ON MOST GREEK ISLANDS, what hits you first is the light, bouncing off burnished rocks or painting the horizon a fuzzy peach. On wildly beautiful Sifnos in the Cyclades, it's the aroma of orange-and-anise biscuits drifting down whitewashed lanes; pockets of sage and oregano in wind-chiselled valleys; blasts of brine as sea urchins are prised [...]
Kitesurfers have long made a playground of the breezy beaches of Paros, and no wonder: this sunshiny isle is a Cycladic triumvirate of sandy shoreline, history, and culture. Last summer the island debuted a new airport, opening it to larger aircraft and more vacationers. And the fishing village of Naousa, with its boxy white architecture [...]
Hydra is now a stop-off on the glittery international art circuit and yet the boho, go-slow Greek island will always sway gently to its own rhythm SAILING INTO THE SMALL SARONIC ISLAND of Hydra in early summer, the unrivalled colour I see is yellow. The port - a perfect horseshoe - backs into a high [...]
Hands down, Santorini is one of my favourite Greek destinations and probably one of the most ‘well-known’ out of the hundreds of tiny little islands that blanket the Aegean Sea. The island itself has some of the best scenery and pretty little towns that perch onto the high cliff edges of the volcanic caldera, it’s [...]
Bill and Coo is the hotel that you may have already heard of. It sits much nearer to Mykonos Town and therefore much nearer to more nightlife and places to walk to; yet isn’t too close that you’re going to feel claustrophobic. Yet, we went along to try their cuisine after a recommendation and I would [...]
The lovely Imperial Spa Villa resides within Porto Zante Villas & Spa, one of Greece’s top resorts. Peaceful seclusion, exquisite design and five-star, 24/7 service makes Imperial Spa Villa a favorite boutique hideaway. Heavenly views over the Ionian Sea and a private sandy beach are the jewels in this bijou villa’s crown. At your doorstep, [...]
You’ll be spoiled for choice when you select the lovely Carmella for your Corfu holiday. Set on six private acres overlooking the island’s northeast coast and mainland Greece, this luxury Gouvia vacation rental gives you the option to explore the nearby beaches and towns or simply relax by the resort-worthy pool and terrace. A full [...]
Nested on the hill above Kypri bay overlooking the fascinating gulf of Gavrio and the picturesque small bouquet islands floating in the heart of the golf, Andros Prive Suites is a luxury escape for our elite guests who have chosen to relax enjoying the dreaming Mediterranean scenery beyond expectation. The stone and white plaster villas [...]
Arcade Fire – Electric Blue https://youtu.be/UymXRxJPOQo Arcade Fire have shared another track from Everything Now in advance of the album’s July 28th release date. “Electric Blue” puts a Phoenix spin on ABBA with Régine Chassagne taking the lead for a sparkling dance number. The song comes via a video that finds Chassagne dancing in the [...]
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Porto Heli spans 8,000 square meters and includes 66 state-of-the-art hotel rooms & suites, 2 restaurants, the brand’s world-renowned Beach Club, Nikki Spa, Tone Fitness Center and unique top line amenities. Originally built in the 1970s, the building has been completely transformed into a glamorous boutique resort and is the [...]
