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Greece is one of those ideal destinations that boasts perfect beaches, almost year-round excellent weather, charming towns, a rich heritage and culture, and an idyllically slow pace of life. It is the perfect place to get away from it all, relax and unwind in the most stunning surroundings, far away from your daily life, worries and concerns. The final ingredient necessary for a dreamy trip away is the right vacation rental. We have some truly fantastic holiday rentals all across Greece but, among them, there are some stand-outs; some luxurious properties that boast panoramic views, private pools and elegant interiors. Here are some of our favourites among our most luxurious rental properties in Greece...

1. Lasithi (Available from €205 per night)

This beautiful gem of modern architecture is located on the stunning Greek island of Crete, near the village of Milatos, a sleepy resort that is 1km from the sea to the east of the island.

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The Aquarium of Rhodes is a stunning building that encases an interesting collection of marine life and is a must-see for anyone who has found a vacation rental in Rhodes.

Built during the Italian occupation of the Dodecanese Islands, under Governor Mario Lago as the Reale Istituto di Ricerche Biologiche di Rodi (Royal Biological Research Institute of Rhodes) in Cape of Mili, the northernmost point of Rhodes Island, in 1934, it was designed by Italian architect Armando Bernabiti. Combining local and Art Deco architectural elements with naval aesthetics like curved lines, porthole-like windows and a central cylindrical tower and the marine-fauna inspired entrance decoration, it is a charming and iconic structure. This has not really been altered over the years but in the 1970s, an exhibition hall and a pool for the seals were added to the north side of the building. The original interior also remains and was decorated with porous rocks and natural seashells and a floor paved with a black and white pebble mosaic. Stepping inside, therefore, feels like entering an underwater cave.

Patras is Greece's third-largest city and is located in the northern Peloponnese, just west of Athens. Built at the foothills of Mount Panachaikon, overlooking the Gulf of Patras, it is a busy commercial city that is still full of natural beauty. The coastline is a prime example of a Mediterranean paradise, with perfectly blue waters, mountains framing the town, lovely islands visible across the water and greenery dotted throughout the city. However, one of the city's most important natural gems, and a must-see for anyone who has found a vacation rental in Patras, is the so-called, “Spinney.”

The Spinney (Δασύλλιο in Greek) of Patras is an area of paths set into a pine-tree-covered hill, known as the "the Gulf of Patras' veranda", from which there is a panoramic view over the city and the bay below.

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This week, we've been majorly crushing on Crete and dreaming of holidaying there ASAP. To torture ourselves, we've been compiling a list of some of our dreamiest villas in Crete and wishing we were there right now. Here are the last of those picks:

8. Fliskouni Red Villa (Available from €209 per night)

This beautiful apartment is one of the units in a pretty little holiday resort in the countryside near Samonás called Samonas Traditional Houses. Surrounded by trees, plants, flowers and greenery, it is a very picturesque setting and the perfect place to get away from it all. A light stone building, draped in ivy and colourful blooms, with shuttered windows and terraces taking in panoramic views across the surrounding landscape, this is an excellent complex in which to stay and where you will find everything you need.

This week, we're all dreaming of lying on a beach and doing very little of anything at all in the office. As a result, we can't help but stare at the property eye candy on our website and we were inspired to compile a list of some of our best villas in Crete. Here are more of ten of the best of the best among them...

4. Lasithi (Available from €205 per night)

This elegant villa shares a common characteristic among the many incredible villas in Crete on our website: amazing sea views. I mean, just look at that! Located near the village of Milatos, this charming and secluded villa boasts a large 600m2 garden, a truly stunning infinity pool, 6 large bedrooms, 3 large bathrooms, a wonderful and spacious open plan living, bathroom and kitchen area, outdoor dining area, a large stone BBQ and more. Perfect for a large group of friends or an extended family, this modern and minimalist villa is ideal for making beautiful memories and relaxing together.