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Self-Catering

Up until recently, I wasn't the greatest fan of self-catering' holidays. I had visions of boring stuff you do at home, such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and washing up and eating what you'd eat at home. It was, I thought, purely for families seeking the cheapest option.

But, what it really means is the freedom to eat what you like, where you like and when you like, without the constraints of hotel dining room menus and opening times. Often, the food offered, while very good, isn't local' cuisine.

The apartment I rented in Crete, changed all that. All I bought at t...

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