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 THE CURATED ACTIVITIES
 Bespoke experiences, conceived to ele-
 vate the offering of our high-flying
 retreat ever higher.
 Digital Detox  A  one-day  package
 including tasting a mood-enhancing
 breakfast, experiencing the laid-back
 serenity of a fishing trip and more will
 ensure you don’t miss your gadgets a
 single second.
 Experience Cretan food and
 wine You’ll meet artisan producers and
 traditional farmers and you’ll sample a
 selection of field-fresh produce and au-
 thentically local foods, including freshly   place at farm kitchens and traditional   Explore the grounds of the ancient pal-
 harvested honey and artisanal cheese.   villages, and come in a range of options   ace and visit the Archaeological Muse-
 Discover the island’s millennia-long vi-  for omnivores, vegetarians and vegans.  um of Heraklion, with an experienced   Relaxed summer
 ticulture tradition and visit some of the   Explore the traditional villages   multilingual tour guide. Sail to the tiny   vibes meet
 best wineries. Alongside the winery   You can choose based on your specific   uninhabited islet of Spinalonga to dis-  cutting edge
 tours and wine-tasting, you can also   interests, including scenery and photo   cover its fascinating history, visit the   design and
 choose to sample other local special-  ops, natural attractions, local crafts and   medieval Venetian fort and wander the   open air pop up
                                                                            shopping.
 ties including olive oil and local beer.  culture, and history.  streets of the abandoned early 20th
 Cook like a local The classes take   Ancient Knossos & Spinalonga   century leper colony.
                                                                                           THE GREEK
                                                                                           MONSTERS

                                                                                      EXHIBITION AT THE
 If you’re seeking                                                                     CORE PLAYFULLY
 wellness, rest
 and relaxation,                                                                      BRINGS TOGETHER
 you’ll be inspired
 to reconnect with                                                                      ANCIENT GREEK
 nature and re-
 centre yourself.                                                                     MYTHOLOGY AND
                                                                                        21ST-CENTURY

                                                                                             DESIGN.


               Crete By Sea Cruise along the coast   rience Crete’s wild natural beauty with   gion’s religious practices, history and
               of Mirabello Bay or take a motor boat   guided hikes of some of the region’s top   traditions.
               or  even  yacht  tour  to  visit  nearby  at-  natural sights, and the strikingly narrow   Oodles of Fun for little Adventur-
               traction such as Spinalonga, Kolokytha   Sarakina Gorge on the island’s south   ers Visit the CretAquarium, the Aquar-
               beach, Mochlos village and Chryssi Is-  coast.                       ium of Crete – Thalassokosmos in Her-
               land. Treat yourself to a leisurely luxu-  Dive  into Mediterranean magic   aklion, to discover  the  island’s  magical
               ry cruise further afield with profession-  Voulisma, Vai, Kolokytha, Almyros, Am-  underworld world. Enjoy splashing good
               al staff tending to your every desire.   moudi and Agriomandra... Talk to our   fun in the sun at Waterparks! Or, spend
               Or, finally,  set sail for the soul of Crete   concierge  team for  detailed directions   a day at Amazonas Park, surrounded by
               with a uniquely authentic experience   or to arrange private transfers.  a host of exotic -and not so exotic- an-
               aboard the Meraki, a gorgeous tradi-  Visit Historic Monasteries  Dis-  imals. And last but not least, a day at Di-
               tional Greek caique.              cover the island’s Venetian and Byzan-  nosauria Park is guaranteed fun for the
               Take a hike on the wild side Expe-  tine heritage, and learn about the re-  whole family. v





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