The “caldera” in Santorini is the cliff-top rim from which The View is that magic, dream-like scene that your memory will store forever. Leaving you with a happy smile and a better view of the world!

How do you stay in Santorini and where?

This is the way: We have hand-picked, walked around and been thrilled – on your behalf – with these selected hotels http://www.superbgreece.com/Santorini/hotels.htm

We offer you our full all-questions-answered service ( answered by a real warm human being whose job and delight is to make sure to find out just what you like) experts in booking the best “summer lover’s” hotel for your visit.

Perhaps you just want a little briefing on Santorini? Not aproblem at all – just look here…>
http://www.superbgreece.com/Santorini/index.htm – Santorini explained.

Make a memory worth remembering – the Santorini you are looking for…from us to you

Back from Athens

This means: three great new hotels for next year’s travel to Athens, new roof terraces and dining with views of the Acropolis, low cost simple dining pleasure near Syntagma square, anorak centre (more low cost puffy jackets than you have ever seen) near Omonia and the great bazaar floor of the Fokas store where the clothes “they” didn’t buy cost less, a taxi to Athens airport can cost as little as 25 Euros when there is no traffic around….now it’s down to writing about the scores of new hotels in Crete, Peloponnese, Athens and elsewhere in Greece (this time and the first time for Santorini !) – hand-picked, personally and rigorously inspected gems for your delight when you stay in your perfect place in Greece. Oh yes, the new Acropolis museum is truly taking shape with multiple giant cranes swooping enormous marble items across the skyline from the Acropolis itself to the new museum which is scheduled and is hoped to open at the end of March 2008 (check before trundling over there though).

(Oh and by the way, from January 2008 see ‘em all on www.SuperbGreece.com and www.Crete-Hotels-Rooms.com – get ready for the happiest of travels ! )

Last off the plane and excitedly, ready to grab my suitcase from the luggage carousel at Bogota airport, I noticed a white powder puffing its way out of a seam, depositing talcum powder on the black rubber belts in a most suspicious manner.

I was not the only one to notice, the customs agents were already advancing toward me and the case.

When asked what the powder was, I naively and foolishly mischievous, said “well it’s obviously not cocaine” (for who would Import such To a country some think may actually produce the product ? ) .

In a rare display of good humor among the bureaucrats of the world, they saw the joke, sniffed the heady fragrance of a quality talcum powder and welcomed me to the country.

What has my arrival some years ago in the capital city of Colombia to do with a hotel in Crete that has all too rare rooms available in April and May? What has it to do with a charming and tasteful, well-located, most hospitable, a little stylish, a lot relaxed hotel in Crete positioned on a splendid beach, just a handful of minutes from the romantic Venetian harbor of Chania? Is there a connection?

Well, the many travels and the adventures they delivered in numerous regions of the world, have added that rare perspective – the perspective of the actual traveler or visitor – to the design and unique descriptions of place and hotels, to the service ethic that powers the websites CreteTravel.com and Crete-Hotels-Rooms.com . Amazing advice and consideration of what You want, wish for and relish when on vacation…a drive to find that magical place to stay that will create lifelong sweet memories.

And after all, which hotel is in such demand, but as luck would have it, has a room for you (or a better than usual chance of one) in April and May this year?
Take a look> http://www.crete-hotels-rooms.com/Reservations/Ammos_Hotel.htm

But if you also have yet to get a feel for which out of so many places you (not anyone else just You) ?must visit? on Crete’s wonderfully large, varied and atmospheric island – there is a place to learn the answers easily and it is here> http://cretetravel.com/Where_in_Crete/Cities.htm

As April comes to an end – weather is warming and sunny and spring flowers abound on Crete’s fields, verges, mounds and mountains. Just be sure the talcum powder is wrapped well when you travel.

First day of Crete’s new year adds to the idea that Greece is a sunny country.

The crisp cool morning, the first “elliniko” coffee at a Kafeneio – served with Vasilopita (the traditional Christmas and New Year cake), was tasy and welcome after a long walk past blossoming orange trees, clear quiet air and the sheen of white icing atop the White Mountains of Crete.

Happy new year – with 15 new beautiful small hotels, inns and villas added to the hand-picked wondrous selection offered for the discerning and demanding who will visit the largest Greek island this year at http://www.crete-hotels-rooms.com/Reservations/New_this_season/index.htm or start from Athens on the way to your next visit to Crete http://www.superbgreece.com/Athens/hotels.htm

2007 – it already rolls off the tongue well and seems most welcome.
Good wishes and stride forward in the months ahead !

Crete Hotels and Rooms ( http://www.crete-hotels-rooms.com ) adds a new triplet of villas at Istron – east of Agios Nikolaos and a new addition of a faithfully restored old olive mill building in the west – inland from Kolymbari (just west of Chania)….on 2 November 2005.

I have been told recently by a customer: “the pictures of hotels you see on the internet are so often better than the reality”. Boy, does that hurt!

Why? All my life I have done my best to be honest and truthful. However, I am painfully aware of how easy it is to be grouped together with the many individuals and companies who do not tell the truth, especially when they are trying to sell you something.

