The ultimate luxurious escape,Elounda Bay Hotel and Villas await…

65kmfrom Heraklion International

Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis”

35minby several daily flights from Athens

(severa routes per day)

8kmfrom the cosmopolitan

city of Aghios Nikolaos

1.5kmfrom the picturesque

fishing village of Elounda www.eloundabay.gr

EloundaBay

Captivating views, exceptional service and unparalleled opulence awaits at Elounda Bay Palace Hotel,

Crete. Set in a breath-taking location overlooking the crystal clear Mediterranean Sea and amidst 20

acres of luscious greenery, a stay at this retreat is one never forgotten. With a winning combination of

pristine private beaches, outstanding facilities and attention-to-detail service, the property is a leading

hotel on the island.

Unrivalled luxury beside the sea…

AccommodationOffering an extensive range of accommodation options, from state-of-the-art, high-tech villas to family-friendly suites with a private garden, there’s a room type to please every traveller.

264 rooms 20 room types

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Smart Club

Smart Club

172 Double Rooms

86 - Double RoomsGarden & Mountain View (available also with connecting door)

25 - Double Rooms Side Sea View (available also with connecting door)

32 - Double Rooms Sea View (available also with connecting door)

7 - Double Bungalows Garden View22 Double Bungalows Sea View

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Prestige Club

Prestige Club

52 Deluxe Rooms

27 - Deluxe Rooms Sea View

13 - Deluxe Bungalows Side Sea View

12 - Superior BungalowsSea View with Shared Pool

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Elite Club

Elite Club:

27 Bungalows & Suites

3 - Family Suites Garden View with Shared Pool

9 - Superior Bungalows Front Sea View with Shared Pool

12 - Deluxe Hotel Suites with Sea View

3 - Executive Bungalow SuitesPool View

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Silver Club

Silver Club:

9 Suites & Villas

4 - Luxury Junior Suites Front Sea View with Shared Pool

2 - Junior Bungalow Suites Waterfront with Shared Pool

3 - Mediterranean Villaswith Private Heated Pool on Seafront

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Exclusive Club

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Exclusive Club:

4 Suites

1 Penthouse Suite with 3 bedrooms & Panoramic Sea View

1 Presidential Suite with Private Heated Pool on Water’s Edge

1 Grand Suite with Private Heated Pool on the Sea Front

1 Palace Suite with Private Heated Pool & Sea View

Restaurants& BarsFrom tantalising, diverse cuisine

to a host of venue options, every

mealtime at Elounda Bay Palace

promises an extraordinary dining

experience

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Aretoussa Main Restaurant

Ariadne a-la-carte Seaside Restaurant

Thalassa Restaurant

F Waterfront Restaurant

In Room Dining

Poseidon Pool Bar

Sail-in Beach Bar

Our new sensory indulgence

“Rediscover your inner self.” Henri Chenot

Slip into the luxurious ambience of the new

ThalaSpa Chenot, an elegant balance of both

holistic rejuvenation and relaxation in a setting

of complete serenity and tranquility.

Using signature Chenot techniques, highly

skilled therapists offer unique, bespoke

treatments incorporating the purest ingredients

with scientific advances. Ideal to create

renewed health and physical, psychological

and emotional well-being.

Espace Vitalite Chenot

Activities & Leisure

• Water Sports including: water- skiing, sailing, windsurfing, wave runners (jet ski), range of towable toys• Outdoor seawater swimming pool• Open-air amphitheatre (movies/shows)• Secluded white sandy beaches, with umbrellas & sun beds• Extensive gardens with walking paths• Bridge lounge• Shopping arcade• Sightseeing excursions & travel info desk• Cretan Museum of Popular Art• Crete Golf Club, 18 hole-72 pars, 35 min drive from the hotel (guests at Elounda Bay Palace are given special reduced green fees and Preferred tee times at The Crete Golf Club.)

• Themed Nights, i.e., Greek Night, Lobster Night, Cuban Night• Children’s supervised animation programs• Daily fitness programme• Gym and personal training• Five floodlit tennis courts• Volleyball• Badminton• Basketball• Table tennis• Football pitch (grass)• Mini golf• Boat trips by traditional Kaiki - To Spinalonga Island, Agios Nikolaos, Fishing trip, Sunset cruise• Diving center - Ranging from elementary courses to specialized courses, PADI certified.

Activities & Leisure

Indoor Pool

SaunaHammam

Well-Fit Studio

Why Elounda Bay Palace Hotel?- Family-friendly, from room types with private gardens to countless activities including a kids club- State-of-the-art facilities- Picture-perfect surroundings- Exceptional, attention-to-detail service- Exciting activities and excursions- Perfect for destination weddings and honeymooners- A perfect base for exploring the island of Crete

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Awards

Award of excellenceSovereign

Award of excellenceWine Spectator

“Thalassa Restaurant”

Gold MedalBest a la carte accomodation

Thompson world of Tui

Five Star Diamond AwardAmerican academy

of hospitality sciencesmanagement & restaurants awards

Elounda Bay Hotel, Crete

Briar Patch Inn, Sedona, Arizona

Elounda Bay may be a resort of gargantuan proportions, but it still maintains a traditional feel. Whitewashed walls, blue doors, bright pink flowers and gingham tablecloths keep it ‘Greek’, while several beaches and pools allow guests to spread out, ensuring peace and quiet, even at 1,000-plus capacity.

The resort’s two five-star hotels bookend the impressive array of facilities, including beaches, pools, marinas, restaurants, a spa, bars, shops, fitness centre, tennis courts, mini golf, art museum, kids’ play area, watersports and an amphitheatre.

I stayed at the Elounda Beach hotel, with 244 rooms ranging from ultra-modern villas (think James Bond-style gadgets) to more traditional cottages. Mine was somewhere in the middle, with a balcony looking out to sea and a bathroom so big the walk-in shower doubled as a sauna and steam room; it took me a while to even notice the running machine in the corner — a quirky touch.

Days merged into a blissful blur of swimming in the sea, long lunches, spa treatments and lovely evening meals, thanks to the resort’s fantastic in-room babysitting service. Jo Gardner

Everything about the Briar Patch Inn is charming and thoughtful, from the hand-drawn maps given out on arrival to the friendly farewell at check-out. Just a few miles out of Sedona, the ‘inn’ is actually a collection of 19 cabins, with quaint names such as Sparrow, Acorn and Treetop. Mine, Heron, was big enough for a family of four, with double and twin bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen and a basic, but clean, bathroom.

The wood and stone walls were accented with knick-knacks, while patterned rugs and cushions added a splash of colour, and a handy folder offered suggestions of local restaurants and activities. None of the cabins has a TV, but that’s no accident. Sedona is all about outdoor adventures and early nights, and after walking the few metres down to the creek, my friend and I spent the evening chatting on the swinging bench outside our cabin while others relaxed in communal hammocks.

Breakfast at the main lodge was delicious and healthy, enjoyed outside to the sound of the creek rushing past. It was a very difficult place to leave. Nicky Trup

ESSENTIALS

ESSENTIALS

Location: 720 53 Elounda, Crete, Greece.Price: Rooms from £183

a night including breakfast.Contact: T: 00 30 28410 67000. eloundabay.gr

Location: 3190 N State Route 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA.Price: Two-person cabins

from $225 a night.Contact: T: 00 1 928 282 2342. briarpatchinn.com

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Crete Expectations: Who says luxury andbabies don't mix? A short break in Eloundais just the tonic for tired parentsBy EMILY PAYNE

PUBLISHED: 15:16 GMT, 12 July 2014 | UPDATED: 13:10 GMT, 21 July 2014

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