Articles Tagged with Crete

Beach Travel

11 Hotel Rooms and Suites with Epic Beach Views

Around the globe, hotels transform into aspirational homes away from home that deliver just the right lifestyle and vibe, be it boho chic, beach-day glamour or calming to the core. No matter which vibe suites…
Hotel Pools

These 11 Private Plunge Pools Are Next-Level Indulgent

Anything that’s all yours, anytime you want it, is the ultimate indulgent amenity — and that’s precisely the idea behind splurging a little and booking a room with a private plunge pool. With no dress…
Travel by Design

Bright, Breezy and By the Sea, These Hotels Are a Coastal Chic Dream

In case you missed the design memo for self and home, all things coastal chic (and coastal grandmother) are squarely in style. Wondering what that means? Think soft, flowy fabrics in layers of textures and…
Beach Travel

The World’s Most Exceptional Beaches Are Waiting — Here’s Where to Take the Plunge

If you’re dreaming of carefree days with warm breezes and the scent of salt and pine in the air — then the coast is calling. Switch off the phone, leave the laptop behind and savor…
Greece

Crete or Corfu? How to Choose Your Perfect Greek Island Escape

Corfu and Crete lie on opposite ends of the Greek coastline. Corfu is located in the Ionian Sea — closer to Italy’s Puglia region than it is to Athens — while Crete is the southernmost…
Tips + Trends

Across Europe, the Middle East and Beyond, 9 Ways Travel Sparks Connection and Renewal

We travel for many reasons. For some, it’s a chance to escape the mundane and experience the unknown. Others travel to reconnect with their inner selves or loved ones. Even when travels are put on…
Beach Travel

7 Europe Island-Hopping Escapes for Every Type of Traveler

Seeking the perfect Mediterranean island for your next escape? Whether you’re in search of adventure, connecting with family and friends, or rekindling romance during your sandy sojourn, we’ve rounded up seven of the very best…
Beach Travel

The World’s Beaches Are Waiting: Here Are 11 of the Most Dazzling

From mirror-clear waters to wine-dark seas, and secluded shorelines to a queen’s favorite coast, these 11 spots may well be some of the world’s best beaches and coastal towns. As always, check for travel restrictions…
Beach Travel

From la Playa to la Plage, These are 6 of Europe’s Most Underrated Beach Towns

If life’s a beach, Europe has plenty to boast about, but the best strips of sand aren’t always where you expect to find them. So why not say goodbye to bustling tourist hubs and hello…
Tips + Trends

Challenge Yourself in These 8 Bucket List Destinations

Your travel bucket list just got a whole lot longer. From dancing the samba in Rio de Janeiro, to trekking mountains in Rwanda and paying tribute to fish balls in Taipei, Marriott Bonvoy Traveler has…