I particularly ‘cringe’ when this happens, since I do not consider myself in the business of “selling” people anything. As you – our customers – testify, I and my employees go to great efforts to find out what each and every one of you enjoy when you vacation and match you to a place to stay that you will find just perfect.

It is my cardinal rule – if we don’t offer the one place we believe you would be delighted with – we say so and wish you luck in finding what you are looking for elsewhere (even point you in the right direction if we happen to have any insights).

I try to avoid being ‘spoiled’ by so much positive feedback about our sites and particularly about the extraordinary wealth of information and tips, as well as the largest number of real and accurate photographs of hotels we show (along with accurate, honest descriptions).

I am therefore taken aback when people who have browsed and browsed the internet, searching in vain through ?reservation? or ‘hotel deal’ sites for the information, rates, terms they need before making a booking (try it – it’s shocking how much information is only available after entering all your personal details! ) or had a bad previous experience, put us in the ?same basket? with such careless or slick operators.

How do we implement our honesty and truth principle?
- We start with a detailed, accurate description of the hotel
- We show an incredible number of *real* photographs (where else can you find even up to 35 different photographs for a hotel? ) ? in most cases, we take our own photographs, to avoid having only ?perfectly staged? photographs provided by the hotels.
- We go into great detail of what is (or isn?t) available to visit and enjoy nearby
- We are extremely accurate and careful about *distances* (A mile form the beach manages to become “2-300 metres or yards” according to some companies)
- We give ANY other information you request, again truthfully: at the same time answering your questions such as “what will I see looking out of my window, how busy/quiet is it/is it historic or traditional and..” etc?
- Prices are clearly and simply shown on our website, including all taxes and any extra charges there may be (again without you having to go through steps, entering your name and credit card information to see the final amounts ? unacceptable! )

Unbelievable? Why do we go the last mile, make the effort for you? Well actually it makes good business sense. We have a negligible occurrence of problems of any type and few disappointments (we make sure we are happy that you will be happy before making your hotel reservation).
Our guests come back to us often, year after year.

I am pleased to share that many of you, our guests, tell us “why didn’t you tell me it was so good?” when you have stayed at the perfect place we helped you choose. This is what we aim for with every single reservation, every one of our valued customers.

Doing a job moderately well does not exist in my life…it has to be the best possible result. Who wants to work at something without being passionate about it? Not me!

You work too hard and deserve to have great expectations of these, the greatest and most memorable weeks of your life.

Truth is king! Honesty is the most natural and relaxed way to live. It also builds a good business.
Roger
CreteTravel.com

A fresh look to CreteTravel.com’s website family.

New and consistent colour schemes plus a sparkling redesign, improve the pleasure and usability of the prime guide to Crete http://www.CreteTravel.com and the unique service for discerning travellers wishing to stay only in the most enchanting hotels and villas http://www.crete-hotels-rooms.com

Take a look and enjoy planning your trip to Crete….

Oh yes – driving in Crete is really the best way to go! Best way to see the real deal, the cute villages, the surprise “find” of a beach and get to those magnificent view spots – so even the car rental website has been refined and joins the family look >http://www.crete-car-rental.com

September is becoming an increasingly popular month to visit Crete. This is especially true of the discerning travelers, those who make their own choices, the customer Crete-Hotels-Rooms.com caters to.
The specialist high-level service part of the CreteTravel.com company, is seeing a spree of people making reservations for their extraordinary hand-picked and specially inspected selection of smaller hotels, luxury suites, villas and traditional houses all over the island of Crete.

Crete is big enough to get lost in for weeks on end if you so choose….so”we help design the best experience of this wondrous island with our guests. considering exactly what their preferences and delights are” .

To join the September experience in Crete (a month when weather is normally hot, but not sizzling and the island is not crowded…the package tourists have left) visit http://www.crete-hotels-rooms.com
and discuss your wishes for your island visit. “We will call and discuss the best for you, wherever you are in the world or we can just exchange ideas and home-in on the perfect place for you to stay, by email”.
Look forward to the best of Crete – the Crete you design to suit you!

Crete Hotels and Rooms by CreteTravel.com have added the delightful Palazzino di Corina hotel in Rethymno to their selection of the most special places to stay in Crete.

Crete Hotels and Rooms part of the CreteTravel.com service, now offer those wishing to stay in the old town of Rethymno, this superbly converted ancient building…which has generously spaced and large-windowed rooms and suites, a small swimming pool, beautiful breakfast room, courtyard and perfect location.

CreteTravel.com’s CreteHotelsandRooms offers personal service to individual discerning travellers worldwide, helping them stay in places with that special “wow – it’s beautiful” factor – all over Crete.
From simple studios on an endless and deserted sandy beach to the most luxurious and beautifully furnished suites and villas in Crete. Reservations are made after it is clear that the “right place” has been found for each guest.

To enquire, reserve or look directly at many photos, full description and actual prices for Palazzino di Corina via CreteHotelsandRooms go to
http://www.crete-hotels-rooms.com/Reservations/Palazzino_di_Corina.htm .