A person's character is influenced by their childhood experiences. My own childhood summers rolled seamlessly into a courtyard full of voices, laughter, games and life experiences; a large loving family of uncles, aunts, cousins, friends and visitors, sharing feelings, flavors, fragrances and dinners, under the watchful but so loving gaze of my grandmother Penelope. We [...]
Hosted in a elegant complex of two neoclassical buildings overlooking the stunning Paleostafida beach, Thalassa Boutique Hotel,that was last renovated in 2012, presents to guests a selection from four honeymoon suites, five suites and 32 large double rooms, all decorated in a unique, sophisticated and romantic style. The hotel Brand Name appraises its unique location [...]
Among our more private luxury villas in Crete, the three bedroom Villa Filira overlooks the region’s olive groves and gentle rolling hills. This villa is well-suited to either a couple seeking privacy, or a family vacation. Villa Filira offers its guests beautiful panoramic views of the coast and surrounding Cretan countryside and is conveniently located [...]
For a slice of heaven, it doesn’t get much better than this. Phenomenal volcanic views, cool cavernous interiors…welcome to Santorini at its sexiest. Once a working bakery, this villa has been transformed into the perfect hide-away, great for couples or a small group of friends. Villa GAIA consists of two cave houses, set on [...]
Villa Aura Revel in the contrast between warmth and cool, sunlight and shadow at Villa Aura. Newly built just below the peak of the caldera in the village of Firostefani, the villa begins on the cliff and extends into the hillside, boasting both incredible views of the sea and cozy, intimate rooms cut into the [...]
If you loved the movie Mamma Mia than you already have an inkling of what is in store fro you in the Volos & Pelion region of Greece. The movie was filmed in Damouchari, the only natural harbor on the East Pelion coast. Volos is halfway between Athens and Thessaloniki in the Pagasetic Gulf. It [...]
Portugal is definitely the hot flavor for Europe travel in 2017. I recognized its sparkle all the way back in 1998. The Algarve is no longer a hidden secret, or budget, destination in Europe, but the Azores is and it sounds just as divine. The Azores is an archipelago composed of nine volcanic islands in [...]
Malta has been on my list since I first started remembering. A Mediterranean jewel and ninth smallest country in the world, Malta attracts travelers with breathtaking landscapes and a stunning coastline, a rich medieval heritage, and of course delicious food. In Mdina you can visit grand palaces, cultural treasures and baroque architecture. Zebbu has a [...]
In the middle of Spain’s north coast near the Bay of Biscay, is the Asturias region. It may be small in space, but it’s big on travel value. One-third of the Asturias region is protected and UNESCO has recognized four biosphere reserves within it. The beaches are uncrowded, there is plenty of hiking in complete [...]
The three Aria Villas on Serifos island offer absolute peace and privacy with breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea. The self-contained villas are sensitively integrated into the local landscape using traditional materials such as stone and wood. Aria Villas represent a perfect holiday destination – an escape to authentic Greek island charm in an oasis [...]
