the Bronze Age, leaving behind ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lauren Mowery covers drinks, travel, food, and sustainable living. This article is more than 3 years old. The private beach at ...

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Have you ever felt your entire body exhale? I did, for the first time, after 24 hours at Minos Beach art hotel. Yes, the magnificent property—its 135 rooms, bungalows, suites and villas effortlessly ...

At a glance: Elounda, Crete for a laid-back beach break What: Calm coves, warm Aegean swims and low-rise luxury on Mirabello Bay Where: Elounda on Crete’s north-east coast, with Elounda Bay Palace and ...

Crete offers plenty of fun in the Grecian sun.

JW Marriott will make its Greece debut with this summer's opening of the JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa. Located near the city of Chania, the resort will be situated along Marathi Beach, offering a ...

21 best hotels across our favourite Greek islands – Crete, Corfu, Mykonos and more - Greece isn’t short of an island or two – here are the best places to stay when you visit in 2026 ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Blessed with beautiful beaches, mountains, canyons and buzzing cities, Crete undoubtedly has it ...