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Top ten things to do in western Crete
- By Susan Johnson
- 10 Sept 2021
- What to do
A top ten is a tricky notion when it comes to Crete because there is so very much to see and do. But our little guide to the west will help you begin to scratch the surface of this most beguiling island and get you started on a love affair with enough appeal to last a lifetime. Read more >
Family holidays for five
- By Simpson Travel
- 01 Mar 2021
- Family travel
Karen Beddow, mother of three and editor of award-winning travel blog Mini Travellers, negotiates the difficulties of travelling as a family of five… Read more >
Twin-centre holidays
- By Simpson Travel
- 01 Mar 2021
- Where to go
Want to get more holiday for your time away? Learn about twin centres and why two is the magic number. Read more >
MasterChef winner Irini Tzortzoglou on Crete
- By Simpson Travel
- 17 Feb 2021
- Views and reviews
MasterChef champion Irini Tzortzoglou has lived in England for 40 years. She joined us in Crete for a multi-generational break with her family. Read more >
Films set in Greece: legends of the big screen
- By Simpson Travel
- 12 Apr 2019
- Views and reviews
From Zorba to Captain Corelli, our favourite Greek heroes have all been brought to the big screen against the picturesque backdrop of a sun-drenched Greek island. Read more >
Taking GK Beach Hotel to the next level
- By Simpson Travel
- 12 Feb 2019
- What's new
Long-term Simpson Travel favourite the GK Beach Hotel is undergoing a bit of a transformation for 2019. For the first time, Simpson Travel staff will oversee the whole hotel, led by manager Evie Karataraki. Read more >
Travel Writing Competition Runners-Up 2018
- By Simpson Travel
- 27 Nov 2018
- Views and reviews
The runners-up were Andrew Balchin and Susan Enticott. Andrew's entry is a delightfully evocative piece about a meal at a local taverna on Paxos, and Susan entertained us with a clever and thoughtful story about watching the Royal Wedding amongst the everyday hustle and bustle of Vamos in Crete. Read more >
Things to do in Rethymnon
- By Harvey Smith
- 23 Aug 2018
- What to do
Crete's third city has its own lovely long beach, a rich Venetian heritage and the lively buzz of a university town. Discover the highlights with our helpful guide. Read more >
Arosmari Village Hotel
- By Michael Shaw
- 03 Aug 2018
- Views and reviews
Simpson Traveller Michael Shaw shares the joy of that first-day-of-the-holiday feeling with a beautifully descriptive account of an early morning swim in the Cretan sunshine. Read more >

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