Mykonos and Santorini remain two of the most popular luxury European beach destinations and frequently draw in the A-list crowd. But, thanks to an unrivalled resort experience currently being offered ...

It would not be an exaggeration to call Agapi Sbokou the "Queen of Crete." But instead of the title being bestowed on her because of her lineage, she has worked hard for that title. She is a second ...

“Yamas!” It is my second “cheers!” of the day - and it’s not even 12pm. Thus is the tradition of Cretan hospitality, and what I have come to expect from Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, ...

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In the Gulf of Elounda, on the east of the island, looking out onto beautiful honey-toned Spinalonga Island, made famous by Victoria Hislop’s book The Island. A five-minute stroll takes you into the ...

To make the most of Crete’s natural riches, ancient treasures and authentic charm it’s vital to choose the right place to stay The ancient Greek word phãea translates to ‘the light of the eye’ and is ...

The female-led hospitality brand Phaea is poised to reopen the Blue Palace on Crete as a boutique hotel with 47 rooms and one villa. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Phaea Blue Palace Female-led hospitality ...

Reclining in the enveloping warmth of the Cretan sun on a private beach, with salted waves creeping up the stones at our feet, light dancing on closed eyelids and the soporific thrum of cicadas ...

No boho-chic Greek beach retreat would be complete without a solid bikini and a kaftan cover-up. Thank goodness, then, for the new Melissa Odabash pop-up boutique at the white-washed Blue Palace ...

Even the most raucous global pop icons need a bit of R&R sometimes, and when Rihanna and Lady Gaga need to kick back, they head to the Blue Palace Resort & Spa on the Greek island of Crete. We can ...

Crete has options galore – family-friendly resorts, boutique hotels, adults-only hideaways and luxury retreats. Top picks include Domes of Elounda and St Nicolas Bay Resort for family stays, ...

Sign up for the best picks from our travel, fashion and lifestyle writers. In the Gulf of Elounda, on the east of the island, looking out onto beautiful honey-toned ...