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Greece

Journey to the land of the gods

A sea studded with islands, a magnificent transparent blue sky and dazzling yet simple whitewashed villages are the treasures embodied by the Cyclades archipelago. Although the economic crisis is on everybody’s lips in Athens, it seems very far away here in one of Greece’s leading tourist destinations. With its villages and its hotels resting on rocky islands bathed by the Aegean Sea, a Cycladic island is truly a dream destination.

Chic and glamorous Mykonos

Mykonos, the pearl of the Cyclades, with its chic boutiques and magnificent residences, its white houses and labyrinth like streets, its fishing port and its trendy bars vibrates both day and night. The island owes its success to its legendary beaches and its constantly festive atmosphere. The beaches are crowded and the café terraces full. Visitors stroll about, converse, get a sun tan or read, delighted to be cut off from the outside world. As if it were doing a balancing act, the Mykonos Blu rests on a cliff overlooking the famous Psarou beach. Its bungalows and private villas respect the cubic architecture of the Cyclades, and the chic and elegant décor of the interiors strictly abide by the principles of Feng Shui. The combination of styles creates a timeless atmosphere, adding to the charm of this luxurious and discreet refuge.

Santorini - hippy chic

The other jewel of the Cyclades, discreet Santorini need not be jealous of its off the wall counterpart, Mykonos. The island rises up from the volcanic earth and is an idealized representation of the Cyclades and the Aegean Sea. Its hanging villages and archaeological treasures liberated from the volcanic ash, create a feeling of eternity and contemplation.  At its northernmost point, we find the most beautiful of its sites, Oia, formerly a fishing village. Its whitewashed houses, seemingly suspended on the rim of the crater, are filled with a sensual charm. In this décor, we find the contrasting cream color of the Mystique. Perched on a cliff, it possesses one of the most beautiful views of the crater. With its architecture and design inspired by its immediate environment, the Mystique pays tribute to the island’s natural beauty. In this bare universe, each room offers guests a luxury that aspires to perfection with driftwood furniture, linen sheets, volcanic sand and marble dust for coloring the plaster and cement. The pleasure is intensified by the view of the brown cliffs plunging into the deep blue sea.

Santorini on the rock

Enjoy your Aegean retreat in a cocoon like room at the Perivolas. The hotel reigns supreme along the caldera and offers guests a hypnotic view of the sea. Carved out of the rock in the three hundred year old openings, its troglodyte rooms, as if rushing towards the sea, are curved and spacious. The atmosphere inside is fresh and modern. The white furniture is enhanced in certain areas with little touches of color like lavender or fuchsia, giving them a lively and design feeling. From terrace to terrace, we go from the swimming pool to the pool bar for a refreshing pause and a magnificent view.

WHERE?

Greece, and more precisely the Cycladic islands in the Aegean Sea. The archipelago consists of 250 islands, islets and rock-islets. Only 24 are inhabited.

WHY?

To visit one of Europe’s most beautiful countries. For its landscapes, the color of its sky, the kind hospitality of its inhabitants and its rich historical heritage.

HOW ?

Ferries and planes connect the islands to the airports of Athens and Thessaloniki. Most other airports including those at Corfu, Rhodes or Mykonos have a few international flights of low cost airlines. Other international airports at Santorini, Thira, Karpathosn Samos, Skiathos, Kos, Cephalonia and Xanthos are essentially for flights from western and northern Europe.

WHAT TO BRING BACK ?

Honey, herbs, candied fruit, olives, pistachio nuts.

NOT TO BE MISSED

The wine cellar at the Mystique, the island of Delos and its archaeological sites, the marble quarries on Tinos, one of the largest Cycladic islands, the rolling hills and fruit trees of Andros,and other islands in the archipelago (Paros, Antiparos, Naxos, Ios, Milos, Cythnos and Serifos).

 

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+33 1 75 43 70 26 *Our reservation department is always happy to assist you via phone or via email. We are open Monday to Friday 9am to 18pm (GMT +1).