Come Cave Dining in Crete! New Launches in this Luxury Mediterranean Paradise

Come Cave Dining in Crete! New Launches in this Luxury Mediterranean Paradise

The Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay, owned and managed by the famous ZEUS International Hotels and Resorts, unveils its much-anticipated, latest renovations which redefine the very essence of hospitality in the region, elevating guest experiences to uncharted heights of indulgence and delight.

Step into this serene Cretan seaside oasis and embark on a transcendent journey of opulence and sophistication. Here is a preview of the hotel’s unparalleled improvements and latest enhancements to guest experiences!

Brand New Laguna Boasting Breath-taking Views

The property is delighted to debut a brand-new seaside laguna. Nestled along the glistening azure shores of the Aegean Sea, the newly unveiled laguna beckons guests with its calming turquoise hues, unveiling a tapestry of natural beauty where the sea meets Cretan skies in an awe-inspiring embrace. An idyllic backdrop of escapism, this stunning lagoon is sure to captivate the hearts of travellers with its timeless allure.

Crete’s Largest Private Marina with Two Exclusive Beaches

Wyndham Grand Mirabello introduces the largest privately owned marina in the whole of Crete which offers direct ocean access to the Aegean’s crystal-clear waters, making it the ideal destination for yacht-fanatics and sailors alike! Flanked by the hotel’s two private, Blue Flag-awarded beaches on either side, guests receive priority access to over and underwater activities, including snorkelling, diving, sailing, sightseeing tours, and fishing trips.

An ideal harbour for private dockside arrivals, overnight mooring, and yacht catering, the marina is a destination in itself for every time of day, providing 30 slips, concrete docks and finger piers, and on-yacht catering services. During the day, guests can head to the hotel’s marina-side glamourous beach club, for light bites or post-boating lunches.

Wyndham’s Beach Club: A Haven of Leisure and Luxury

This season, the property initiates its extraordinary Beach Club, situated on the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean. The club boasts an impressive pool, mere steps away from the beach, two restaurants – Elia and Bay Grill & Bar, and three lively bars, including the Marina Yacht club. Guests can indulge in two sandy beaches, with one offering assigned sun-loungers and VIP service. The club additionally offers an array of sports activities, including mini soccer, beach volley, multi-courts, and tennis courts.

As the sun sets, an open-air cinema creates the perfect ambience for unforgettable evenings with great movies, family, food, and fun. Wyndham Grand Mirabello Bay Crete’s Beach Club redefines luxury with enchanting Cretan touches.

Masterfully Renovated Rooms with Private and Jetted Pools

Vivifying authentic Cretan hospitality dedicated to providing superior services, Wyndham Grand Mirabello now offers guests 115 exceedingly upgraded bungalows and suites, which debut impressive private and jetted pools. Thoughtfully designed with a fusion of contemporary opulence and coastal chic, the newly renovated rooms redefine the very essence of luxury hospitality while offering a cosy embrace of comfort and refinement with breath-taking vistas of the sea.

Across its 318 accommodation options, guests are invited to step into a world of refined elegance, where every detail has been meticulously crafted to elevate your stay to new heights of extravagance. Carefully created interior design elements ensure every waking moment is adorned with awe-inspiring beauty. From a harmonious fusion of modern aesthetics and classic elegance to the use of muted tones creating a soothing ambience and luxurious furnishings adding a touch of refinement to the already alluring atmosphere, the property has elevated its commitment to offering luxury accommodation with humble comforts in an inviting atmosphere.

New Cave Wine Tasting Experience

Indulgence knows no bounds at this seaside sanctuary which debuts a new private wine and cigar tasting experience for guests to savour at SPILIA – an enchanting natural cave transformed into an exquisite setting for the exclusive experience. Create unforgettable memories and delight your senses as you sample rare wines, the finest champagnes and premium Belgian chocolate varieties whilst dining under the candlelight.

This experience is one of many unique gastronomy offerings guests can look forward to at the Wyndham Grand Mirabello, which provides a plethora of gourmet restaurant options carefully curated by their executive chef. Savour delectable Greek delicacies and international cuisines across 10 restaurants and bars.

Wellbeing offerings for active lifestyle enthusiasts

Wyndham Grand Mirabello premieres unrivalled wellness experiences and is excited to welcome guests into its invigorating sanctuary, where the world of indulgence meets the pulse of an active lifestyle.

The resort uniquely offers a yoga and pilates deck featuring panoramic views stretching to the horizon which provide a sense of oneness with the surrounding landscape. As the sun rises and sets over the horizon, the deck becomes a canvas of enchanting colours, creating the perfect ambiance for your wellness practice. Guests of all ages are invited to partake in seaside classes led by skilled instructors catering to all levels.

