A Beeinnet Suggestion

Although making dine&wine suggestions from Beeinnet will be arranged formally in a while, and all Beeinnet.com visitors will have the chance to try our selections, we are tempted to propose a restaurant that is great every time we have the time to visit and try it's delicious food.

It is called Don Rosario and it is based in Chania.
The restaurant used to be last summer in a great place by the sea, near the Ravdoucha village, yet now is situated in the Souda Interchange, just over the National Road.
The environment is now more civilized but simple. No extravagant decoration, no extra luxuries. Plain simple quality Italian cuisine.

All pasta come served in a large pan and the tastes and the quality are way above average. In fact to eat similar food in any European capital you will be needing 3-4 times more money.
Service is smart and polite, they try to be more smart than polite though, yet they are fast and try to meke you comfortable and help with any request you may have.
The owner is like coming out from an old Italian movie. Although I believe he is Greek he speaks fluently italian and he prefers to act like an Italiano around the restaurant to support his image.

The wine list improved during this winter, yet do not expect to find a large variety of wines. Some basic Italians are on their wine list, yet with substantial absences (no Frascati etc).

Call them to make a reservation on 28240-23781, it will make your visit and your money worth.

Beat the Crisis Travelling

The recent economic turbulence has created high levels of uncertanity to all. Most of us consider travelling a luxury and it is the first expense to cut back when in financial trouble.

However, consider that you need recreation to be able to cope with work problems, get some sun, a suntan, relax with your wife or girlfriend, have a good relaxed time, and get back to work ready to struggle for some more months.
Expenses for travelling can be quite high, especially when travelling abroad. Yet smart choices can help you save lots of money and be able to still have these moments you deserve in the sun.
Now with the interent you can search easily for the best price and for an affordable lodging, rent a car, book tickets. If you do all these early enough, you can save up to 50% from the expenses.
You can start of course by visiting www.beeinnet.com if plan to travel to Crete or Santorini. There you will find excellent Hotels, Villas, Apartments, Houses, carefully selected, in great value for money prices.

EUROPE REOPENS FOR FLIGHTS

London, England (CNN) -- Airports across Europe began reopening Wednesday, six days after ash from an Icelandic volcano forced the shutdown of airspace and stranded thousands of passengers around the world.

The airspace over the United Kingdom, Norway, Belgium and Ireland was open again, and German and Danish airspace was expected to reopen fully later in the day, air traffic authorities said.
French authorities said all long-haul flights were leaving from Paris airports, along with 60 percent of short-haul flights.

A British Airways flight from Vancouver was the first to land at London's Heathrow Airport late Tuesday, and a total of 25 mostly long-haul flights had landed by the morning, the airport said. There were no takeoffs by Wednesday morning, though, and the airport warned that not all flights would operate right away.

Latest air travel developments
Manchester Airport said four planes would land there Wednesday morning but no departures had yet been scheduled.
More on http://www.cnn.com/

Moreover, according to Crete local press, more than 8,000 tourists are stranded in Crete due to the volcanic activity, and the cost of this situation is estimated approx. 500,000 € daily. To help tourists move to their destination, the cretan agency Cretan Holidays S.A hired coaches to manage to send tourists with health problems or in emergency to Germany, using vessel to Piraeus and then by road to Germany.

THE CRETAN CULTURE

Tradition and culture on Crete are very closely linked to another. Even today in some of the villages the traditional customs and way of life still exist, e.g. the man is the undisputable head of the family. The women have their freedom, but this doesn't include all rights by a long way. Most of the rights and duties of the women are restricted to bringing up the children and looking after the house. The men enjoy going to the cafenion where they spend hours. A cafenion is a bare, plain, simple room, in which the men read their newspapers, enjoy their coffee, play backgammon, discuss and of course during all this time they play with their Komboloi, a sort of rosary of beads.

At every occasion the Cretans sing and dance. Particularly in the last years, the old folk dances are experiencing a comeback. Everything on this island is hotter. Words, songs, dances, love and hate as well as feelings and thinking. Most events and celebrations take place locally. The most important Greek-Orthodox celebration is Easter.

One of the best characteristics of the Cretans is without doubt their hospitality. This has an ancient tradition on the island and that still applies today.

On Crete not only is wine produced, but also drunken with pleasure. Greek food is usually served lukewarm, while cooking is done only once a day and the meals kept warm. During your trip through Cretan cuisine, don't forget that Cretan food doesn't just consist of "Greek salad" and "Tzatziki".

Souvenirs at amazingly good value are on sale. Souvenirs such as lace tablecloths, leather bags and belts, pottery jugs and figurines.