Crete delights and entertains adults and children alike, tempting all palates whether you enjoy the excitement and exhilaration of town life and fun parks, or you thrill to being at one with nature.

When I’m on vacation I like to be by the sea, somewhere abundant in beautiful views where my spirit can be both calm and peaceful, and soar in moments of exquisite harmony.

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Paddling through the frothy surf and crystal clear water, the silky soft sand underfoot, hair fluttering wildly in a cool, gentle breeze is a heavenly gift to the senses.

Little fishes swim around legs, producing the occasional squeal of delight as one courageously taste tests a toe with inquisitive nibbles!

I don’t have any children, so I’m not in the position where I need kiddies entertainments for my own family. Consequently, I prefer a more ‘grown-up’ environment when I’m relaxing on holiday.

Forget the bedtime Horlicks… there’s no more effective lullaby than to close your eyes, and doze off to the rhythmic sound of the waves lapping the shore.

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If you share my holiday likes and dislikes, before you commit to a travel booking and part with your hard-earned cash, remember to check these factors:

• Avoid children on your vacation by checking the dates of school holidays - local to the hotel and in your own country of residence - I never book a break during school holidays.

• Enquire whether the hotel permits non-residents to use its facilities, like the pool and games equipment, because this can seriously impact on holiday enjoyment. If the pool is always filled with screaming kids splashing about, I don’t want to vacation there.

• Some patrons permit family members to use their hotel’s amenities, so try to find out whether there’s a huge family frequently hanging out with its favourite uncle!

These factors apply to a holiday in any country.

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