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Rested a family with a child of 8 years. According to old memory, we decided to go with the tour operator Tui. Tui's service suited us.
Each of us has our own preferences in the rest. I love a beach holiday in a hotel on the first coastline, my daughter loves the Toucan kids club, and my husband dreamed of Greece.
It was an early booking. We booked a room in the winter, but Tui did not fully comply with the advertising conditions, the manager gently hinted that the entire amount for the room should be paid immediately and gave a two-week delay. The hotel was recommended to us by the manager, all our conditions were met. And here we are flying on a charter flight to the island of Crete.
Settlement was immediate. The staff (receptionists, guides, animators, etc. ) is pleasant, almost everyone speaks Russian, with the exception of waiters and maids. All are spoken in English.
The territory of the hotel is quite extensive. Several snow-white buildings flaunt against the blue sky. Two salt water pools and one small one for kids play with the sun's rays. Palm trees are all around, oleanders and geraniums are in bloom, mint and basil are fragrant in clay pots. It is felt that the comfort was created by excellent designers and gardeners.
On the territory there are many free solariums (sunbeds and umbrellas) both by the pools and on the terrace.
The beauty!!!
The room we had was large with a bed for the spouses and a single bed for the child. The room has a nice balcony with a table. There is a normal air conditioner, a refrigerator, a closet with plenty of clothes, a TV with two Russian channels, a toilet and a shower. The room is stylish and comfortable. White walls and blue bedspreads. Accessories: shells, starfish.
Pleased with the restaurant and service. Swedish table is plentiful.
Snacks and salads, fish and seafood, meat (both pork and lamb), poultry. Of course, local flavor: olives and black olives, feta cheese, salad dressings in olive oil. Children's table is also good: chicken, pasta or french fries (and mashed potatoes), boiled carrots and peas. The service is unobtrusive, the waiters clean the plates, keep the tables clean. Free beer, wine (red and white) for men.
The child liked the snack bar, where you can choose and roll yourself four types of ice cream balls. And, of course, eat a piece of watermelon or melon after a dip in the pool.
Adults can order a cocktail and any alcohol for a fee. The bar amazes with a collection of alcohol: crayfish, martinis, anisette ouzu - there is everything....
There is free internet in the lobby bar Wifi : ) and there is an LCD TV, for those whose children are already sleeping, but I want to watch the telly. The Germans were rooting for their own in the lobby and for good reason. The Germans became the World Cup in football.
Minuses:
1. The hotel does not have its own beach. It shares the beach with the neighboring hotel NANA BEACH 5 stars.
2. Umbrellas and sun loungers on the beach are paid.
3. The water is cold, because in this place of the sea underwater springs beat.
4. The pool water is heavily chlorinated. Some children have allergies.
5. The mixer did not work well in the shower. Jammed.
6. Snack bar for everyone. Lots of fat and flour.
7. Soups are thin. The truth is, few people eat soup.
8. The restaurant works strictly according to the schedule. If you went for a walk in a nightclub and returned by 12 at night, no one feeds you and no one pours tea.
9. Almost no one hangs out at the nightclub on the roof of the hotel. They pour a lot, but do not stick : )
Still, there are more benefits. . .
They did not allow themselves to be bored. Tui offers a variety, but their choice is less than that of other operators. If you really want to choose, then go to Hersonissos or go to Stalis.
We decided not to take a steam bath and went with Tui to Rethymnon - an old beautiful city built by the Venetians. It cost 12.000 rubles. 8 hours bus tour. A charismatic guide, they didn’t serve time, they showed us a monastery, a local bakery, mountains and gorges, the old city, they gave us a dip and treated us for free in a restaurant. Of the minuses, little time was given to the city (only 40 minutes). Tourists did not have time to choose souvenirs and walk around the city.
We heard reviews about a trip to a respectable island, which is chosen by the oligarchs and world stars, the island of Santorini. With a child or an elderly person (if the legs are buzzing), it is difficult to go there, since the ascent to the mountains. Difficult and expensive tour. If you dare, then the island is worth it. Reviews of people who went there are enthusiastic about the island and not very much about the organization of excursions from Tui. Lunch tourists are forced to organize themselves. The day's ration had deteriorated in the heat. Lunch at the restaurant cost 200 euros. It took the ferry not 1.5 hours to get to the island, as advertised, but two and a half. Departure is early at 5 o'clock, and late arrival is closer to 12.00. But the island itself and the guide caused only delight among young and sporty tourists. Elderly tourists and children are tired.
The most beautiful sunsets and sunrises in the world are on Santorini. But the tourists never saw the sunset on the island, they were already tired sailing back to the hotel.
Let's return to Crete, where the Armida Hotel is located between Stalida and Hersonissos.
