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This is the first of two opportunities this year to spend a relaxed week in Crete, exploring some of the gorges and coast paths in the south and southwest of this magical island. May is a lovely month to walk in Crete - when the sun is not too hot and the island is still green with many wild flowers and aromatic herbs. We'll be staying in lovely ensuite rooms at Polirizos beach near Rothakino on the south coast - a tiny un-spoilt hamlet beside a cove with a few tavernas, a tiny hotel, and Oasis Rooms run by Maria and Christina. From here we can visit the amazing gorges of Imbros and famous Samaria, and walk beautiful coastal paths above the emerald sea - stopping for a dip when we please! For the Samarian Gorge we'll take a bus and taxis via Hania, starting our descent later than most, so that we have its amazing scenery virtually to ourselves. We'll stop for the night at the bottom of the gorge - at Agia Roumeli's Hotel Calypso, and walk back along the coast via Loutro the next day. On other days we'll walk from our door, or take a minibus to walks. There will also be one day off from walking to enjoy the beautiful beach around the headland - where you can swim as topless or bottomless as you wish!

Maria and Christina's Oasis Rooms are comfortable and ensuite, with a balcony overlooking the sea, and a kitchen area for breakfast. It is much simpler here to each buy our own food for breakfast & packed lunches - much of which we can do at a good supermarket on our way from the airport. We can then ask Maria to order us fresh bread daily for breakfast, and we can buy butter, honey, yoghurt, cheese, tomatoes and anything else we need at the little shop in Rothakino. In the evenings we'll eat out at the tavernas by the sea (from £8).

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Holiday price - 7 nights at Oasis Rooms, Rothakino: £635
Sea view ensuite twin rooms, or ensuite singles. Single suppl: £10 a night.
Includes: flight from Gatwick or Manchester (Manchester (Manchester flight supplement £20), all transport on Crete including to Samaria, Samaria fee, Imbros fee, 1 extra night at Agia Roumeli in Hotel Calypso + guided walks (i.e. everything except evening meals & food for breakfast & packed lunches - bring approx £170 in Euros). Atol No. 6497

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This second Crete week is with Marian - another opportunity to explore some of the gorges and coast paths in the south and southwest of this magical island. May is a lovely month to walk in Crete - when the sun is not too hot and the island is still green with many wild flowers and aromatic herbs. We'll be staying in lovely ensuite rooms at Polirizos beach near Rothakino on the south coast - a tiny un-spoilt hamlet beside a cove with a few tavernas, a tiny hotel, and Oasis Rooms run by Maria and Christina. From here we can visit the amazing gorges of Imbros and famous Samaria, and walk beautiful coastal paths above the emerald sea - stopping for a dip when we please! For the Samarian Gorge we'll take a bus and taxis via Hania, starting our descent later than most, so that we have its amazing scenery virtually to ourselves. We'll stop for the night at the bottom of the gorge - at Agia Roumeli's Hotel Calypso, and walk back along the coast via Loutro the next day. On other days we'll walk from our door, or take a minibus to walks. There will also be one day off from walking to enjoy the beautiful beach around the headland - where you can swim as topless or bottomless as you wish!

Maria and Christina's Oasis Rooms are comfortable and ensuite, with a balcony overlooking the sea, and a kitchen area for breakfast. It is much simpler here to each buy our own food for breakfast & packed lunches - much of which we can do at a good supermarket on our way from the airport. We can then ask Maria to order us fresh bread daily for breakfast, and we can buy butter, honey, yoghurt, cheese, tomatoes and anything else we need at the little shop in Rothakino. In the evenings we'll eat out at the tavernas by the sea (from £8).

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Holiday price - 7 nights at Oasis Rooms, Rothakino: £635
Sea view ensuite twin rooms, or ensuite singles. (Single suppl: £10 a night).
Includes: flight from Gatwick or Manchester (Manchester (Manchester flight supplement £20), all transport on Crete including to Samaria, Samaria fee, Imbros fee, 1 extra night at Agia Roumeli in Hotel Calypso + guided walks (i.e. everything except evening meals & food for breakfast & packed lunches - bring approx £170 in Euros). Atol No. 6497

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Away from the crowds, this Spring B/H break with Marcelle & Sue B has exclusive use of High Trenhouse near tranquil Malham Tarn in the Yorkshire Dales - a beautifully converted farm and outbuildings on the edge of the moors above Malham Cove and Gordale. The Pennine Way passes close by on its way over Fountains Fell to Pen-y-ghent, and across the moors are interesting paths to the pretty village of Arncliffe and the lively town of Settle with its tearooms and small shops. High Trenhouse offers a large number of single rooms - a boon for WW groups - and most have ensuite facilities. There are comfortable spaces for relaxing or making our own fun including a small honesty bar, the food is delicious, and there's even a sauna and Jacuzzi - so bring your swimsuit! A choice of Gentle and Intermediate walks each day will allow you to move between the grades to take it easy or stretch according to mood. We will also arrange an inexpensive shared lift from nearby Settle station at approx 4pm.

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This Intermediate holiday with Yvonne is based at comfortable Losehill Hall near Castleton, allowing us to get onto the moors and ridges with great views to the hills, forests, reservoirs and valleys of both the White (limestone) and Dark (gritstone) Peak. The Great Ridge of Rushup Edge, Mam Tor and Losehill is a 'must', and a short bus ride to Edale will access the Kinder Edges, perhaps via Jacobs Ladder or Ringing Roger (great names round here!) Other wonderful walks include the Roman Road up onto Win Hill for a long ridge walk (perhaps returning via the teashop in Hope); or the Abney Moor circuit taking in Bradwell which is famous for its ice cream. All in all, we'll be spoilt for choice. Losehill Hall is a lovely old Victorian mansion set in its own extensive grounds 10 mins walk from Castleton. It is the National Park Study Centre, run on eco-centre lines (everything is recycled, ensuite showers instead of baths, communal tea/coffee facilities, and there's even a courtesy taxi from Hope station to encourage rail travel). The Hall has a bar, a comfortable lounge and dining room where excellent meals are served. All the rooms we have reserved are ensuite singles. Luxury indeed!

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This new Scottish holiday with Jo Cound, Sue M, and Fran offers a choice of Gentle Photography, Intermediate, or Slow High walks each day, set in the heart of scenic Perthshire on the edge of the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. Here we will be staying at Comrie Croft - a hostel with a difference, located 2 miles from the picturesque village of Comrie with opportunities to walk into stunning landscapes at all levels of difficulty. Wildlife abounds here - osprey and kites nest locally, deer and mountain hare are found on the hills, and at all times of the year there is a rich diversity of flora and fauna thanks to ancient woodlands. There are many gentle walks with wonderful photo opportunities in the nearby glens, beside rivers, to waterfalls, and up onto gentle viewpoints. For Intermediate walkers there are the many exciting Corbetts of the area - the mid range hills and mountains over 2500ft (760m), and for Slow High we will have a choice of more challenging Monroes - mountains over 3000ft (914m). You can choose the walks that suit you best, and swap to a different grade if need be to take it easy or stretch yourself as you warm up. At Comrie Croft we have taken the whole Lodge so that we have room to spread out, sharing with 1-2 other women in comfortable bunk rooms which can usually sleep a greater number. What's more, half of the rooms have ensuite facilities! Comrie Croft has good facilities including a cosy lounge and a dining room with mountain views.

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