Crete: Places to Explore
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The appeal of the surrounding, fertile coastal plain was not lost on the ancient Minoans, who left behind some of Crete's most enchanting ruins.
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Travel Deals in Crete
- $529 & up -- Summer: Italy-Greece-Turkey 7-Night Cruise Royal Caribbean
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