How to get the Santorini experience on a budget - and without the crowds
27.04.2024 - 06:27
/ ok.co.uk
Picture white-washed walls with bougainvillaea climbing all the way up it and the distant sound of harbour boats bobbing around in the crystal clear waters. Sound too dreamy to be true? Mirabello Bay, on the eastern tip of Greece’s island of Crete, truly is just like something off a postcard.
Plus, without the huge crowds that sought-after locations like Santorini welcome, but with equally as beautiful blue and white sun-soaked surroundings, it's the perfect place for a romantic getaway for less money and less booking stress. Here, OK!'s Zoe checks in for a stay at Wyndham Grand’s 5* Mirabello Bay Hotel to take a look at their new waterpark – perfect for summer holidays with the kids – and updated, airy rooms...
Where to stay The hotel sits right on the water and offers stressed-out guests a haven of tranquillity where they can recharge and unwind. With 342 rooms and suites, you can choose your level of luxury.
Treat yourself to a maisonette, where the views of the harbour and semi-private pools will make you want to leave the crisp white sheets and head straight out into the sun for a morning coffee on the terrace.
The grounds Taking a stroll around the complex, I could see just how big it is.
There are volleyball beach courts, two private beaches, a harbour, 11 restaurants and bars, four outdoor pools and a fancy fitness centre.
If you’re on a family holiday, the hotel is unveiling a new waterpark this season set to provide hours of fun for kids. I made a beeline for the Mirabello Spa where there are several treatment rooms, an impressive hammam, a tea lounge, a sauna and a jacuzzi.
I opted for a 50-minute anti-stress body massage and found bliss as soon as I took a whiff of the lavender-scented oil. Eating and drinking
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