Overview
LuxME, short for ‘Luxury Made Easy’, certainly lives up to its name. Channelling the White Isle’s boho beautiful language, LUXME White is the epitome of easy-on-the-eye elegance. All inclusive dining and farm-to-fork feasting don’t usually go hand in hand, but endless culinary choices are on the menu here; from estate-to-plate veggies for kids, through a traditional taverna, Italian classics, Asian fusion-fare and a sweet treat temple
A great option for your child’s first foray into holiday childcare, the Kids Club (4+) here is cleverly situated in full view of parents by the pool – ideal if your little one is nervous about being left without you. Engaging activities include Greek herb planting, pebble painting, beach cleans, and the all important mini discos. The other beauty of LUXME White is its proximity to joy inducing aquatic activities for kids, without the need for parents to sunbathe next to them. Guests of this aptly named palatial pad have free access to sister hotels’ aqua park (a short 15 min taxi ride away). Back at base, leisurely life revolves around the sensational saltwater swimming pool, where days can be spent ordering complimentary cocktails from floating double daybeds
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Flight
4 hr flight from London airports to Heraklion or Chania
Transfer
Approximately a 70 min transfer from both Heraklion and Chania airports
Best time to visit
While a summer getaway to Crete guarantees a good time, it’s also one of the best Greek islands for shoulder season sun. Considering an April, May or October half term jaunt? Here’s your sign. You’ll also be pleased to note the central seawater swimming pool is heated in April & October
LUXME White is open from April to November, and you’ll find our Crete weather guide below
April: 20 degrees
May: 24 degrees
June: 28 degrees
July: 29 degrees
August: 29 degrees
September: 27 degrees
October: 24 degrees
November: 21 degrees
Favourite room
With 18 room types to choose from, there really is an option for all family sizes and budgets. Breaking it down for you:
Family Guest Rooms accommodate 2 adults and 2 kids, in an open plan setup. Those wanting fully separate sleeping spaces should opt for a Family Apartment, or Swim Up Family Guest Room
Large family? The Grand Family Suite – sleeping 6 in 2 separate master bedrooms plus a lounge – is for you
The most iconic abodes at LUXME White are undoubtedly the Yali Suites, featuring exquisite sharing pools. For the ultimate luxury retreat, opt for the Villa Luxe Yali Seafront, complete with a private heated pool and just steps away from the pristine sands
Nearby
An old town lined with tavernas, plus a Venetian harbour flecked with fishing boats, the ridiculously pretty Rethymno town is only a ten minute drive away. Sitting pretty on a generous stretch of Blue Flag beach, you’re not wanting for things to do at LUXME White itself – we’re talking Pilates, yoga, water polo, watersports, table tennis and more. If you fancy swapping sedate vibes for something a little more thrilling, guests also have complimentary access to Kingdom of Poseidon Aqua Park at sister hotel Grecotel Marine Palace
Price & Special Offers
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Hollie
Parent to Tiny Travellers aged 3 & 5
The food at LUXME White really is stand out. With 6 restaurants to choose from you definitely won’t suffer from culinary cabin fever, but don’t miss out on a trip to Agreco Farms (handily included in the all inclusive package), for estate to plate dining in the hills alongside a cute farmers for the day experience for the kids. There’s a choice of 18 different room types. We stayed in a Lux Me Yali Seafront Suite with a shared swim-up pool, which is brilliant for avoiding day time nap traps. The suite had separate lounge and bedroom areas, plus a large bathroom complete with the all-important tub. Both rooms led out onto the terrace and the incredible pool
Worth waking the baby for
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Agreco Farm
A fairytale farm, reviving centuries-old practices, a visit to Agreco is a must for all guests of LUXME White, especially when we tell you a dinner here is part of the LuxME dining offer. For a small extra cost, kids can play farmer for the day – collecting & cooking home-made Cretan food. Set on a vineyard-peppered hill overlooking the coast, the combination of sumptuous seasonal dining and epic views really is something special
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Rethymno Town
Crete’s 3rd largest city, enchanting Rethymno is certainly not sleeping on things to do. An impressively well-preserved Venetian harbour town, it’s rich in history, culture and cuisine. Expect a picture-perfect backdrop of Renaissance buildings, a honeycomb of cobbled alleyways lined with craft shops, 16th century churches and pretty plazas
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PlayCity Rethymno
From beach volleyball and basketball courts, to football pitches and inflatable obstacle courses, PlayCity Rethymno is seventh heaven for school aged sprogs. The cute mini playground will keep tinier tots entertained while older siblings act out their inner Ninja Warrior
