WHAT TO DO
The Northwest Passage, 1130 Greenleaf Ave., Wilmette, Ill.; (800) 732-7328, http://www.nwpassage.com. Northwest Passage has eight- to 10-day tours that depart from Iraklio on the north coast of Crete. Special-interest tours range from yoga and women's-only groups to educational tours at discounted rates for teachers, from $2,995 a person.
For more information, call 1-800-RECREATE or visit www.nwpassage.com.