We're sure there are honeymoon good times we haven't thought of yet and life comes at you fast. This is a general fund for our honeymoon and our next big adventures which include spinal surgery for Rachel and adopting a new member into the Hofblett family.

Greg loves a good adventure and everything new and novel. He's really looking forward to honeymooning on an island that offers everything from black-sand beaches to great skiing, not to mention locally made olive oil and a whole new history and culture.

Located near Heraklion and the palace of Knossos, in the heart of Crete, Agapi Beach Resort is a curated experience that combines the alchemy of a long, sandy, sun-kissed beach and fresh, authentic flavours with the of warmth and familiarity that reflects the distinctive culture of Crete.

Turquoise sea, dazzling white homes with Aegean blue roofs on the top of the steep cliffs. A beautiful trip to one in the top most romantic islands in the world, Santorini. https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g189413-d20359363-Santorini_1_day_guided_Excursion_with_Highspeed_from_Heraklion-Crete.html

Crete is a longtime dream destination for the bride. Rachel fell in love with this "has it all" island in her comparative culture and religion class. What's not to love about glorious beaches, impressive mountainscapes, steep gorges, and a brilliant culture that celebrates topless snake goddesses?

Chochlioi Bourbouristi (fried snails) - They’re cooked in different ways, but they’re best coated in a light dusting of flour, fried in olive oil and finished with salt, vinegar or wine and rosemary. Looking forward to trying every one of these unique dishes and delicacies - https://seasonedtraveller.com/best-of-lists/crete-food-greece-gourmet

Dakos (barley rusk) - This is Crete’s most ubiquitous starter. You’ll find dakos on every menu in Chania. The foundation is a hard barley rusk (known as paximadia). Each husk slowly soaks up olive oil and the juice of chopped tomatoes, which are sprinkled with oregano and xinomyzithra (salted white local cheese). Looking forward to trying every one of these unique dishes and delicacies - https://seasonedtraveller.com/best-of-lists/crete-food-greece-gourmet

Stamnagathi (edible weeds) - Crete is famed for its edible weeds and greens called horta. You’ll spot them in salads, stuffed into salty pies with cheese and offered as a side with meat. They’re highly nutritious and are quite bitter, but they cut through fatty roasts and feel like they’re doing you good. Looking forward to trying every one of these unique dishes and delicacies - https://seasonedtraveller.com/best-of-lists/crete-food-greece-gourmet

Staka Me Ayga (cream & eggs) - is a simple dish where eggs (in this case, poached) are served on top of staka, a roux made from buttery local cream mixed with flour that’s been seasoned with salt and pepper. Looking forward to trying every one of these unique dishes and delicacies - https://seasonedtraveller.com/best-of-lists/crete-food-greece-gourmet

Kleftiko (baked lamb) and Gamopilafo (wedding pilaf) - Kleftiko is slow-cooked, oven-baked lamb. Gamopilafo is traditionally offered at Cretan weddings. Looking forward to trying every one of these unique dishes and delicacies - https://seasonedtraveller.com/best-of-lists/crete-food-greece-gourmet

Ahinosalata (sea urchin) - is a Cretan specialty served as a meze. Orange urchin roe is scooped into a bowl and flooded with olive oil, lemon juice and a splash of seawater. Looking forward to trying every one of these unique dishes and delicacies - https://seasonedtraveller.com/best-of-lists/crete-food-greece-gourmet

Apaki (cured pork) - Crete’s answer to cured pork. Lean loin meat is marinated in vinegar for a few days and then smoked over wood and mountain herbs. It’s then sliced into thin strips and finished in a pan. Looking forward to trying every one of these unique dishes and delicacies - https://seasonedtraveller.com/best-of-lists/crete-food-greece-gourmet

Kaltsounia (cheese pies) - These little Cretan cheese pies are savoury, despite being served at the end of the meal. They look an awful lot like empanadas and can be spiked with thyme and drizzled with honey and cinnamon. Looking forward to trying every one of these unique dishes and delicacies - https://seasonedtraveller.com/best-of-lists/crete-food-greece-gourmet

Antikristo (barbecued lamb) - A traditional way to barbecue meat, Antikristo sees lamb cut into four (called goulidia), skewered, salted and then arranged around a fire on a multi-tiered metal skirt. Looking forward to trying every one of these unique dishes and delicacies - https://seasonedtraveller.com/best-of-lists/crete-food-greece-gourmet

Kokoretsi (spit-roast lamb offal) - is a traditional Greek Easter dish. The ingredients are lamb or goat intestines wrapped around seasoned offal like heart, kidney and lung. It’s cooked on a spit and more like a roast. Looking forward to trying every one of these unique dishes and delicacies - https://seasonedtraveller.com/best-of-lists/crete-food-greece-gourmet

We've always wanted to learn how to dive and Crete seems like a great place to do it! https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g189413-d17403794-Heraklion_Scuba_Diving_Experience_for_Beginners-Crete.html

Greg is a total sport and down to indulge his new wife's horse habit with a ride up the rugged slopes of Finikia and Giouchtas mountians. He's looking forward to lunch :) https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g503710-d12469788-Crete_Finikia_and_Giouchtas_Mountains_Horse_Riding_Tour_with_Lunch-Hersonissos_Cre.html

A Dorian city, Olous sank below the waves after an earthquake around the second century AD. Today, its remnants form an eerie journey into the past. Just 2–3 feet (50–80 centimeters) below the surface. https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g189413-d18973590-Olous_Guided_Snorkelling_Excursion_to_Discover_Olous_Sunken_Ancient_City-Crete.html

With rugged cliffs, dramatic caves, and a tumbling waterfall, the Kourtaliotiko Gorge is one of Crete's most dramatic destinations. This adventurous private hike lets you follow the Megalopotamos River to the Libyan Sea—walking in the river the whole time. https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g189413-d21255515-River_Trekking_Adventure_at_Kourtaliotis_Gorge-Crete.html

A guided tour of the tranquil coast and sea caves with break for lunch at a taverna. https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g189413-d19252574-Sea_Kayaking_Agia_Galini_Crete-Crete.html

Situated in the heart of old historic Rethymnon under the Venetian wall and the Archaeological Museum, the CCA boasts a permanent collection of approximately 700 works of contemporary Greek artists ranging from 1950 to now. https://www.cca.gr/about-the-cca.html

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of the oldest and most remarkable museums in Greece. It is rightly considered as the Museum of Minoan Culture par excellence. https://www.heraklionmuseum.gr/en/

Surrounded by the idyllic setting of the vineyards and the Lassithi mountains The Lyrarakis Estate is a family winery which has been producing high quality wines since 1966 with a strong focus on rare local varieties and producing single variety wines. https://www.lyrarakis.com/en/home

The palace of Knossos was the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization and culture. Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and has been called Europe's oldest city