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LIFESTYLE
CRETE
This thyme-scented jumble of white-sand beaches,
ancient cities and tiny mountain-top villages has a
long-held reputation as the home of Greek food
traditions: olive oil, honey, mountain teas and even
pasta. Crete’s jewel is the city of Chania, a bustling hub
known for its foodie culture. You’ll find the island’s most
complete ruins at the Palace of Knossos. Keep going,
burrowing down to the coast to hit Mochlos, a tiny
fishing village straight out of central casting.
The Mystique Hotel
is embedded into
Santorini’s coastline.
The sunsets at
Abaton island
Resort in Crete
are legendary.
SANTORINI
Whitewashed houses,
cascading bougainvillea
and sparkling blue water
- Santorini’s dreamy
aesthetic draws a crowd in
summer and caters with a
slew of upmarket offerings.
Spend your days boat
touring and wine tasting - Santo Wines is a must –
and then soak up the beauty
on buzzing Perivolos Beach
with Moët and oysters
at Seaside By Notos.
STAY
Try Mystique hotel for
a luxurious take on
authentic Cycladic design,
mystique.gr; and Vòra
Villas, to enjoy one of the
private bungalows
carved into the cliff face
overlooking the volcano,
designhotels.com
Design haven Vòra Villas
(above) offers views aplenty,
especially from the pool.
STAY
Abaton Island Resort
& Spa – for iconic
sun-bleached Cycladic
architecture and
water views for
days, abaton.gr