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WHERE TO STAY IN 2007 ELOUNDA BAY PALACE Elounda, Crete, Greece Elounda, Crete, Greece Elounda Bay Palace

CCORDING TO GREEK mytholo- service make every stay that much more carefree. a of Cre Se te gy, the birthplace of the great god For the ultimate in residential luxury, the Exclu- A Zeus lies not far from where Elounda sive Club offers an extraordinary selection of suites. Elounda •Malia •Sitia Bay Palace now stands. Here, in a tranquil setting The club’s Grand, Presidential, Penthouse, and • •Aghios Nikolaos overlooking Crete’s Mirabello Bay, a feeling of the Palace Suites provide personal butlers who assist with •Ierapetra divine lingers on. every detail—such as setting the perfect temperature The gods continue to smile upon the Elounda Bay for the private pools and keeping the Palace Suite’s Mediterranean Palace, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World private gym in top condition. Sea and a recipient of the Five Star Diamond Award from The resort’s shared pools include a children’s pad- the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. The dle pool, an indoor heated freshwater pool, and an gardens, recreation facilities, and restaurants create the outdoor seawater pool where guests sunbathe and consummate Greek island experience. order refreshments from the Poseidon Bar. Guests enjoy a ﬁve-star standard of luxury in all Sun worshipers also enjoy cocktails on the beach 252 rooms, bungalows, villas, and suites. Floor-to- at the Sail-In Jetty Bar and savor seafood on the ceiling windows frame views of the bay and Cretan waterfront terrace of the award-winning Thalassa mountains from private balconies or terraces. Air- Restaurant. The latest restaurant addition, F, serves conditioning comes standard, along with satellite TV, creative fusion cuisine by the sea. Meanwhile, Ari- direct-dial phones, refreshment centers, comfy adne Kafeneion offers Greek specialties in a tradition- bathrobes and slippers, and, in most cases, CD-DVD al atmosphere, while a pianist serenades after dinner players. Twice-daily housekeeping and 24-hour room in the Erato Lounge Bar. Formal dining takes place at 2

4 6 the Aretoussa Main Restaurant, which features break- ties on-site and at the adjacent Elounda Beach Hotel 1. Infinite views from the fast and lunch buffets as well as five-course dinners. supply venues for all kinds of events. The neighbor- Palace Suite’s private For guests visiting on business, conference facili- ing resort even offers an open-air amphitheater, The terrace. 2. The Superior Oloundion, seating up to 600. Bungalows’ shared aquat- The Watersports Centre supports scuba diving, ic paradise. 3. The com- Location: 50 minutes from Heraklion International Airport and five miles from Aghios Nikolaos on Crete, Greece sailing, waterskiing, and windsurfing. Guests can forts of a bayside suite. Property: 20 acres also play on the floodlit tennis courts or volleyball 4. Presiding on a secluded Accommodations: 252 rooms, bungalows, villas, and suites Meeting Space: 7,371 square feet courts, take boat excursions, browse the shopping cove. 5. Seaside dining at Recreation: Three pools, one basketball and two tennis courts, arcade, work out in the fitness center, or simply nap the Thalassa Restaurant. fitness center, spa, volleyball, two sandy beaches, diving, 6. Crystal waters beside the sailing, waterskiing, game room and table tennis, and children’s in the shade of beach umbrellas. program. But for the ultimate in pampered indulgence, Sail-In Jetty Bar. Range of Rates: Approximate US$333-$10,248 guests visit the Elounda Bay Palace Beauty & Fitness Reservations: (30)(28410) 63812/3; in the U.S. (212) 515-5696; fax (30)(28410) 41783 Center or the brand-new Elounda Beach Spa next Mailing Address: 72 053 Elounda, Crete, Greece door. Both offer everything from facials to massage Web Site: www.RGHonline.com/eloundabay; www.eloundabay.gr General Manager: Manolis J. Rassoulis and specialized body treatments designed to bring out the divine in every guest. 1