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Three Magical Winter Wonderlands in Crete
Three Magical Winter Wonderlands in Crete

As Greece’s most autonomous and diverse island, Crete is an intriguing place to visit all year round. Its cities are very vibrant and buzzing full of life while its rural locations are effortlessly astonishing, as winter gives the landscapes an alluring Winterland charm. The Mediterranean winter climate is mild, and although it does get colder, there are many crisp sunny days for visitors to enjoy. Read on to find out what three destinations in Crete make a great escape in the winter months.

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"Inspiration"Charleen Parkesheraklion, crete, mediterranean, chania, winter escapes, wintersun, lassithi, greece
Luxury Spa Hotels in Greece
Luxury Spa Hotels in Greece

Holidays, in general, can tremendously benefit your mental wellbeing but combining them with treatments and therapies to soothe the body too, definitely amplifies this further. Our daily routine can often be stressful and take a physical toll on our health, whether even realising it. A little escape is, therefore, the perfect opportunity to reconnect and rekindle a sense of balance.

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"Inspiration"Charleen Parkesgreece, spa, hotel, luxury, europe
Host the Ultimate Celebration In Paros With The Luxury Travel Book
Host the Ultimate Celebration In Paros With The Luxury Travel Book

If you're looking for somewhere special to host the event of the year, we have just the location, which involves a trip to Greece. The Greek island of Paros might not be an obvious choice to hold a birthday party, wedding, or other celebrations. Still, its secluded, quaint town and picturesque location is a huge pull, and the vibe is very much chilled. In the last few years, it has become a hit, attracting a new wave of visitors thanks to unique hotels on the island and editorial coverage from global publishing houses.

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"Inspiration"Charleen Parkesbeach, greece, paros, europe
Mystique Hotel in Santorini Partners with Illustrator Tony Green
Mystique Hotel in Santorini Partners with Illustrator Tony Green

Nothing excites us more than an exciting collaboration to kickstart the summer. Visual artist Tony Green has partnered with Mystique, a Luxury Collection hotel in Santorini, to showcase a beautiful curation of illustrations for their signature restaurant, Lure. The hotel is one of the handpicked properties in Santorini and Paros, belonging to the Kanava Hotels & Resorts.

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NewsCharleen Parkesdesign, art, hotel, santorini, greece, europe
Interview with John Kyritsis from A77 Suites by Andronis
Interview with John Kyritsis from A77 Suites by Andronis

Greece is opening its borders on the back of the pandemic, encouraging visitors to explore all that it has to offer. Before the nation was in quarantine, we interviewed John Kyritsis, the Owner of the pristine boutique A77 Suites by Andronis in Athens. John has quite a background, having worked for prestigious hotels such as Imperial Hilton in Rhodes and Great Britain in Athens, before becoming CEO at the Andronis Exclusive luxury hotel chain.

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InterviewsCharleen Parkeshotel, athens, greece, europe
4 Greek Island Hopping Routes From Athens
4 Greek Island Hopping Routes From Athens

Hopping from one Greek island to the next is the most quintessential way of discovering Greece’s overwhelming charm. The country is blessed with so much sea; more than any other country in the Mediterranean. It has a massive coastline with over 200 inhabited Greek islands, and the total of all islands and isles that make up the entire Greek Archipelago is a mind-blowing 6000.

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"Inspiration"Charleen Parkesgreece, travel, hotel, athens, europe
5 Outdoor Adventure Activities in Greece
5 Outdoor Adventure Activities in Greece

When thinking about Greece, what comes to mind? If you had to pick three things, our guess that those would be: ancient heritage, incredible beaches and fantastic food. The abundance of natural beauty to be found on both Greek islands and mainland destinations opens up an entirely different world in terms of experiences. Here are five adventures to go to in Greece that will expand your perspective of this Mediterranean classic. 

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"Inspiration"Charleen Parkestravel, greece, adventure, kite surf, sailing, hotel
Greek Boutique Stays 1 hour from Athens
Greek Boutique Stays 1 hour from Athens

Looking for your next boutique stay in Greece? If you are a big fan of boutique hotels, you will know that there is something inherently exclusive to experiencing such kind of hospitality; essentially, it is all about the personalized atmosphere they create. There is individuality in character that goes hand in hand with impeccable style and sophisticated design, while the typically small size allows you to feel that personal touch which ‘boutiqueness’ aspires to.

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"Inspiration"Charleen Parkesgreece, travel, hotel, athens
Top Food and Drink Holidays in Greece
Top Food and Drink Holidays in Greece

A paragon of Mediterranean’s finest cuisine, you can be sure to eat and drink well mostly anywhere in Greece. You'll find that each region, district, island or mainland settlement will have its own local delicacies, as Greeks are quite creative with the fine raw materials provided by both land and sea. There are of course some products that are commonly used throughout Greece, inherently lots of meat and seafood too, while the following are often exported abroad: olives and olive oil, cheeses, wines and honey.

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"Inspiration"Charleen Parkesgreece, travel, hotel, food, wine, europe
Three Boutique Hotels in Mainland Greece
Three Boutique Hotels in Mainland Greece

The Greek islands usually hold front row seats when it comes to holiday destinations in Greece. However many they may be, Greece is not just made of these, albeit, fascinating islands. Our search for the best boutique hotels in mainland Greece takes us to Athens and the Peloponnese, this time. Boutique hotels typically have a small room count, have a strong personality and provide guests with an entirely unique, hospitality experience.

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"Inspiration"Charleen Parkestravel, greece, hotel, europe
Greek Hotels with the Best Dining Views
Greek Hotels with the Best Dining Views

Exceptional travel experiences consist of a number of factors. However, there are certain things that can instantly elevate the hospitality bar when it comes to hotels. One is quality gastronomy at your hotel of choice, so you have the option of sampling the local flavours of your chosen destination with a bit of a signature twist. What’s more, when hotel dining venues come with phenomenal views, dining becomes a truly extraordinary experience, to indulge taste and sight simultaneously, resulting in an irrevocable feast for your palate and your eyes.

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"Inspiration"Charleen Parkessantorini, greece, corfu, athens, hotel, europe
Top Family Holiday Destinations in Greece
Top Family Holiday Destinations in Greece

Travelling with the family is always an easy task. There are many things to consider and so many things to foresee. So, choosing a place that can guarantee your family’s peace of mind while on holiday is pretty much priceless. In the quest of finding destinations and hotels that are suited to hosting families, we searched a few places throughout Greece and reveal the top four, 1 mainland and 3 island destinations that perfectly fit the family holiday prerequisites, thus guaranteeing nothing short of bliss on your vacation.

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FamilyCharleen Parkesgreece, corfu, thassos, mediterranean, cyclades, santorini, europe