Crete offers a fantastic range of activities for tourists, whether you want to relax on the stunning beaches, hike around its numerous valleys and mountains, explore the Ancient Minoan sites or partake in a bit of watersports, there is something for everyone.

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a must see for anyone interested in Ancient History. Host to a staggering amount of archaeological finds including a vast selection of Minoan art. Opened in 1883 as a simple collection of antiques, the museum has grown substantially over the last century to become one of the best museums in the world, showcasing Cretan history from the Minoans to Neolithics and through to the Greco-Roman period. Similarly, archaeological sites like Knossos and Phaistos are examples of just some of the wonderful examples of Minoan culture open to the public.

Steeped in mythology, Crete also gives you the perfect opportunity to take a tour of the Gods. In the Idaion cave at Mount Ida you can visit the fabled birthplace of Zeus; see where the goddess Athena bathed in Lake Coulismeni or visit the Paximadia islands on which the goddess Artemis and the god Apollo were born.

For the kids, a trip to Aquaworld Aquarium is always a popular destination, and Watercity, Acqua Plus and Star Beach water parks provide a great, fun-filled day out in the sun.

There is a huge range of accommodation available in Crete due to its immense popularity with tourists and you can find a fantastic range of houses and villas at Pure Crete.

Prices of holidays to Crete tend to be pretty reasonable, and travel is cheap. You will get the best prices in April to June and September to October and peak tourist season is in July-August.

Recently British couples have favoured popular wedding locations such as Cyprus, Crete and the Bahamas. Although to some it may seem like an unnecessary expense, in actual fact many couples find themselves saving money without the need to cut costs elsewhere, for example with budget catering or cheap bridesmaid dresses. Many couples chose to combine their wedding abroad with their honeymoon; this drastically cuts the cost of the wedding.

Greece is home to some of the most beautiful wedding venues in the world, ancient churches with renaissance style decor reign tall over the streets of traditional villages, or if a church wedding isn’t your preferred choice there are hundreds of other venues available to wedding ceremonies throughout Europe and beyond. Beach weddings have always been popular, romantic scenery combined with the lapping of clear blue waves entices many couples to marry by the shore.  There are many benefits to marrying abroad such as the fine cuisine, a holiday with your family and friends and of course the sunshine, but exchanging vows in a foreign country can be a daunting process, many couples seek the help of a wedding planner to help arrange every aspect, this takes the pressure off you so you can enjoy the day.

A watch as reliable as the Navitimer is an essential travelling tool with a history that is rich when it comes to travel and tied closely to the aviation industry. For many years pilots and explorers heading into dangerous and unknown territories have recognised the value of having a reliable timepiece with them for reliable timekeeping as well as navigation. The technology of intricate mechanical watches has come along by leaps and bounds since the invention of the very first chronometer

The luxury watches of today are accurate to an incredible level of precision as well as very durable and reliable in a number of different extreme environments, making them valuable travelling tools. If you were trapped on a desert island your Breitling watch could be used to signal down ships by reflecting sunlight or start a timer to find count the days before you are rescued. So even if you are just heading on to your holidays, you could find that your trusty Breitling is the most essential item you need to pack.

Considering Vaser Liposuction abroad

What you constitute as being “abroad” depends on your home country. A number of countries now specialise in offering cosmetic weight loss treatments.

Top destinations include:

• The Philippines
• Mexico
• Turkey
• Germany

Each offers different treatment packages with payment options. Costs may depend on cosmetic materials, procedures, clinician expertise and exchange rates.

Vaser Liposuction treatment abroad

The difference in the Vaser Liposuction treatment abroad is that it will take place in another country, however, the basic treatment and results are similar regardless of the treatment country. All use ultrasound energy to break up and liquefy fatty cells that are suctioned out of the body. The Vaser Liposuction procedure duration is between one and three hours, and the results are noticeable straight after treatment, and settles over an approximate four-month period.

Although patients recover quickly, it is best to rest for about twelve hours after the procedure, so combining the treatment with a holiday abroad may give you the rest that you need too! However, bear in mind that any rigorous activity should only be resumed after two to three weeks after the treatment. Usually, while healing, patients wear a compression garment for a week, use painkillers where necessary and take prescribed antibiotics to reduce risk of infection.

Risks of Vaser Liposuction abroad

The risks associated with Vaser Liposuction include bleeding, infection and scarring, however, medical practitioners are trained to reduce such risks. When having treatment abroad it is important to verify the qualifications and expertise of the treating professional and their facility standards. These are added risks when having treatment abroad, but are easily mitigated through research and home-country clinician recommendation.

So what are the pros and cons of travelling abroad for medical treatment? The pros are fairly obvious; shorter waiting times and a smaller bill at the end of the procedure are the main positives for heading overseas for surgery. If you choose your destination carefully, you can not only have the treatment you require, but you can also enjoy a pleasant family holiday in Spain, Portugal or even Mexico and the Caribbean. All of the clinics that offer treatments to medical tourists, from cosmetic surgery to gastric bypass surgery, have to ensure that they meet the clinical and cleanliness standards of the countries where they operate. Many actually surpass these standards, as they know that foreign patients will be checking their credentials closely. If a hospital is not up to standard, other potential customers will soon get to hear about it, so it is within their interest to operate as professionally as possible.

There are, of course, some cons or negatives to medical tourism. It can be quite scary to be in a place where you don’t speak the language, especially if there are complications. Some clinics don’t include extra costs in the package that they offer, meaning that the patient is left with a huge bill if they require emergency or hospital treatment, so always check out the small print closely, to see what your costs actually cover.