Sitting pretty on the northeast coast of Crete, the extensive Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas is ripe for romance. We lovingly referred to our hideaway as "Elegant Elounda," for its intimate seaside dining options at Argonaut Restaurant, stylish Veghera Jetty Bar, toe-pleasing white-sand beaches and sublime views. From our vibrantly hued guestroom, we gazed out at Mirabello Bay for hours on end, relishing the quiet beauty of our environs. I indulged in daily massages with breathtaking views at the new Spa Center, the ultimate in relaxation.

This captivating 40-acre luxury resort hotel is situated on the northeastern coast of the legendary island of Crete. Only 50 minutes from Heraklion International Airport and 5.6 miles from Aghios Nikolaos on Crete, Greece.

The resort offers 215 deluxe suites and villas, 25 suites with heated pools, two Royal Suites and one Imperial suite. Guestrooms features balcony or terrace, floor-to-ceiling windows, air-conditioning, remote control satellite TV, direct dial telephone, fully stocked mini bar, safe deposit box, Jacuzzi bathtub, fax and steam bath in the suites, CD player, TV in bathroom, VCR/DVD, bathrobes & slippers, make up mirror, hairdryer and twice daily housekeeping.

The hotel has five waterfront restaurants. Dining facilities include Artemis Main Restaurant, offering Greek and International cuisine; Dionyssos á-la-carte Restaurant; Argonaut Seaside Restaurant with grills for lunch and Italian cuisine for dinner; Blue Lagoon Restaurant, offering Polynesian tastes by the water's edge; Sushi Bar; Kafenion for Greek traditional specialities; Neraida Pool Bar; Lito Lobby Bar; and the unique Veghera Jetty Bar offering all day and night music in the middle of the sea.

Recreational activities/features include two secluded white sandy beaches, umbrellas & sunbeds, one outdoor seawater swimming pool (heated during low season months), extensive gardens with walking paths, five floodlit tennis courts, three of which are clay courts while two are with artificial grass, volley ball court, table tennis, Health & Fitness Center - sauna, aerobics, gym, hairdresser salon, masseuse, beauty parlor, multi-therapies & cell treatments, a watersports center, scuba diving, sailing, waterskiing, wind surfing, para-sailing, luxury cars & yacht hire, limo, helicopter & learjet service and an open-air amphitheater for cultural events. In the hotel's village: boutiques, Museum of Cretan Art, Art Gallery, Chapel Children's playground & supervised animation program, valet parking, excursions & air travel desk, 24-hour room service and secretarial & business services.

• Number of Rooms: 243
• Children's Programs: Yes
• Private Club/Floor: No
• Seasonal Closures: January 01, 2007 to March 30, 2007 November 11, 2007 to December 31, 2007

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