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1. Crete Holidays
November 17, 2008
As well as being the largest island in Greece, Crete is the fifth largest in the Mediterranean and an extremely popular, reasonably priced tourist destination. It boasts an impressive history and is known as the home of the Minoan civilisation.
In the height of the summer season, during July and August Crete is an ideal beach based holiday but can be incredibly hot, reaching temperatures of over 40°C (100°F) in the shade. Diving and snorkelling are popular attraction, as are the dolphin viewing cruises. However, it is also ideal for a winter holiday in November to February, which are the ... (read more)
Author: Luc Besson
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2. A Holiday Destination in Minoan Crete
May 19, 2008
The Greek island of Crete was the home of the Minoans, an ancient civilisation who preceded even the ancient Greeks. The Minoan civilisation is in fact the oldest of all European civilisations and was the first to use a written language. Considering that Minoan palaces on Crete were built 4000 years ago and devastated when the Greek Island of Santorini erupted 3600 years ago, it is surprising that so much of them still remains.
A travel tip for finding a holiday destination in Crete that combines the best in beach vacations with the exploration of three Minoan palaces, is to stay in the r... (read more)
Author: Stewart Palmer
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