
However, it should be noted that Americans cannot drive in Greece without an international license. With Expedia, we were able to rent a car for 7 days for about 90 Euros (insurance included). We were perfectly located in the middle of the north coast of the island along the E75, which is the lifeline of Crete, and made great use of our rental car each day. It was clear from the start that we were going to love it here. We even got two balconies with a seaside view! The beds were spacious and delicately organized on the top sheet were rose petals and a welcome card. We relaxed with a welcome drink – our choice was hot water with lemon since we were feeling under the weather – and then we were taken up to our suite. The lobby was colorful and spacious with a little library for all to enjoy. When we entered, we were immediately greeted by a wonderful hostess who was originally from Germany, but had a wealth of experience in hospitality all around the world so she spoke better English than me (it’s not hard haha). There were cars, but it wasn’t overly packed as mid-April is still considered low season.

When we arrived, we easily slid into a free parking spot by the front door of the residence. Travel blogging is intense when it comes to content creation and everyday we would be on our feet for at least 7 – 8 hours. We drove in Friday afternoon from Chania, eager to spend some time by the beach. Looking to live your best beach resort life? Look no further than Alymrida Residence. From incredible food to breathtaking beaches, there was nothing that wasn’t completely accessible by car from our home-base.

What was particularly magical about this experience was the diversity that Crete had to offer. There’s something to do for the whole family and there are ‘half’ and ‘full-board’ options so sticking to your budget is simple and easy. In Crete, the Almyrida Residence has everything you could possibly need under one roof. Nothing to plan, nowhere to be, just an opportunity to appreciate a moment to breathe. Everyone loves a holiday where they can switch-off and let the universe take the wheel.