How we relax and entertain ourselves. Animators are not bad at Armida. For children in general strong animation. We handed over the children to the Tukan club and they are happy there! They draw, have picnics, look for pirate treasure, dance in the evenings, make friends. . .
Animators are also engaged in adults: water polo, aerobics, table tennis, karaoke, evenings of amateur animator humor with the participation of vacationers....But we preferred to spend the evenings in Nana Beach. There the hotel is more generous . . Groups of little-known artists were invited, who, on the synthesizer, guitar and some other labadi instruments, something similar to restaurant music. Only hits from Celine Dion, Abba, and all the dance classics . . At night, next to the roaring sea, at the table it all sounds divine. By the way, we saved a lot of money thanks to Nana Beach. And they visited the Greek evening, the artists danced sertake and even depicted something with live fire... And the territory of the Nana Beach hotel itself is just some kind of multi-level botanical garden. Nothing grows there - cacti, agaves, magnolias, acacias. We walked and admired in the evenings.
Yes, most importantly, to feel the resort atmosphere, go to the beach in Stalida through the Horizon Hotel. What kind of villas and chill-outs are there along the way on the shore, what friendly barkers in restaurants... Beauty. And the sandy beach is good (sunbeds and umbrellas are paid) and the sea is darker and clean. The waves are small, the water is clear, there are no algae. We didn’t take sunbeds, because we didn’t sunbathe at all, we swam and went shopping. The beauty!!!
Shops in Stalis are cheaper than in duty free.
Popular souvenirs are ceramics, olive oil, shells, pastries, alcohol, cosmetics. . . But don't get carried away on the plane, you can carry no more than 40 kg of luggage for the whole family. The advantage will be forced to lay out.
One lady from our hotel bought herself a fur coat for 2000 euros. Quality said good. Arranged tax free. She brought the fur coat to Russia without any problems.
From cheap entertainment (up to 2000 rubles for a family of three): the Lichnostatis Museum can be reached on foot in the direction of Herssonikos. I also liked the one and a half hour trip by tram-train around Stalida and Malia.
Malia is like the local Ibiza. A place of rest for young people from all over Europe. Rest in the style of sex, booze and rock and roll.
My husband, in principle, liked the ruins of the Malian Palace. He also went to the Palace of Knossos (the labyrinth of the Minotaur). In Heraklion - the capital of Crete, you can also drive yourself without a guide. This will take a whole day.
In general, we liked Greece, Armida. Tui's work on 4.
We are ready to repeat again, but already to Rhodes.
Each of us has our own preferences in the rest. I love a beach holiday in a hotel on the first coastline, my daughter loves the Toucan kids club, and my husband dreamed of Greece.
It was an early booking. We booked a room in the winter, but Tui did not fully comply with the advertising conditions, the manager gently hinted that the entire amount for the room should be paid immediately and gave a two-week delay. The hotel was recommended to us by the manager, all our conditions were met. And here we are flying on a charter flight to the island of Crete.
Settlement was immediate. The staff (receptionists, guides, animators, etc. ) is pleasant, almost everyone speaks Russian, with the exception of waiters and maids. All are spoken in English.
The territory of the hotel is quite extensive. Several snow-white buildings flaunt against the blue sky. Two salt water pools and one small one for kids play with the sun's rays. Palm trees are all around, oleanders and geraniums are in bloom, mint and basil are fragrant in clay pots. It is felt that the comfort was created by excellent designers and gardeners.
On the territory there are many free solariums (sunbeds and umbrellas) both by the pools and on the terrace.
The beauty!!!
The room we had was large with a bed for the spouses and a single bed for the child. The room has a nice balcony with a table. There is a normal air conditioner, a refrigerator, a closet with plenty of clothes, a TV with two Russian channels, a toilet and a shower. The room is stylish and comfortable. White walls and blue bedspreads. Accessories: shells, starfish.
Pleased with the restaurant and service. Swedish table is plentiful.
Snacks and salads, fish and seafood, meat (both pork and lamb), poultry. Of course, local flavor: olives and black olives, feta cheese, salad dressings in olive oil. Children's table is also good: chicken, pasta or french fries (and mashed potatoes), boiled carrots and peas. The service is unobtrusive, the waiters clean the plates, keep the tables clean. Free beer, wine (red and white) for men.
The child liked the snack bar, where you can choose and roll yourself four types of ice cream balls. And, of course, eat a piece of watermelon or melon after a dip in the pool.
Adults can order a cocktail and any alcohol for a fee. The bar amazes with a collection of alcohol: crayfish, martinis, anisette ouzu - there is everything....
There is free internet in the lobby bar Wifi : ) and there is an LCD TV, for those whose children are already sleeping, but I want to watch the telly. The Germans were rooting for their own in the lobby and for good reason. The Germans became the World Cup in football.
