Eight of the best affordable beach holidays, from Crete to the Costa de la Luz

Kick back and dream of summer with our pick of seaside gems, including a stylish Andalucian bolthole and a villa with views of Stromboli ...
Greek Reporter

Crete Leads American Travelers’ Interest as Budget-Conscious Destination

The Greek island of Crete comes first in interest for Americans looking for budget holidays abroad, according to a new survey ...
ABC 7 Chicago

'Crete Country Christmas' ushers in merry, bright holiday season in south suburbs

CRETE, Ill. (WLS) -- Get ready for a holiday experience straight out of a Hallmark movie! The Village of Crete's annual holiday extravaganza "Crete Country Christmas" returns December 1 through ...
Yahoo

Is it safe to travel to Crete? Your holiday rights as wildfires rip through Greek island

A huge wildfire has ripped through areas of Crete, forcing at least 5,000 tourists and residents to evacuate as strong winds fan the flames. The rapid fire has destroyed homes in areas such as Agia ...
Chicago Tribune

Crete Woman’s Club presents four historic homes as part of A Holiday House Walk

Visitors are welcome to four homes from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s for Crete Woman’s Club’s third Holiday House Walk. The tour, which typically raises approximately $6,000 for local philanthropy, ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana

Crete library hosts holiday craft-making

CRETE | The Crete Public Library’s Children’s Department held a fun-filled holiday craft program for children ages 5 and 6 on Dec. 13. Librarian Bethann Matthias entertained the children with stories, ...