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Welcome to the Spring Issue of Design Destinations Magazine! We are excited to share the content of this issue with you.
As we enter the spring season, we are highlighting some amazing destinations. First, we explore Paros in Greece, a beautiful island that is quickly becoming a favorite among visitors. Next, we recommend Albania, a destination that may not be well known to everyone but should definitely be included on your travel list for 2025. We are also featuring the magnificent destination of Roda, located in the southern part of Murcia, Spain. Panama City remains a fantastic destination, and we have shared stunning images to inspire you to visit this vibrant city. Additionally, we focus on Savannah, Georgia, often considered the most charming city in the USA. Our feature article is about the Nana Princess Resort, a luxurious getaway in Crete.
In our American Icons section, we highlight America Ferrera, a celebrated actor, director, and producer.
We hope you enjoy this issue, and as always, we welcome your comments.
Let’s start planning where we will go next!
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Franz E Buchhalter, Founder & Editor-in-Chief
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Cover: Senerin Zadriu - Paros, Greece
Spring 2025
Nana Princess A Luxurious Resort in Crete
Paros Explore Beautiful Landscapes Savannah
The Most Beautiful City in the South USA
RODA
Set on the Cliffs of Spain
PANAMA Bridge of The Americas
NANA PRINCESS
A Luxurious Resort in Crete
NANA PRINCESS A Luxurious
Resort in Crete
Nana Princess is a five-star resort, hotel, and spa located in Hersonissos, Crete. Nestled on the northern shores of the island, Nana Princess offers guests a world-class luxury experience in one of the most beautiful regions of Greece. An immersive resort celebrating Cretan culture, beauty, and hospitality, Nana Princess is situated on a private white sand beach, surrounded by turquoise seas and rolling countryside. This exclusive retreat is found in one of Crete’s most glamorous locations. With luxurious suites and villas, guests at Nana Princess are welcomed into a world of contemporary style and exceptional comfort. Each accommodation option is tailored to meet the needs of modern travelers, with private pools available in almost every suite and villa. From palatial villas to intimate seafront suites, each accommodation serves as an idyllic haven for couples and families alike. The Aqua Marine Suite offers couples a romantic retreat, featuring an outdoor whirlpool, a private gym, and breathtaking sea views. The crown jewel of the resort, the Grand Royal Villa, showcases stunning contemporary
design across 360 square meters of space. With three spacious bedrooms, a sweeping private pool, sun-soaked balconies, a home cinema, and an arcade-style games room, this villa provides an incomparable luxury vacation experience. The style and luxury of Nana Princess extend to the communal spaces within the resort. A contemporary homage to traditional Cretan aesthetics, Nana Princess features state-of-theart architecture, light- fi lled lounges, and thoughtful design. In this serene and secluded sanctuary, guests can fully embrace the charms and rhythms of a quintessential Cretan summer. As a concept resort, Nana Princess focuses on providing fi ve-star, immersive hospitality experiences. A wide range of luxurious facilities and services is available to guests throughout their stay. From check-in to check-out, every aspect of the Nana Princess experience is carefully curated to create the perfect escape for every traveler.
For more information: www.nanaprincess.gr
SAVANNAH
The Most Beautiful City in The South USA
ALBANIA A Blend Of Ancient Cultures
PAROS
Explore Greece’s “Hot” Island
MARIONETTES
Hanging by a String
MARIONETTES
Hanging by a String
A marionette is a type of puppet that is controlled from above using wires or strings, depending on regional variations. The person who controls a marionette is called a marionettist. Marionettes are manipulated with the puppeteer either concealed from or visible to the audience, using a vertical or horizontal control bar in various forms of theaters or entertainment venues. They have also been utilized in films and television. The way the strings are attached varies according to the character or purpose of the marionette. In French, the word "marionette" means "little Mary." During the Middle Ages, string puppets were commonly used in France to depict biblical events, with the Virgin Mary being a popular character, which is how the name originated. In France, "marionette" can refer to any kind of puppet, while in other regions, it typically specifically refers only to string puppets. Puppetry is an ancient form of performance art, with some historians claiming that it predates traditional actors in theater. Evidence suggests puppetry was practiced in ancient Egypt as early as 2000 BC, where string-operated figures made of wood were manipulated to demonstrate tasks such as kneading bread. Articulated puppets made of clay and ivory that were controlled by wires have been discovered in Egyptian tombs. Marionette puppetry
was used to perform rituals and ceremonies with these string-operated figurines in ancient times and continues to be practiced today. Puppetry was also practiced in ancient Greece, and the earliest written records of puppetry can be found in the works of Herodotus and Xenophon, dating back to the 5th century BC. The Greek word translated as "puppet" is νευρόσπαστος, which literally means "drawn by strings" or "string-pulling." This term is derived from νεῦρον, meaning either "sinew, tendon, muscle, string," or "wire," and σπάω, meaning "draw" or "pull." In ancient Greece and Rome, clay and ivory dolls dated around 500 BC were found in children's tombs. These dolls featured articulated arms and legs, some equipped with an iron rod extending from the tops of their heads. This rod was used to manipulate the doll from above, similar to techniques used in Sicilian puppetry today. Some of these dolls included strings instead of rods. However, some researchers believe these ancient figures may have been mere toys rather than puppets due to their small size. In India, the term "sutradhara" comes from "sutra," referring to the show manager of theatrical performances or a puppet player. It literally translates to "string-puller" or "string-holder."
MUNICH
More than Just “Biergarten”
RODA
Set on the Cliffs of Spain
An American Icon Ferrara America
America Georgina Ferrera, is an American actress, director, and television producer. She has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, along with a nomination for an Academy Award. In both 2007 and 2024, Time Magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and in 2023, she was included in the BBC's 100 Women list.
Ferrera developed an interest in acting at a young age, performing in several stage productions at her school. She made her feature film debut in 2002 with the comedydrama Real Women Have Curves, where she received praise for her performance. Early in her career, she achieved modest success with roles in films such as the comedy-dramas Gotta Kick It Up! (2002) and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005). She gained further critical acclaim and recognition for her starring role as Betty Suarez in the ABC comedy-drama series Ugly Betty (2006–2010). For her performance in this series, she won a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, marking her as the first Latina woman to win in this category. Ferrera's other film roles include the drama The Dry Land (2010), the romantic comedy Our Family Wedding (2010), the crime drama End of Watch (2012), and the fantasy comedy Barbie (2023), which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Additionally, she voiced Astrid Hofferson in the How to Train Your Dragon franchise (2010–2019) and co-produced and starred in the NBC workplace comedy series Superstore (2015–2021).
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Savannah, Georgia: Americas Most Beautiful City in the USA Page 40-59
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Albania: A Blend of Ancient Cultures Page 60 - 79
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