Embrace the authentic Cretan culture of The Royal Senses Resort & Spa. Life’s stresses melt away beside the outdoor pool and as you stroll down to the private beach. Meanwhile, spacious, chic rooms await inside, and they look plucked from a glossy interiors magazine. Throughout the four restaurants, palate-pleasing local gastronomy covers everything from farm-to-table vegetables to modern twists on classic recipes. A splash park and children’s club vow to entertain the youngsters through hands-on activities such as pottery, drawing and making honey. As for the grown-ups, it doesn’t get much more relaxing than sinking into a herbal spa therapy.