A little slice of paradise for the whole family in Crete! 🇬🇷🌴
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Condé Nast Traveller named Phāea Cretan Malia its “Best for families” pick in its guide to the best hotels in Crete, and after our stay, I can see why!
Finding a resort that’s genuinely family-friendly without sacrificing the things you love about a luxury getaway isn’t always easy. But this place gets it SO right!
A few highlights from our stay:
🍽️ The FOOD! Honestly, one of the biggest highlights. Every restaurant had its own unique atmosphere and menu, and everything we tried was absolutely delicious. I loved that dining here felt like an experience in itself.
🥖 The breadmaking experience: We got to make traditional bread together, which was such a fun, hands-on way to experience a little bit of Cretan culture.
🏊🏼♀️ The pools: Gorgeous pools surrounded by lush gardens and plenty of space to swim, play, or just lounge in the sunshine.
🏖️ The beach: The resort sits right on the beach, so you can go from the pool to swimming in the Mediterranean in minutes. The best of both worlds!
🛏️ The rooms: We stayed in a Deluxe Family Bungalow, which had a separate kids’ bedroom with bunk beds, a bedroom for the adults, and two bathrooms. Such a great setup for families!
🧸 The kids’ club: A beautiful space with activities for little ones, giving parents a chance to enjoy some downtime, too.
What I loved most was that it never felt like we had to compromise on the kind of hotel experience I love just because I was traveling with a little one.
Definitely one to save for your next family trip to Greece! 🤍
📍 @phaeacretanmalia | Crete, Greece
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Beautiful photos! I’ve only been to San Diego once (and for a very brief time), but it’s a gorgeous city. These images make me miss Little Italy in Cleveland, OH, where I grew up. It has the greatest atmosphere (and the best cassata cake in the country).
My favorite farmer’s market, though, has to be the West Side Market in Cleveland. This is partially due to the nostalgia factor, but it’s an amazing place to visit, especially on a rainy morning (the entire market is indoors!).
Houston has some great little markets as well, and on Saturday mornings they pop up in parking lots throughout the city.
Thanks Jessi! Those markets sounds so lovely! Not gonna lie- had to google cassata cake and it looks delicious!
This looks so cute! I wish we had more farmer’s markets where I live. I live in the South of Spain and most of our markets are dedicated to the tourists so they’re all like little souvenirs. I really should try and scout out my own farmer’s market or start one up myself! haha
Oh I can imagine… Where in the south? I studied abroad in El Puerto de Santa Maria. Zero tourists lol.