“Nothing Brian had said could prepare us for the sight that met us as we came over the brow of the hill – a carpet of scarlet tulips as far as the eye could see interspersed with several varieties of orchids –absolutely stunning!" (June Griffith)

“Our best holiday ever - spectacular scenery, amazing flowers and warmest of welcomes" (D & C Walker, Oxon)

“An unforgetable week- flowers absolutely overwhelming,accommodation, hospitality and frienship first rate" (M Fraser, Inverness)

“Wonderful place, so peaceful, hospitality outstanding and scenery and flowers magnificent" (R and C Foster, Berks)

“Excellent holiday- wonderful flowers and welcoming hosts" (P and M. Burrows, Bucks)

Brian Allan, well renowned amateur botanist and orchid expert will once again be leading excursions to beautiful areas of Western Crete this spring. You don’t need to be a botanist to enjoy this experience – Brian’s knowledge, enthusiasm, sense of fun and the Cretan scenery will do it!

Brian Allan is one of the authors of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh book Wild Orchids in Scotland. To observe orchids and other wild plants he has travelled extensively through Iceland, Central Europe, into most Mediterranean countries (particularly Greece and the Greek Islands), and in North America from the Canadian Rockies to Southern California. recent trips to Australia and South Africa have led to more orchids to add to the list. His favourite Greek island is Crete which he has visited more then 10 times. The habitat diversity and number of endemic species are the main reason he has returned to Crete again and again.

The cost for April 2008 is £275 per person per week (excluding flight) based on 2 people sharing a 1 bedroomed apartment at Artemis. This price does include shared transport for the trips and Brian’s expertise. Each week will have 3 full day outings, a couple of half days and (of course) plenty of time for relaxation, shopping etc as well. The pool bar at Artemis will be available for drinks, snacks and discussion about the day’s events.

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