Minos Imperial Luxury Beach Resort and Spa

Set on the edge of the Aegean Sea, Minos Imperial Luxury Beach Resort, formerly the Radisson Blu Beach Resort, in Milatos, Crete, is surrounded by turquoise waters. You’ll find a private beach just a few steps away, begging you to soak up that warm Grecian sun. And it’s a showstopper, with soft white sands and crystal clear waters, perfect for a spot of snorkelling. And when you’re not kicking back on the seafront, you’ve got five glistening swimming pools, including one for kids, complete with a pirate ship and water slides, as well as an elegant hotel spa to enjoy. Or you can take part in the hotel-run activities, including tennis, yoga, beach volley and basketball. There’s an action-packed kids club and playground to keep tiny tots happy. After dark, you can watch the family-friendly entertainment, with live shows, dancers and DJs bringing the good vibes.

During the day you can take part in the hotel-run activities, including tennis, yoga, beach volley and basketball. There’s an action-packed kids club and playground to keep tiny tots happy. After dark, you can watch the family-friendly entertainment, with live shows, dancers and DJs bringing the good vibes. The exact programme will be advertised in the hotel’s reception.

When you’re ready to see the sights, you have two picture-perfect villages on either side of the hotel, Milatos and Sissi. Stroll through the vineyards, explore the ancient cave, or soak up the history at the Minoan Palace of Malia. For day trips a little further afield, you could visit the Lassithi Plateau, aka Zeus’ birthplace, one of the most memorable attractions on the island. Steeped in Greek mythology and offering plenty of photo opportunities, you’ll see thousands of towering white windmills, the stalactite-laden cave, Psychro, and the beautiful Dikti Mountains in the foreground. Once you’ve explored the landscape, there are twenty Cretan villages to explore, most notably Agios Georgios and Agios Konstantinos for their famous monasteries and churches.

If the kids are looking for thrills and spills, just a 30-minute drive away is the largest water park in Crete, Acqua Plus Water Park. You’ll have 50 different slides, as well as games and a scenic lazy-river cruise to keep the whole gang busy.

All well-appointed rooms feature a 42”-65” interactive satellite television, high-speed Wi-Fi, a mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities and modern amenities. Whether you opt for a Junior Suite or treat yourself to a Premium Swim Up, you’ll be met with fresh Mykonian interiors and comfy beds. If you want to push the boat out, book a villa with your very own private whirlpool.