Guide to Sissi Crete, one of the prettiest villages on the island

beautiful estuary in Sissi crete

Crete is an absolutely stunning island, packed with beautiful beaches, breathtaking mountains and gorges and charming fishing villages. It can be hard to decide where to head first. I highly recommend a trip to Sissi, Crete which is by far one of the prettiest villages in Crete. This post contains affiliate links. This means I … Read more

Visiting Chania with kids

main port of chania a great place to visit in Chania with kids

Located on the North coast to the West of the island of Crete is beautiful Chania. Full of history, great beaches and delicious food it makes a great base for a Greek family holiday. In this guide to visiting Chania with kids I’m going to take you through where to stay in Chania, what to … Read more

Mitsis Rinela, The Best Family Hotel, Crete

family hotel in crete with pool the mitsis rinela

We recently stayed at the stunning Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort near Heraklion. We wanted a real treat after a couple of years of disrupted travel and that’s precisely what we got. It’s a luxurious all inclusive hotel with plenty of family friendly features thrown in. So if you’re looking for the best family hotel, Crete … Read more

Our magical Palace of Knossos visit

the charging bull fresco behind red pillars at knossos palace

Greek history is simply fascinating. Being one of the oldest civilisations in the world there’s so much we can learn from a visit. The island of Crete is home to many historical locations perfect for a bit of learning on the go. One of the most popular is the Minoan Palace of Knossos near Heraklion. … Read more