Credit crunch holidays 2009

Greener Travel beats the Credit Crunch Blues

This year Pure Crete offers better quality and choice at a more competitive price than ever.

Pure Crete 2009 sales are up on last year as consumers look towards value for money and a responsible approach to the environment in its New Year brochure.

Those preferring Cretan sunshine to British Gloom are looking hard at prices as the Euro squeezes the pound and thinking about their carbon footprint. That’s why Pure Crete has reduced its prices relative to its competitors, has optional carbon offset and invests in solar panels in the Cretan villas it rents. Pure Crete’s past in renovating traditional Cretan houses and helping endangered species make it well placed to respond to the increasingly environmentally sensitive British traveller.

Pure Crete offers an expanded and improved choice of holidays in traditional Cretan villas with and without pools starting at £570 per person including daytime flights for a couple in their own village house for a week (or £795 for 2 weeks). Children up to 16 enjoy a £100 discount.

Said Director Geraint Davies “In 2009 we have the our most competitive pricing alongside greater choice and higher quality with green credentials other operators cannot match.”

Existing properties have been upgraded often with better comfort & kitchens, solar panels & central heating making properties like Thea & Suzanna and Anna Malai  more sought after than ever. Latest arrivals include Koula in Aptera , Amalthia in Agios Pantes , Aloni in Maza , Sirens in Kalami  and Zoe’s in Tzizfes.

Pure Crete’s optional carbon offset has generated thousands of pounds to support communities in the developing world in solar power, biofuel and energy efficiency. This builds upon their environmental values expressed in the past through renovating traditional Cretan houses and protecting endangered species - all thanks to your custom.

Despite the strength of the Euro theircooperative approach with owners in Crete for 21 years means in 2009 Pure Crete can offer better value for money and more competitive pricing than ever.

Pure Crete also offers a unique range of special interest opportunities suitable for single travellers as well as couples and small groups:-

Wildflowers & Walking 14-21 and 21-28 April £775 to enjoy the profusion of flowers and orchids, including 150 endemic species with expert guidance in botany and photography

The Bulletin of the Ecology and Conservation Studies Society wrote “The great thing about the holiday was that at all times we felt unrushed. There was a perfect balance betweeen looking at the flowers and other natural history by day and enjoying meals together in the Taverna in the evening.' 

Country Walking in Crete 28 April-5May £725. comprises five days of  leisurely-paced walks in the rolling countryside and dramatic gorges of Western Crete visiting villages and ancient sites amidst the abundance of Spring flowers with a backdrop of snowcapped mountains. Walks are 3 to 4 hours ending in a village taverna or with a picnic. 

Cretan Culture and Cooking Evening Cretan conservationist Demetris and his wife Katerina host a discussion of the Cretan diet, environment and local history including dinner made with fresh local organic produce. Discussion around village life and culture including music, celebrations, customs, religion and work moves on to flora and fauna and to the health benefits of the traditional cretan diet.  The full Cretan dinner (vegetarian or meat) prepared by Katerina is a feast of local organic products including salad, fruit and the main course washed down with a plentiful supply of village wine to lubricate and stimulate the conversation. Just 25 Euros

“Pure Crete depends on loyalists and new comers interested in environmental issues and the politics and economics that surround them. They have a shared contention that their ethical consumer choices can make a difference but also want to enjoy themselves making them.” Said Geraint Davies

For full choice of availability call 0845 070 1571