JOURNAL SIX OF THE BEST
ROOMS with a View
From the aurora borealis to the Aegean Sea, Emma Brisdion picks six hotel vistas that can be admired without even leaving the room
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SANTORINI SEASCAPES, GREECE
The architects who designed Grace Santorini opted for quality rather than quantity. The contemporary Santorini-style whitewashed property has just 21 rooms, ensuring that each can boast a generous slice of the stunning Aegean Sea panorama. From their vantage point high above the remnants of a volcanic caldera, the balconies of this exclusive hotel overlook Skaros Rock, scattered with Venetian castle ruins, and a sweeping azure bay dotted with boats. Each room has its own generous private terrace from which to drink in gorgeous orange sunset views – accompanied of course by a chilled glass of champagne. ITC Luxury Travel’s luxury 7-night break at Grace Santorini costs from £1,499 per person in a Deluxe Room, including flights with easyJet. itcluxurytravel.co.uk 01244 355 577
2 SPLENDID VISTAS, ST LUCIA Perched on the edge of the Caribbean, this teardrop shaped island is loved for its delightful combination of perfect beaches, lush hillside greenery and exquisite fine dining. But it’s the Pitons, magnificent peaks of two volcanoes rising from the sea, which command the attention of visitors. At indulgent Jade Mountain on the southwest coast, all rooms are designed with one wall completely open to make the most of a staggering seascape that includes the twin volcanoes themselves. Here, grand, open living spaces give way to private infinity pools with uninterrupted views of St Lucia’s most famous landmark. ITC Luxury Travel’s 7-night break at Jade Mountain costs from £3,249 per person, including accommodation in a Sky Jacuzzi Suite on a bed & breakfast basis and flights with British Airways. itcluxurytravel.co.uk 01244 355 577
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MOUNTAINSIDE MARVEL, PERU
Waking up to sweeping 360° views of Peru’s Sacred Valley is not for the faint hearted – this vertigoinducing mountainside room is strictly for pioneering travellers. Spend the 38 | OTHER SHORES