Crete-Greece and the Economic Crisis

These days, Greece is having a very hard time financially. In fact is having a hard time long time ago, yet we were somehow managing to put the problem under the carpet and move on.
This 'strategy" sometime ends, and now all greeks (or most of them at least...) are having a hard time.
Most tourist can "profit" somehow from the hard times the country is having. They will profit and have more services for their money, and we as Greeks will profit having our tourism increasing and having some extra money on our wallet (or on our loan bills...)
First of all let's state that Greece is a peacefull European country. The people, other than a bit hot-tempered they are peaceful and hospitable (especially Cretans). No fears for riots, protest, damages...Some protests might take place in Athens in Constitution Square, yet Crete visitros do not plan taking a swim in the fountain there...
Prices eventually will fall in order to attract more clients. Still the government is not easing this self-preserving business process by increasing the VAT, so even some services' prices might fall, the end-user might not be able to profit from this decrease.
As we are not financial analysts nor economics professors, what we want to say here is that Greece and especially Crete, will soon become not only the perfect (we believe that it already is) but the best value for money place for vacations.

Consider a paradise island with plenty of activities of every kind for the visitor (tennis, golf, scuba, hiking) with free falling prices, peace, quiet and above all a European destination, with no hassles, no terrorism, and the best beaches of southern med...

"The Island" - A Must-See when you visit Crete

Although Cretan-born but living all my life in Athens, the capital of Greece, everytime I came to Crete for a visit, I was mysteriously attracted to Spinalonga Island.
The island of Spinalonga, to cut a long story short, hosts an ancient venetian fortress, later was inhabited by Turks, and after that it was used as camp to limit the lepers in there as it was easy to confine them there.

Therefore, the island carries the aura of at least three civilisations, numerous stories, dramas, wars, myths, plus it is a wonderful sight from Plaka...
After Victoria Hislop's best selling book "The Island" which if you check on prior posts we strongly suggested last summer for a summer beach reading, now may we suggest to take the time and visit the island of Spinalonga.
You will find yourself after you step in the island in a completely different place, an excellent venetian island-fortress, meant to guard the passage with heavy cannons, and you will have the chance to check the poor small houses that lepers used to live there, their hospital etc.
The surrounding is really beautiful as you might see in the photos we attach, the stories the guides can tell you numerous, the historical facts breathtaking.
All in all, you will never regret spending your valuable vacations time to go to Spinalonga.
You can either arrange yourself, or you can contact http://www.beeinnet.com/ to participate in the scheduled excursions they have there, and continue your swim, trouble free...

Have fun in Spinalonga. We would like to know your thought and experiences there....

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A Winter Experience in Crete

For the most of us, Crete is a Summer destination. That is mostly correct. Perfect beaches, the sun...wonderful hotels and villas to stay, lively bars and clubs. And above all reasonable prices.
Yet Crete has more to offer. Think this : You play golf, and with the northern Europe heavy weather, you can only play during late spring or summer. In Crete you can have really bargain vacations, as hotels are dramatically reducing their winter prices, and play as long as you desire in the exceptional Cretan Golf Club.
In fact your hotel will be happy to arrange transfers to and from the club and make all the necessary reservations for you.
Now if you are more the bon viveur type, and you are looking for gourmet dinners, and fine wines. Also Crete is the place for you. Appart that you can schedule excursions in the beautiful cretan mountains and try local specialties with the locals, there are numerous restaurants, and wine bars in the main cities (heraklion, rethymno, chania, Agios Nikolaos) where you can dine like a king.

Crete is really beautiful every season. Yet during winter it will be a memorable break conidering you might spend for 10 days what you might spend for a weekend in a ski resort in France.

15th of AUGUST IN CRETE

One of the most important Bank Holidays in Greece is the 15th of August. Celebrating the grace of Virgin Mary, as well as the remebrance of an historical event, the sinking of the Battleship "Elli" in Tinos on the 15th of August 1940, by an Italian submarine.
This day for the whole country not only has religious and historical meaning, but for the modern Greeks marks the week of summer holidays.

During the weeks before and after the 15th, all beaches will be crowded, beach bars will be packed with people having fun.
Therefore as exeperienced travelers would do if they want to visit Crete during this time, please make prior reservations practically for everything. Not only for accomodation, where even the doghouses will be overboked, but restaurants, clubs, sunbeds, make arrangements, and you will have a far better time than the rest.
For the visitor of Crete, these days of August offer the possibility to be able to visit monasteries that are all over the island. Monks will be more than happy to offer you a cup of coffee, a glass of wine and talk about the history of the place. If interested in that it will be a unique opportunity.
Moreover during mid August as the travelers are quite a lot, many towns in Crete organize festivals, concerts and other cultural activities that will entertain the visitor.

If you have not yet decided to visit Crete, moreover, if you have not visited Crete yet, now is the time.
And do not forget that BEEINNET has the best last minute offers for Crete INCLUDING Car rental!

ORDER RESTORED IN THE GREEK FUEL MARKET

Order is restored in the Greek fuel market, after causing major confusion and problems in transportation.

As from today, by a mandate of the Greek government, fuel transportation trucks are ordered to stop their ilegal strike and make deliveries.
This will restore the market into normal as fuel was scarce, and in Greece this time of year with almost all rented cars on the road by visitors was a major loss for many Rent A Car companies.

In Crete there were major problems, many visitors abandoned their rented cars in the hotels and requested a fair refund. By the end of the day, tomorrow the latest in many spots there will be adequate gas for cars and trucks and transportations begin to work again. Business as usual!

Remember that Crete is a great place to discover, with fantastic secluded spots, waiting to visit. Natural beauty mixed with the friendliness of the locals and their hospitality, plus an excellent healthy cuisine make Crete on of the best destinations to visit in without beaking your bank account!!!!

August - The SPA Month

Dear Friends of Beeinnet,

Some people believe that during August Greece, due to extreme winds, might not be the best place to be...

Although meteorological conditions are a fact and usually the north coast of Crete is troubled by winds in August, there are really a million things to do during August vacations in Crete.

Many of the hotels that you can check extensively at our site http://www.beeinnet.com/ offer SPA treatments to the customers, some free, some for a nominal fee.

As all of us are tired and troubled during work and city living, it is a great opportunity to grab and treat yourself in a SPA.
There you will find (in most of them at least) swimming pools with salt water, face and body treatments, massages, Yoga classes, shiatsu massage, sauna, turkish baths etc.

Many of these Hotels have exclusive premium offers in beeinnet, that you should not miss...

Drop the sea for a while, and treat yourself in order to charge for the rough city life. Enjoy Crete in a SPA...