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The Drama of Crete, Act 2: a Journey full of Eastern Promise
- By Sarah Barnes
- 02 Jan 2023
- Where to go
Encompassing drama, comedy, tragedy and a cast of characters full of passion and fire, yet kind and always ready to extend the warmest welcome to those that land on its distinctive shores. Act 2: Heraklion to Makrigialos: Full of Eastern Promise Read more >
The Drama of Crete, Act I: The Wonders of the West
- By Sarah Barnes
- 01 Jan 2023
- Where to go
Like a play penned by the 16th century Cretan playwright Georgios Chortatsis, this giant, bold island unfolds over two acts, the West and the East. Act I: The Wonders of the West Read more >
One man and his blog - Part II
- By Graham Simpson
- 26 May 2022
- Views and reviews
Well, what a difference a year makes! As we enter June, it’s almost inconceivable to think that this time last year a dark cloud hung over international travel and we were wondering if we might ever welcome Simpson clients back to our destinations again... Read more >
Where to go in Europe: Seven months of sunshine
- By Simpson Travel
- 11 Apr 2022
- Where to go
It’s all about latitude of course, so you don’t need us to tell you that Crete is likely to be considerably sunnier than Cambridge in April! Read more >
An A to Z of Crete
- By Simpson Travel
- 11 Feb 2022
- What to do
Crete has everything you could possibly want from a Greek island destination; when it comes to uncovering its secrets, the only problem is where to begin… our A to Z of Crete is here to help. Read more >
North east Zakynthos
- By Hannah C
- 27 Jan 2022
- Views and reviews
Destination Specialist Hannah C. shares her first impressions and personal recommendations from an island tour to discover the less well-known side to Zakynthos. Read more >
One man and his blog - Part I
- By Graham Simpson
- 26 Jan 2022
- Views and reviews
Looking back, I can recall various times in life when events have taken me in a direction I could never have imagined. But none of these pivotal moments have been more dramatic or unexpected than the onset of the pandemic. Read more >
Top ten things to do in western Crete
- By Simpson Travel
- 10 Sept 2021
- What to do
A top ten is a tricky notion when it comes to Crete because there is so very much to see and do. But our little guide to the west will help you begin to scratch the surface of this most beguiling island and get you started on a love affair with enough appeal to last a lifetime. Read more >
Rachel Joyce on Paxos: The Joy of the Unknown
- By Simpson Travel
- 14 Apr 2021
- Views and reviews
Rachel Joyce, bestselling author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, shares her impressions of Paxos. Read more >

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greece

The Drama of Crete, Act 2: a Journey full of Eastern Promise

The Drama of Crete, Act I: The Wonders of the West

One man and his blog - Part II

Where to go in Europe: Seven months of sunshine

An A to Z of Crete

North east Zakynthos

One man and his blog - Part I

Top ten things to do in western Crete

Rachel Joyce on Paxos: The Joy of the Unknown

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Simpson Travel in the media

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