Some excerpts from the website of Jason Apartments Hotel that might be useful
Jason
Apartments Hotel was built in 1986 and it is known for the warmth and hospitality of its staff, some of which have been working here since the opening of the hotel. Our 42 brand new
rooms (renovated in the winter of 2003) accommodate all guests as we have
Studios (
1 room),
Apartments (a
bedroom and separate
lounge room) and
Double Apartments (
2 bedrooms plus
lounge room) to choose from. A
swimming pool complete with a
poolside bar and snack
bar, ping pong,
24 hour reception service, fully
air conditioned rooms,
Internet Cafe and
Satellite TV in all
rooms are some of the facilities offered.
Satellite Television. Credit Cards accepted. Car/
Bike Rental. Luggage
Room and
Showers __for late Departure Times. Hotel Information __3 STARS / Category B'
. All our
rooms are fully furnished and include
private bathroom, A/C, ceiling fans above the beds, kettles, fully equipped
kitchenette,
satellite Television,
direct dial telephone and private
balconies (most with a fantastic view of the Aegean Sea). Following our renovations during the winter of 2003 all
rooms also have double glassed windows ensuring your holiday is not only fun filled but relaxing as well. Combine this with the bright sun of Crete and the warm hospitality traditional to the Rethymnians and Jason proves to be a perfect place to spend your Holidays. Ceiling fan above beds.
Direct dial telephone
Jason
Apartments Hotel is situated in the heart of Rethymno. This means that everything is within walking distance. The beach is 100m away and the old town is 200m away. The famous Venetian Harbour and Fortress are a 10 - minute walk from the Hotel. Pick up points for sight seeing excursions are located within close proximity of Jason or at the entrance to the Hotel. Cars and
bikes can be hired through the Hotel and delivered to the Hotel for your convenience. The closest
airport is in Chania approximately 65 km away and the Heraklion
airport is approximately 77 km away. Both
airports are approximately one hour drive away. The central bus station of Rethymno is located just 1.5 km away from Jason within easy walking distance.
The following links give you information about the culture and history of Rethymno and Greece: Some Info about Rethymnon. A Virtual
Tour of Historical Sources of Venice. Friends of Greece and Greek Islands. Official Site of the Tourism Promotion Committee of Rethymno Prefecture. Vocational Development
Centre. Activities and Things to Do: Artistic Woodturner and Carver from Rethymno, Crete. Dolphin Diving
Center http://www.tui.gr/incoming/d_rethymno/d_rethymno.htm. Useful Information on the Weather,
Taxis and Bus Schedules: K.T.E.L. (Local Bus). Rethymno's Lighthouse. Paul's Amazing Picture's. Photographs of Athens and Crete
1th April - 24th May. 25th May - 12th July. 13th July - 10th September. 11th September - 30th September. 1st October - 31st October. The above prices are per night per
room (no meals included), however,
breakfast is available. A 10% discount on these rates applies for booking via the
Internet. For help with currency conversions please click on the link below.
http://www.xe.com/ucc/. ƒ‚‚© Copyrights Jason Hotel
Apartments - All rights reserved -
(The fields with the * are required.). Number of Children up to 12: Booking with Continental
Breakfast: Please write any Additional Comments:
Welcome to Jason
Apartments Hotel. Jason
Apartments Hotel is a warm and friendly family owned and operated
business situated in the heart of the picturesque town of Rethymno on the island of Crete. With a beautiful beach no more than a 100 meters away, and the old town of Rethymno just 200 metres from our door, Jason Hotel proves to be the ideal base for all holidaymakers. © Copyrights Jason Hotel
Apartments - All rights reserved -
The myth of Jason and the Argonauts is one of the happiest myths of ancient Greek mythology. It is an epic of courageous seafarers and symbolises companionship and the longing to find new places. Jason, son of king Aeson, organised this expedition after being asked to do so by his uncle Pelias who had murdered his brother Aeson and had taken over the throne. When Jason turned 18, Pelias told him that only if he brought the Golden Fleece from the faraway land of Colchis would he take the throne that was rightfully his. Pelias of course was hoping that the young man would perish during the difficult journey. Jason sent messengers all over Greece calling for lovers of adventure to join him in the journey. Very soon 50 fine lovers of travelling arrived and boarded Argo, the famous ship that had magical powers. Also joining them was Orpheus so that he could protect them from the song of the Sirens with his divine lyre and the semi-God Hercules. The journey was difficult but victorious. Jason stole the Golden Fleece, guarded in the mouth of a dragon, but he also stole Medea, the princess of Colchis. He returned home and took the throne that was rightfully his. According to interpreters, the myth of Jason and the Argonauts honours Greek seafarers who were the first to find the route toward Hellespont and Bosporus and the first who dared explore those unknown countries. In other words, it honours the first Greeks who contributed to the spreading of Hellenism in the shores of Bosporus (the coast of Turkey) and the Black Sea. The Myth of Jason and the Argonauts