Crete is the largest of the Greek islands, and has everything from delicious food to historic sites, charming villages and beautiful beaches like Balos and Elafonissi. The northern coasts of the island have more tourism facilities, while the southern coasts offer more peaceful, secluded environments.
Located on the southern side of the Aegean Sea, Crete’s history stretches back millennia, which visitors can learn more about at ancient sites like the Minoan Palace of Knossos in Heraklion, which is said to be the source of the myth of the labyrinth and the minotaur.
The western region of Chania is dominated by the high White Mountains, while the city of Chania is known for its Venetian architecture. Heraklion, the most densely populated part of the island, is known for its archeological treasure and great gastronomy scene. Rethymno is considered one of the island’s most beautiful regions, with stunning mountain landscapes dotted with small traditional villages, while Lasithi, to the east, is known for being home to the palm tree forest of Vaï and lots of luxurious resorts.
| Languages spoken | Greek |
|---|---|
| Currency used | Euro |
| Area (km2) | 8.336 km2 |
| Country name | Greece |
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Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ilonka and the team are absolutely wonderful. I highly recommend them! They are so helpful, proactive and thorough and they make booking a holiday a very seamless and straightforward experience! They have beautiful properties and just “get” travelling with children. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay in any of the places they recommend! We’ve booked multiple trips with them and will continue to do so - it really does make booking a holiday stress free and exciting. Thank you!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We booked an autumn break through The Little Voyager and couldn’t be happier that we did! Ilonka was a pleasure to deal with and made choosing and booking so easy. It was really helpful to be able to speak to her about the details knowing that she had actually visited the hotel. We stayed at The South Tyrolean Art Nouveau Hotel and it was exactly what we were looking for. Gorgeous spaces for kids and grown ups, a cosy mountain feel and lots of activities for us all. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful and made our stay as relaxing as possible. It has a perfect position set high in the mountains but also minutes to the city via a cable car. We would love to visit again and will also be using The Little Voyager for any future trips too! We can’t rate them highly enough! Thank you Ilonka and team!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We contacted The Little Voyager in spring time because we were finding it really tricky to find a summer holiday. Whilst there were plenty of options out there, it felt difficult to decide on one, especially once you delve into the associated reviews. Ilonka contacted us really promptly and once she knew what we were after, started sending us different options based on our budget and where we wanted to be. We decided on a hotel and Ilonka booked it all for us from there, so it was super stress free and easy. Ilkonka was actually at our hotel when we were there and it was great to meet her and put a face to the company. She's a really lovely person who genuinely cares about the experience you have. Ilonka worked with our hotel to make sure we had a really spacious room facing the sea and it was absolutely fantastic. We loved our holiday, it was absolutely spot on and we wouldn't hesitate booking with Ilonka again next year.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 100% recommend both the little Voyager and our stay in the Austrian Mountain resort. It was possibly the best holiday we've been on with something to do for everyone, whether it's spending all day in the various pools, going for walks in the mountains, mountain biking through the trees or playing in kids club. And to top it off, getting excellent Austrian food delivered straight to our chalet door for both breakfast and dinner was the icing on the cake. We will likely be coming back. :)Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an amazing summer holiday at the “south tyrolean nature resort” the team of little voyager was incredibly helpful and kind when guiding us to book this wonderful vacation. An unbelievable place that will forever live in our memories. Thank you Little Voyager for making an unforgettable experience to our family.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Having stayed at a previous Little Voyager property in Portugal I felt very confident in booking Cretan Eco Resort. And it did not disappoint. Ilonka is incredibly helpful, always gets back to you with availability and answers to questions very promptly. If you want a high-end holiday for adults which also ticks all the boxes for kids (often a difficult balance to strike), I strongly suggest using Little VoyagerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have enjoyed 3 amazing holidays - in France, Spain and Italy over the past few years, organised by The Little Voyager. The properties are amazing and the service is very personalised. I cannot recommend The Little Voyager more highly. Keep up the amazing work, Ilonka and the team. I am looking forward to our next holiday.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have just come back from a week at The Halkidiki Beachfront Retreat and couldn’t have had a more perfect, stress-free holiday - thank you so much for helping us organise it! We absolutely loved the hotel; it was perfect for our 4 and 2 year old. They both loved the beach - we were there everyday. The shallow, calm water meant they could play on their own in the sea while we were able to watch from the sun beds! The food at the hotel was excellent; a really great breakfast spread everyday and a good choice for lunch and dinner - they also had a good kids menu. We also found a few lovely restaurants nearby for when we wanted a change of scene. The staff were also great and so patient and kind with the children. Would highly recommend The Halkidiki Beachfront Hotel, we are already planning when we can go back!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’ve just returned from a wonderful (kid free!) trip to IKOS Andalusia, thanks to Little Voyager’s recommendations and help with planning all details, we had a truly wonderful time. We’ve now worked with Little Voyager to plan both family and adult getaways and I couldn’t recommend their services more!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Booking holidays has become my favourite thing to do! The whole process is made so much easier and fun with Ilonka and her team! It’s been another year they planned our holidays and again it was so good! IKOS Olivia is a fantastic place, true to the “IKOS promise”. The resort is lovely and has all of the amenities you may think of. I especially love the restaurant selection, as it’s amazing to dine in fancy a la carte places every day! The staff in IKOS is again great, the attention they give you and the smile they greet you with everyday brightens your days, and stays with you once you finished your holidays. I can’t wait to plan my next holidays with Little Voyager and I must say the IKOS range is again quite high on the hit list!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