Minuses:
1. The hotel does not have its own beach. It shares the beach with the neighboring hotel NANA BEACH 5 stars.
2. Umbrellas and sun loungers on the beach are paid.
3. The water is cold, because in this place of the sea underwater springs beat.
4. The pool water is heavily chlorinated. Some children have allergies.
5. The mixer did not work well in the shower. Jammed.
6. Snack bar for everyone. Lots of fat and flour.
7. Soups are thin. The truth is, few people eat soup.
8. The restaurant works strictly according to the schedule. If you went for a walk in a nightclub and returned by 12 at night, no one feeds you and no one pours tea.
9. Almost no one hangs out at the nightclub on the roof of the hotel. They pour a lot, but do not stick : )
Still, there are more benefits. . .
They did not allow themselves to be bored. Tui offers a variety, but their choice is less than that of other operators. If you really want to choose, then go to Hersonissos or go to Stalis.
We decided not to take a steam bath and went with Tui to Rethymnon - an old beautiful city built by the Venetians. It cost 12.000 rubles. 8 hours bus tour. A charismatic guide, they didn’t serve time, they showed us a monastery, a local bakery, mountains and gorges, the old city, they gave us a dip and treated us for free in a restaurant. Of the minuses, little time was given to the city (only 40 minutes). Tourists did not have time to choose souvenirs and walk around the city.
We heard reviews about a trip to a respectable island, which is chosen by the oligarchs and world stars, the island of Santorini. With a child or an elderly person (if the legs are buzzing), it is difficult to go there, since the ascent to the mountains. Difficult and expensive tour. If you dare, then the island is worth it. Reviews of people who went there are enthusiastic about the island and not very much about the organization of excursions from Tui. Lunch tourists are forced to organize themselves. The day's ration had deteriorated in the heat. Lunch at the restaurant cost 200 euros. It took the ferry not 1.5 hours to get to the island, as advertised, but two and a half. Departure is early at 5 o'clock, and late arrival is closer to 12.00. But the island itself and the guide caused only delight among young and sporty tourists. Elderly tourists and children are tired.
The most beautiful sunsets and sunrises in the world are on Santorini. But the tourists never saw the sunset on the island, they were already tired sailing back to the hotel.
Let's return to Crete, where the Armida Hotel is located between Stalida and Hersonissos.
How we relax and entertain ourselves. Animators are not bad at Armida. For children in general strong animation. We handed over the children to the Tukan club and they are happy there! They draw, have picnics, look for pirate treasure, dance in the evenings, make friends. . .
Animators are also engaged in adults: water polo, aerobics, table tennis, karaoke, evenings of amateur animator humor with the participation of vacationers....But we preferred to spend the evenings in Nana Beach. There the hotel is more generous . . Groups of little-known artists were invited, who, on the synthesizer, guitar and some other labadi instruments, something similar to restaurant music. Only hits from Celine Dion, Abba, and all the dance classics . . At night, next to the roaring sea, at the table it all sounds divine. By the way, we saved a lot of money thanks to Nana Beach. And they visited the Greek evening, the artists danced sertake and even depicted something with live fire... And the territory of the Nana Beach hotel itself is just some kind of multi-level botanical garden. Nothing grows there - cacti, agaves, magnolias, acacias. We walked and admired in the evenings.
Yes, most importantly, to feel the resort atmosphere, go to the beach in Stalida through the Horizon Hotel. What kind of villas and chill-outs are there along the way on the shore, what friendly barkers in restaurants... Beauty. And the sandy beach is good (sunbeds and umbrellas are paid) and the sea is darker and clean. The waves are small, the water is clear, there are no algae. We didn’t take sunbeds, because we didn’t sunbathe at all, we swam and went shopping. The beauty!!!
Shops in Stalis are cheaper than in duty free.
Popular souvenirs are ceramics, olive oil, shells, pastries, alcohol, cosmetics. . . But don't get carried away on the plane, you can carry no more than 40 kg of luggage for the whole family. The advantage will be forced to lay out.
One lady from our hotel bought herself a fur coat for 2000 euros. Quality said good. Arranged tax free. She brought the fur coat to Russia without any problems.
From cheap entertainment (up to 2000 rubles for a family of three): the Lichnostatis Museum can be reached on foot in the direction of Herssonikos. I also liked the one and a half hour trip by tram-train around Stalida and Malia.
Malia is like the local Ibiza. A place of rest for young people from all over Europe. Rest in the style of sex, booze and rock and roll.
My husband, in principle, liked the ruins of the Malian Palace. He also went to the Palace of Knossos (the labyrinth of the Minotaur). In Heraklion - the capital of Crete, you can also drive yourself without a guide. This will take a whole day.
In general, we liked Greece, Armida. Tui's work on 4.
We are ready to repeat again, but already to Rhodes.
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