Also nestled within the lush olive garden oasis which homes this deck is the resort’s ethereal Mirabello Spa. Engulfed in nature’s embrace and the fragrance of local herbs, blossoming flowers, and organic fruit and vegetables, the spa’s serene ambience effortlessly calms the mind whilst offering a harmonious fusion of opulence and vitality. The state-of-the-art facility features eight world-class treatments rooms, a heated indoor pool, hammam, jacuzzi, sauna and tea lounge! Guests are invited to select from a myriad of restorative treatments which draw inspiration from nature, with the use of natural ingredients, to experience a heightened sense of inner peace and renewal.

The Wyndham Grand Mirabello’s latest renovations and new experiences invite guests of all ages to immerse themselves in coastal Cretan splendour for an unforgettable Mediterranean escape!

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Typically thought of as being an easy to clean area of the home, hard floors have risen in popularity in recent decades. Globally, hard floors are the most common floor type,2 and research released today by Dyson has uncovered poor cleaning habits that mean hard floors are likely to be harbouring an array of hidden nasties. This comes as 32% of Brits – equating to 21.6 million people in the UK – will use the same dirty mop head for six months or more before replacing it. What’s more, one in 20 also admit to keeping the same mop for a year or longer, and one in 10 think it is acceptable to use the same mop 100 times, spreading dirt around their floors every time they use it. Cross contamination is a primary issue for most common and traditional mopping methods with germs and bacteria further being unknowingly spread around homes as Brits use dirty water to clean floors.3 45% only change the water to new water between rooms, whereas 41% wait even longer until it looks dirty. This could mean that floors are being washed with dirty water, adding more dirt rather than taking it away. Surprisingly, almost one in 10 (9%) even admit to not changing the dirty water at all when mopping. Over a quarter (28%) admit to mopping their floors once a fortnight or less while over half (53%) admit they don’t regularly clean behind appliances and leave dirt to build up for as long as six months at a time. image002.jpg On how to achieve a perfect barefoot clean feel after mopping, Geli Lee, Dyson Engineer and Home Cleaning Expert offers their top tips for eliminating dirt around the home: 1. Create a cleaning schedule to stay on top of dirt build-up. In the last year, there has been a 15% global reduction in the number of people who maintain regular cleaning schedules. 47% of the British public admitted to only being motivated to clean when they spot visible dirt or dust.4 Regular floor cleaning with a wet hard floor cleaner like the Dyson WashG1™ removes more stubborn dirt than vacuuming alone. It is important to have a debris free surface, clear any clutter from the floor or other surfaces. Choose the right machine: Different vacuums are designed for different floor types and home sizes. Some machines will be engineered with hard floors in mind and will struggle on thick pile carpets, for example. Choosing the right machine for your home will make a big difference to the ease and speed with which you’re able to clean your home. Clean your floors ‘little and often’. Washing your floors frequently in areas that receive more foot fall will help to stop dirt building up and getting trodden into your floor. Using a dedicated wet floor cleaner on hard flooring such as the Dyson WashG1 is helpful for this, as the versatile format means it vacuums and washes the floor simultaneously. Cleaning schedules have also become less regimented. In recent years only 41% of people claim to have a regular cleaning schedule, and 60% admit to cleaning reactively; being motivated to clean only when there is visible dirt or dust5. It’s perhaps not surprising, that a fifth of people are still concerned their floors are dirty after they’ve mopped them (22%) and one in four6 feel extremely worried about indoor dust at home. Geli Lee, Dyson Engineer and Home Cleaning Expert reveals why it is important to change the way we mop: “Cleaning your hard floors properly and regularly is important for maintaining a healthy environment around your home. Without a proper cleaning routine, dirt may unknowingly build up and spread around your home. It is evident from our research that current mopping habits mean British households aren’t cleaning their floors as effectively as they should. “From ignoring problem areas where dust and debris build up, cross contamination with dirty water to not replacing mop heads or inconsistent cleaning, current mopping behaviours may be making floors dirtier as opposed to cleaner. Moving away from traditional methods, wet floor cleaners like the Dyson WashG1 simplify the floor cleaning experience and provide a modern efficient and hygienic solution” To help take the guesswork out of mopping, the brand new WashG1 is Dyson’s first dedicated wet floor cleaner that tackles wet and dry debris in one go. Engineered for hygienic cleaning and maintenance, the WashG1 is revolutionising wet floor cleaning, removing the need for multi-products and multi-steps to achieve a barefoot clean feel around the home. To put the product to the test, Dyson have cleaned one of London’s most iconic landmarks The Victoria and Albert Museum. From cleaning the grand marble floors housing the most prestigious exhibits, to cleaning up leftover food in the Gamble Room Cafe, the WashG1 had a dirt busting tour of the museum leaving it spotless. Images can be found here. The WashG1 introduces Dyson’s engineering expertise to cleaning hard floors. With a 1 litre clean-water tank to cover flooring up to 290m2, the Dyson WashG1 uses a combination of hydration, absorption, and extraction technologies to remove wet and dry spills and stains simultaneously. The Dyson WashG1 is available to purchase now from Dyson.co.uk, retailing at £599.99.

