Nana Princess

Step into the blue when you stay at the regal Nana Princess on Crete. Ease yourself into island life from your private saltwater pool as you gaze over the turquoise waters beyond the resort’s private beach.

The 102 suites and villas lie between the soft sand and backdrop of rugged mountains. It is set on a peninsula outside the coastal town of Chersonissos on the north of Greece's largest island, Crete, described by the poet Homer as “a rich and lovely sea-girth land”.

For those who stay in the Presidential Villa, a butler will attend to your every whim. There is a gym and sauna on the upper floor and outdoor pool.

Start the day at Carpe Diem, which offers fresh fruit from the Cretan Corner and a selection of pastries and hot options. Greek meze is served during the day at the pool restaurant, while evening lifts the curtain on a menu of aromatic delicacies.

Sample freshly caught Mediterranean fish and platter of sushi in Eternal Blue, one of the three restaurants at the resort. Enjoy a romantic à la carte dinner overlooking the waterfront followed by a glass of raki and game of backgammon. Cocktails are served by an expert mixologist in the Artemis Lounge.

There is a thrilling line-up of sports and outdoor activities waiting to be discovered at Nana Princess. Expert tennis coaches are on hand, while a game of beach volleyball can also be enjoyed. A golf course is only 10 minutes from the resort. For water lovers, scuba diving lessons are a wonderful way to explore the underwater paradise.