Brilliant blue skies. Golden sands. Crystal clear seas. Sounds good doesn't it? So leave the dreary-grey skies of home behind and head for this delicious slice of Cretan gorgeousness. And with breathtaking views over the azure waters and the snow-capped Lefka Ori Mountains, it's holiday heaven alright. But although this chic hotel sits slap bang on the yellow sands, you may have trouble finding time for the beach. Instead your days will be packed with aerobics, windsurfing and, for the kids, t-shirt painting. Or simply spent lounging by the pool as the world buzzes on by. Later, when your skin has taken on a soft holiday glow and you've tired of tanning, head inside for dinner. Pause on the way to admire the fab ceiling fresco in the chic marble lobby. It's enough to take your breath away. Their take on the Sistine Chapel has brought the outside in. So, you won't miss a second of those beautiful blue skies. In the restaurant, chefs show off their skills as they flambe your dinner with panache. Top it off with organic salad, fresh from the Grecotel farms. Delicious is not the word. And when you're brim-full of tasty treats such as baklava, a honey and nut filo pastry, make a beeline for the bar. Sink into a comfy yellow sofa and sip ouzo as you watch the sun sink into the pink tinged sea. You'll love all the classy touches you'll discover during your stay at the stylish Grecotel El Greco.

If you select a holiday at Grecotel El Greco in the Cretan resort of Rethymnon you will definitely have plenty of options for sightseeing if you like to get around. The greek island of Crete is huge, so it is almost impossible to travel around the entire island in a single holiday. Crete has got bundles from gorgeous sands to stoney coves and dramatic cliffs and it's steeped in legend as the home of the Minotaur!. Crete is also soaked in sun and littered with ancient ruins, small villages, ideal places to party and romantic locations such as Aghios Nikolaos and Elounda. The aegean island of Crete was the focal point of the Minoan civilisation which dates back over 4600 years. On the outskirts of Iraklion you can visit the remains of the ancient Minoan palace of Knossos. The Minoan city of Phaestos lies a few miles inland from Matala on the south coast. The boulder strewn Samaria Gorge, situated at the western side of Crete, is extremely renowned for walking, though please note that the Samaria Gorge offers a sturdy hike from the hills to the sea. The extended summer months in Rethymnon also promises sunshine whenever you can escape the UK for a holiday at Grecotel El Greco.