Typically thought of as being an easy to clean area of the home, hard floors have risen in popularity in recent decades. Globally, hard floors are the most common floor type,2 and research released today by Dyson has uncovered poor cleaning habits that mean hard floors are likely to be harbouring an array of hidden nasties. This comes as 32% of Brits – equating to 21.6 million people in the UK – will use the same dirty mop head for six months or more before replacing it. What’s more, one in 20 also admit to keeping the same mop for a year or longer, and one in 10 think it is acceptable to use the same mop 100 times, spreading dirt around their floors every time they use it. Cross contamination is a primary issue for most common and traditional mopping methods with germs and bacteria further being unknowingly spread around homes as Brits use dirty water to clean floors.3 45% only change the water to new water between rooms, whereas 41% wait even longer until it looks dirty. This could mean that floors are being washed with dirty water, adding more dirt rather than taking it away. Surprisingly, almost one in 10 (9%) even admit to not changing the dirty water at all when mopping. Over a quarter (28%) admit to mopping their floors once a fortnight or less while over half (53%) admit they don’t regularly clean behind appliances and leave dirt to build up for as long as six months at a time. image002.jpg On how to achieve a perfect barefoot clean feel after mopping, Geli Lee, Dyson Engineer and Home Cleaning Expert offers their top tips for eliminating dirt around the home: 1. Create a cleaning schedule to stay on top of dirt build-up. In the last year, there has been a 15% global reduction in the number of people who maintain regular cleaning schedules. 47% of the British public admitted to only being motivated to clean when they spot visible dirt or dust.4 Regular floor cleaning with a wet hard floor cleaner like the Dyson WashG1™ removes more stubborn dirt than vacuuming alone. It is important to have a debris free surface, clear any clutter from the floor or other surfaces. Choose the right machine: Different vacuums are designed for different floor types and home sizes. Some machines will be engineered with hard floors in mind and will struggle on thick pile carpets, for example. Choosing the right machine for your home will make a big difference to the ease and speed with which you’re able to clean your home. Clean your floors ‘little and often’. Washing your floors frequently in areas that receive more foot fall will help to stop dirt building up and getting trodden into your floor. Using a dedicated wet floor cleaner on hard flooring such as the Dyson WashG1 is helpful for this, as the versatile format means it vacuums and washes the floor simultaneously. Cleaning schedules have also become less regimented. In recent years only 41% of people claim to have a regular cleaning schedule, and 60% admit to cleaning reactively; being motivated to clean only when there is visible dirt or dust5. It’s perhaps not surprising, that a fifth of people are still concerned their floors are dirty after they’ve mopped them (22%) and one in four6 feel extremely worried about indoor dust at home. Geli Lee, Dyson Engineer and Home Cleaning Expert reveals why it is important to change the way we mop: “Cleaning your hard floors properly and regularly is important for maintaining a healthy environment around your home. Without a proper cleaning routine, dirt may unknowingly build up and spread around your home. It is evident from our research that current mopping habits mean British households aren’t cleaning their floors as effectively as they should. “From ignoring problem areas where dust and debris build up, cross contamination with dirty water to not replacing mop heads or inconsistent cleaning, current mopping behaviours may be making floors dirtier as opposed to cleaner. Moving away from traditional methods, wet floor cleaners like the Dyson WashG1 simplify the floor cleaning experience and provide a modern efficient and hygienic solution” To help take the guesswork out of mopping, the brand new WashG1 is Dyson’s first dedicated wet floor cleaner that tackles wet and dry debris in one go. Engineered for hygienic cleaning and maintenance, the WashG1 is revolutionising wet floor cleaning, removing the need for multi-products and multi-steps to achieve a barefoot clean feel around the home. To put the product to the test, Dyson have cleaned one of London’s most iconic landmarks The Victoria and Albert Museum. From cleaning the grand marble floors housing the most prestigious exhibits, to cleaning up leftover food in the Gamble Room Cafe, the WashG1 had a dirt busting tour of the museum leaving it spotless. Images can be found here. The WashG1 introduces Dyson’s engineering expertise to cleaning hard floors. With a 1 litre clean-water tank to cover flooring up to 290m2, the Dyson WashG1 uses a combination of hydration, absorption, and extraction technologies to remove wet and dry spills and stains simultaneously. The Dyson WashG1 is available to purchase now from Dyson.co.uk, retailing at £599.99.

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