5* Royal Mare, Crete

Overlooking the sea, this luxurious resort is surrounded by stunning gardens. Excellent rooms & located near to bustling town Chersonissos - we think it’s a superb tennis holiday location!

The Aldemar Royal Mare, a 5 star resort in Hersonissos, Crete, features all the facilities and comforts you expect from a luxury hotel. Expect spectacular surroundings with sea views, landscaped gardens and a private beach, and count on a world of relaxation either around the many turquoise pools or in the world’s best thalasso therapy centre. Exercise in the fitness centre, serve up a winner at our tennis club and then enjoy the secrets of Cretan cuisine with its exceptional ingredients and light Mediterranean flavours. And did we mention the first-class service? At Royal Mare, we want to make sure that pleasure is all yours.

Tennis Holidays for Everyone

Tennis holidays for everyoneAll our resorts are carefully selected and hand picked, ensuring the quality and service live up to the Active Away standard.

We only travel to the best rated tennis resorts which all have fabulous tennis facilities on site within walking distance. All of our resorts are a maximum of one hour’s transfer time away from the airport leaving you more time to play.

Rooms with a view

Double Room Sea View

Our group holidays are perfect for solo travellers.

We have three room options to choose from:

Double Room Garden View

Beautifully furnished rooms (30m2) with gorgeous garden and a list of facilities designed for your pleasure and convenience. Include a double bed or two twin beds, sofa-bed, bathroom and separate shower, satellite television with music channels, hairdryer, magnifying mirror, safe deposit box, direct-dial telephone, refrigerator (mini bar: on request / at extra charge), free Wi-Fi internet access and furnished balcony or veranda.

Double Room Sea View

Beautifully furnished rooms (30m2) with gorgeous sea view and a list of facilities designed for your pleasure and convenience. Include a double bed or two twin beds, sofa-bed, bathroom and separate shower, satellite television with music channels, hairdryer, magnifying mirror, safe deposit box, direct-dial telephone, refrigerator (mini bar: on request / at extra charge), free Wi-Fi internet access and furnished balcony or veranda.

Double VIP Premium Sharing Pool

VIP rooms (30m2) have their own longchairs and direct access to the semi-private pool, where you will have unforgettable moments of relaxation. Include a double bed or two twin beds, sofa-bed, bathroom and separate shower, satellite television with music channels, hairdryer, magnifying mirror, safe deposit box, direct-dial telephone, refrigerator (mini bar: on request / at extra charge), coffee and tea making facilities with daily refill, free Wi-Fi internet access and furnished balcony or veranda.

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Wining and dining

Main Restaurant “Symposio” From the veranda of the Symposio, meanwhile, you can enjoy dramatic views of the Cretan Sea while indulging in a lavish buffet, prepared with locally sourced ingredients.

Gourmet & Diet Restaurant “Candia” Our At the gourmet Candia Restaurant, style is always on the menu as is a range of Mediterranean dishes and fine wines. And because Royal Mare is famous as a Thalasso spa resort, a wholesome diet is the order of every day at the Spa Cuisine restaurant, offering healthy eating options made of entirely natural ingredients.

Traditional Greek Tavern “El Greco” Among the bougainvilleas in a cobbled yard you’ll find the El Greco restaurant where authentic Cretan cuisine is a mouth-watering specialty.

Beach Bar & Restaurant “Albatros” Don’t forget the beside-the-seaside charms of the Albatros Restaurant, for a real taste of the sea..

Asian Gourmet Restaurant “Sushi Bar” Bringing you the best flavours from the Orient and offering a unique atmospheric setting that combines details from the East with a refreshing modern taste.

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At Aldemar Royal Mare, the experienced chefs are proud to serve inspiration on every plate. And no wonder: they insist on local produce and are passionate about using classical recipes to make the delicious, fresh, healthy cuisine that has become an Aldemar trademark.

Beach and Pools

The hotels main swimming pool has its own bar, towels and sun loungers. The private beach has beautiful golden sand and all the facilities you would expect from a luxury resort.

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It’s all about the tennis!

Our Louis Cayer Designed Tennis Programme!Who Is Louis Cayer?In short, we believe Louis is the world’s best Doubles Coach.

Louis has been working with the GB Davis Cup and GB Fed Cup teams as well as the LTA Coach Development department since 2007.

Louis has also worked with 10 top 100 singles players; however he is internationally re-nowned for his expertise in doubles, having worked with 6 number 1 players and 24 top 50 ATP. In 2016, Louis worked with Jamie Murray whilst he was on route to becoming the world number one in doubles.

What does the programme consist of?22 Hours of Tennis - Morning Coaching Sessions / 30 Minute Afternoon Masterclass Sessions / Doubles Social Afternoon with Top Tips from the Coaches / End of Week Champagne Tournament.

Based around improving your Doubles Play - with a programme designed by the world’s best Doubles Coach.

