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Sailing Vacations In the Wake of Odysseus

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Odysseus’ journey is surely one of the most fabulous in literature, and you can plan a fun trip with a yacht rental visiting some of the places in the Mediterranean which are thought to have inspired Homer in his account of Odysseus’ travels. Along the way he encounters the horrible one-eyed Cyclops, has a seven-year affair with the enchanting Calypso, meets his dead mother in the underworld, and rescues his men from the heady and addictive lotus flowers, among other adventures. Meanwhile, his wife Penelope is peeling off leech-like suitors and managing her role as single mother as best she…

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Crete is a hugely popular island for holidaymakers.  Over 20% of all flights in Greece go there every year – and with good reason!  Crete has something for everyone and if you get away from the main towns, there are still traditional areas to delight in. You can choose from large hotels with all the ameneties that you would expect, stay in family run apartments or even camp.  You can travel there by flying to Heraklion or Chania or by ferry to Heraklion, Chania, Rethimno or Agios Nikolaos. Let’s take a look at why Crete is so popular. Quick Facts…

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