Spending time in places like Pamela & Emanuel's Studio Chalet is the single best reason why we started and will continue to use AirBnB! People of impeccable taste, they both have a deeply rooted understanding and appreciation of the Cretan culture and way of life. This comes as no surprise, since both have spent a significant part of their lives on the island. Given their cultural backgrounds and familiarity with Crete, they are able to perfectly cater to the international travelers' needs. They took the time to find out what we wanted to see, what our likes and dislikes were, and tailored their recommendations to suit this, thus helping avoid the tour-guide stereotypes and provide an insider's tips for places off the beaten path.

Then there is the studio - the amount of character and charm packed into this cozy space is enough to fill places twice the size. When there, you can enjoy the splendid panorama from the back porch, appreciate the lush vegetation in the backyard and taste the local drink and appetizers which the hosts generously provided us with on our arrival.

There are of course countless beaches near by, and also if you fancy longer car trips, there is plenty to explore within a few hours driving range. You will not run short of things to do, that's for certain. Needless to say our time in Greece was very special and we will come back in a heartbeat!