Morning Sessions - 4 x 2 Hour Sessions through your 1 week holiday. Quality Rallying - Doubles Positioning - Being Comfortable at the Net - Serve and Return - Spin to Win - Doubles Fast Paced Drills.

Masterclass Sessions - 4 x 30 Minute Masterclass sessions lead by your host. An opportunity to take away some top tips from a host personally trained by Louis Cayer. Doubles DNA - Serve & Return - Playing Australian - Louis Cayer’s Top Tips.

Doubles Social Afternoon Sessions - 4 x 2 Hour Organised Doubles Social Afternoons. Organised by your host, with coaches on hand to give tips based around the masterclass sessions.

Day Morning Afternoon Evening

Day 1Arrive and check in at the hotel, upon arrival at the airport you will be met by a member of the Active Away team holding a sign.

Arrive and check in at the hotel, upon arrival at the airport you will be met by a member of the Active Away team holding a sign.

19.30 - Welcome meeting in lobby 20.45 - Evening meal

Day 2 10.00 - 12.00 - Tennis Coaching - Quality rallying and doubles positioning 16.00 - 18.00 - Club Afternoon

19.30 - Evening meal 21.30 - Evening Entertainment 22.30 - Drinks at the bar

Day 3 10.00 - 12.00 - Tennis Coaching - Drills session, fast paced and high intensity

14.30 - Volleyball 16.00 - 18.00 - Club Afternoon

18.00 - Pro Exhibition match 20.30 - Evening meal 21.30 - Drinks at the bar

Day 4 Day OffBook your own meal 21.30 - Evening Entertainment 22.30 - Drinks at the bar

Day 5 10.00 - 12.00 - Tennis Coaching - Volley technique and movement at the net 16.00 - 18.00 - Club Afternoon 20.30 - Evening meal

21.30 - Night out

Day 6 11.00 - 15.00 - Champagne Social15.00 - Pro Exhibition Match 16.00 - Presentation at the tennis courts 20.30 - Evening meal

Day 7 10.00 - 12.00 - Tennis Coaching 16.00 - 18.00 - Club Afternoon 20.30 - Evening meal

Day 8 Check out and depart to airport Check out and depart to airport

A typical week with Active Away...

Tennis Court

Description

• 7 Red Clay

Courts

• 4 Quartz Sand

Courts

Will I be able to remember it?12 Part Guide to Doubles with Jocelyn Rae and Anna Smith - After your holiday, you’ll be sent a video series with 2 of Louis’ trained players (who’ve competed at Wimbledon and in the Fed Cup)! So you’ll be sure to take away some top tips.

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Hotel Facilities

Resort Facilities• 2 table-tennis tables

• Mini golf

• Beach volley

• Fitness centre

• Exercise programmes with trainers

• Music/dance evening 4 times a week

• Games room

• Large-screen TV & DVD room

• Bridge room

• 2 squash courts

• Billiards

• Sauna, hammam oriental steam bath

• Water-sports centre with diving, canoeing, windsurfing, water skiing, pedal boats, parasailing, catamaran sailing, banana-rides and ringos

• Thalassotherapy programmes at the Royal Mare Thalasso.

• Private sandy beach with water sports

• Restaurant (à la carte)

• Restaurant (buffet)

• Seafront restaurant

• Sushi bar

• 29 swimming pools including whirlpool bath & indoor pool

• Pool bar and snack bar

• Lobby bar with evening entertainment

• Tennis Club with 7 red clay courts and • 4 quartz sand courts

• 2 squash courts, volleyball courts and mini-golf

• Games room with pool tables, table tennis and billiards

• Thalasso spa and gym

• 3 indoor and 1 outdoor heated thalassotherapy pools

• Kids’ pool, playground and playroom

• Kids’ club (4-12yrs)

• Boutique shop’s, mini market and hair salon

Please note that some facilities are chargable. Please ask for further information.

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After a hard day on the courts you can soak up some sun on the beach or by the pool. If you feel like you have any energy left, there are plenty of other activities that are on offer.

To book or for more information on any of our holiday’s, please visit activeaway.com or contact a member of the activeaway team at holidays@activeaway.com or call on +44 (0) 207 9657277

What’s included...• 5* Hotel Accommodation

• All Inclusive Basis

• 22 Hrs Professional Tennis Programme - Designed by Louis Cayer

• Active Away Hosting - Fully Hosted Itinerary

• Organised Evening Meals & Activities

• Day Trip Options

• WhatsApp Group with others on the Trip

• Concierge Booking Service & After Sales Support

• Fully ATOL Protected

• Price is for 2 Sharing a Garden View Room

For the best hosted group tennis holidays for singles, couples and families...We’re with you all the way!

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5* Royal Mare, Crete

Tennis Holidays for FamiliesFrom beginners to county players... you’re all welcome at Active Away

Available to book...• Return Flights (from any available airport)

• 20KG Luggage per person

• Return Private Airport Transfers

• Single Occupancy Supplement applicable for single travellers

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