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Crete Island: A Destination with a Celestial Potential

A look at the tremendous potential of sustainable Crete hospitality and tourism with some of the industry's most knowledgeable experts.

An Empyrean Whisper: The Fate of the Mysterious Minoans

Beyond the science, the religion and the spirit of the Minoans speak of an unimaginable Utopia lost, and the fate…

More Rumors, Legends, and Myths of Crete

One of the most interesting legends of Greece is the story of the daughter of one of the Cretan Curetes…

19 More Instagram Reasons for Loving Crete Island

Crete Island. If you've been here, you want to come back. Maybe forever, like me. Friends ask me all the…

An Important Message for Crete Taverns and Restaurants

Crete taverna owners should be rejoicing at the news Airbnb is making inroads into the monopoly hotels and resorts have.

Minoan End Times: A Look Into the Primordial Soup of the Gods

A catastrophe of unimaginable devastation may have put an end to humanity's brightest moment - the mysterious Minoan Civilization.

‘Contemporary Minoans’ Event Fascinates Audience at the Museum of London

Held earlier this month in London, the cultural event "Contemporary Minoans: Cretan culture, source of inspiration”, saw renowned academics, artists, and…

Visit Archanes for a Sampling of Sacred Cretan Village Life

One of Crete's most idyllic and picturesque villages, Archanes is a manmade wonder in the middle of an Eden-like natural…

Beneath the Gates of Phaistos: A Story of Future Crete

Beneath the Gates of Phaistos is a novel embracing the hidden secrets of the mysterious Minoan Civilization. It's a journey…

Discovering Itanos: A Search for a Lost Minoan Palace

At the far eastern corner of Crete Island, an amazing prehistoric city once existed. Visiting the ruins left at Itanos…

Greek Destinations: Mount Psiloritis on Incredible Crete

The highest peak of Crete, Mount Psiloritis, rises some 2,456 meters above the sea. This UNESCO treasure is a nature…

New Finds at Zominthos Palace Reveal More of the Majestic Minoan World

Perched 1200 meters above sea level on an isolated plateau in the shadow of Mt. Psilotirits on Crete, the Palace…

On the Trail of the Eternal: The Secrets of the Minoans

The continuing saga of the magnificent tapestry of humanity woven within the secrets of the Minoans. Part of a series…

The Best of August: Crete Instagram Love From Paradise

Time for some of the best shares from Crete in August via Instagram. As the summer winds down, Crete experiences…

The Mystery of the Eteocretans – Gatekeepers of Crete’s Hidden Past

Homer's Odyssey tells of the hero Odysseus visiting Crete on his return home. The tale also tells of the unsolved…

Students on Crete Connect With Tourism Professionals in Career Initiative

The Tipping Point (TTP) and the G & A Mamidakis Foundation joined forces recently on Crete to offer an educational…

Moscow TV Producer Ramilya Gilyazova and the Cretan Paradise

A couple of weeks back we had the privilege of spending time with one of Russia's most successful TV producers…

The Best Tweets from Greece in July of 2019

Tweets from Greece are so often amazing, we thought we should share this part of the journey. After all, this…

UK News That Effects Crete’s Tourism and Hospitality Value

Heathrow may “shut down” if more than 4,000 workers walk. Thomas Cook may go belly up. And UK travelers and…

Is the 2019 Crete Tourism Season a 112 Booking Emergency?

A report on the state of the Crete hospitality market which will show key flaws in the strategies in place…