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Trip of the week: on the trail of gods and heroes in Crete

With its glorious mountain landscapes and distinctive archaeological heritage, Crete is a jewel among Mediterranean islands – but it gets crowded in summer. If you go in early spring, however, says Alec Russell in the FT, you’ll find something approaching solitude in these wondrous places; the wildflowers will be out,…

The Week

Mum who died on Greek island may have met murder suspect on dating website

53-year-old Jean Hanlon was found dead in March 2009 at Heraklion harbour in Crete. However, the long-running case has failed to find out how she came to have died

Daily Mirror

Scots mum who died on Greek island may have met murder suspect on dating website

Jean Hanlon was found dead at Heraklion harbour in Crete in 2009 but a long-running case has failed to find out how she came to harm

Daily Record

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The perfect holiday destinations in Greece for every type of traveller

There are hundreds of beach-strewn islands to explore and ancient history at almost every turn

The Independent UK

The six best Greece holiday destinations and when to travel there

With hundreds of beach-strewn islands to explore, a fascinating capital and vestiges of its ancient history to discover at every turn, it’s no wonder Greece is such a popular tourist hotspot. Here’s where and when to go for an unbeatable experience

The Independent UK

Brits who hate unpacking their suitcases can now book someone to do it for them

Travel company Eliza was here has launched the free unpacking service in White Village Rhodes, Hotel Kouros Rhodes and Avdou Collection Suites Crete, all of which are in Greece

Daily Mirror

James not so Cleverly plays the hero on Sudan – but at least he’s not in Crete

Foreign secretary clears low bar set by Raab during Kabul airlift, though his update appeared at odds with reality

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The 11 best holiday destinations in August for summer sun

From Spain to Sri Lanka, these are the places to go if you want to get out and about in the warmth

The Independent UK

Kepos by Goco is Crete’s latest healing spa retreat

Part medical retreat, part luxury spa, Kepos by Goco harnesses the healing magic of Crete, says Rose Beer

Evening Standard

Is Greece hot in May? When to travel for best weather

The best time to visit the popular tourist destination

The Independent UK

Nottingham Easter Sunday weather forecast as parts of UK to be hotter than Greek islands

The temperature in parts of the UK is expected to surpass locations such as Mykonos and Crete this Easter Sunday.

Nottingham Post

From Hamburg to Crete: readers’ favourite early summer holidays

Our tipsters enjoy quiet beaches and the absence of queues at historic sites from Albania to Andalucía on early summer holidays

The Guardian - UK

Lanzarote is top Easter getaway destination as holiday sales soar

Exclusive: Florida wins place in top five – beating France, Italy and Portugal

The Independent UK

Why you should explore Crete in the spring – and on foot

Greece’s largest and most southerly island is gorgeous in spring – there’s no better time to go trekking

The Guardian - UK

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Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago outdoors: Look-alike deer, nuisance animals, Illinois’ last elk, no ice and Put-in-Bay

A herd of look-alike deer in Crete, what do to about a nuisance bobcat, Illinois’ last wild elk and no-ice impacts on Put-in-Bay island on Lake Erie are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

The Guardian - UK

Kefalonia claims the title of best Greek island in Which? Travel survey

Scenery, sandy beaches and solitude are key to the Ionian island’s appeal, according to the report, which put party-loving Mykonos in last place

Bristol Post

The 'surprisingly beautiful' Greek city you can now fly to directly from Bristol

It's the perfect destination for a hike, beach break or for those who love a bit of history

The Guardian - UK

Islanders: The Making of the Mediterranean review – art of extraordinary intimacy

More than 200 treasures from ancient Crete, Cyprus and Sardinia reach directly to us through the wave-swept ages

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The Independent UK

Getting off the beaten track in Crete on a road trip to the Greek island’s rebellious heart

Forget fly and flop: central Crete’s highlands have long been a stronghold of resistance against invaders throughout the island’s history. Len Williams takes a drive through this fascinatingly rebellious region

The Guardian - UK

Half–bull, half-truth… How English archaeologist claimed credit for discovering home of the minotaur

Oxford museum aims to ‘set the record straight’ about the discovery of Knossos Palace in Crete

Wales Online

Asteroid size of minibus to pass as close as UK is to Crete at 33,300mph tonight

The huge rock heading for Earth was spotted last weekend

Wales Online

Greece is now most popular holiday destination, overtaking Spain and Portugal

Zakynthos is the most popular Greek island for those looking to escape the British weather, closely followed by Crete and Corfu

Chicago Sun-Times

Wisconsin man charged with stabbing in-laws in Will County

Michael Y. Liu, 36, was arrested and charged with attempted murder among other counts after allegedly stabbing his in-laws near Crete.

The Independent UK

Greece: Migrant boat had sailed from Libya with 483 people

Greek authorities say a dilapidated fishing boat crammed with migrants that was towed to port after losing steering in rough seas south of Crete this week, had been carrying a total of 483 people

The Independent UK

Greece: Boat with hundreds of migrants safely towed to port

Greek authorities say a dilapidated fishing boat crammed with hundreds of migrants that lost steering and had been drifting in the Mediterranean south of the Greek island of Crete has been successfully towed to port

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