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Rod
- Dec 22, 2018
- 3 min
NEW Hotel in Athens, Greece
We arrived at the hotel after a short walk following a moderately stressful taxi experience (see our Athens blog) and after having just about gathered together enough euros to pay him before an argument ensued, we used googlemaps to try and help us locate the hotel. After we had paid the driver the fee and meandered away for a short while, we quickly found our way to NEW Hotel by Yes Hotels which was reasonably easy to find. As we walked up the marble steps of the hotel, I wa
Rod
- Dec 15, 2018
- 4 min
#2daysin Athens: a comprehensive 2-day travel guide
O Athens! O Athens! How I marvel at thee! I was so excited about visiting Athens! I’ve recently become quite a big fan of Greece after visiting the beautiful islands of Santorini (see our Santorini blog) . It’s been a pleasure to meet some of the friendly locals and vibrant culture of Greece. In Athens, I was looking forward to not only the opportunity of experiencing a trip to another famous Capitol city, but to also gaze upon the magnificent ruins of the Parthenon and Acrop
Rod
- Nov 5, 2018
- 3 min
Who wouldn't fall in love with Santorini?
On our luxury travel experiences we were delighted to book a flight to Santorini – one of the most beautiful places you can visit in Greece. A beautiful Archipelago set in the Aegean Sea, we were able to visit three key locations, Akritiki, Fira and Oia. I was a little apprehensive never having been to Greece before and not speaking the language. Arrival The flight we took was straight forward and was a direct from London Gatwick to Santorini Airport. As the plane flies in, y
Rod
- Oct 15, 2018
- 2 min
Panoramic Boutique Hotel, Santorini
The Panorama Boutique Hotel is located on the Fira cliff side in Sanotrini looking out towards the impressive volcano and overlooking the Caldera. The hotel has been designed into the Cliffside in a stepped and layered way, which gives a real sense of being part of the landscape which is stunning to view. The room we stayed in was provided with luxurious linens, coco-mat mattresses and a smart and comfortable bathroom. The balcony of the room provided a high up and perfectly
Rod
- Oct 14, 2018
- 2 min
Athenia House, a luxury restaurant in Santorini
The Athenian House is situated in Santorini, high on the Cliffside overlooking the caldera and an amazing view of the famous Skaros Rock. It provides an open top restaurant where one can see the spectacular sunsets whilst sampling some sublime and elegant gourmet cuisine on the veranda. There is a romantic atmosphere with plenty of couples clinking glasses and chatting warmly in the Santorini clime. The Athenian House was awarded the World Luxury Restaurant Awards with 3 priz
Rod
- Oct 13, 2018
- 2 min
Aressana: A Luxury Spa Hotel in Santorini
The Aressana Spa Hotel and Suites, in the town of Fira, is a fabulously grand and beautiful location for any period of stay in Santorini, Greece. It offers pleasant surroundings, comfort, and complete tranquillity for a peaceful and relaxing stay. The hotel Spa is situated near in the centre of the towns bustling restaurants and bars, but because of the location and design, it cleverly creates an ingenious space of complete calm, quietness and peace, but once you step outdoor
Rod
- Oct 9, 2018
- 3 min
Best view is in your plate only at Ifestioni
The luxurious Aressana Spa Hotel is home to the wonderful Ifestioni Restaurant, where one can find some of Greece’s finest flavours and enjoyable dining experiences. Dining in this restaurant is a pleasure not to be missed –this is somewhere you should definitely take some time to experience. The ingredients are organically sourced from across the island and elsewhere in Greece (with the hotel growing their own herbs), with special attention paid to the quality of the produce
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