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DIPGOODNESS
Taramasalata,tsatsiki,fava, tirokafteri
GRANDMA’SCOOKING Mousaka,pastitsio,keftedes GRILLEDSEAFOODORMEAT Needwesaymore?
TODRINK
Ouzo,tsipouroandRaki–don’t forgetlocalGreekbeers&wine, especiallyAssyrtiko,awine producedonlyonSantorini
HOW TO EAT & DRINK LIKE A LOCAL
FORVEGETARIANS
Briam,dolmades,gemista
FORSUGARCRAVINGS
Bougatsa,loukoumades, galaktoboureko
FORPIELOVERS
Tiropita,spanakopita–anything thatendswith“pita”
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SIFNOS
Thetruefoodieislandwithsomeof themostauthenticvillagesinallthe Cyclades
EPIRUS
Thebestescapefromthesummer heatwithmajesticmountains, hiking,trufflehuntingand picturesquetownslikeMetsovo
KEFALONIA
Bestforcrystal-clearwatersand whitesandbeaches
FOLEGANDROS
Best-kepthiddengeminthe Cycladesforstunningviews
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HOW TO GET THERE
NOŪSisjust5 minutesfrom SantoriniAirport (JTR)or15minutes fromtheferryports. Within30minutesof steppingfootonisland, guestswill findingthemselves relaxingbythepool.
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CLIENT PROFILE
✓Smallgroups
✓Bachelorette parties
✓Retreats
✓Celebrations
✓Couples
✓Families
INSIDER TIP
Don’tmissthe rejuvenatingspa experience,fromthe tranquilthermalarea totherefreshing outdoorpooland varietyoffaceand bodytreatments.
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DINING
TreatyourselftoadinneratELIO's, NOŪS'ItalianAmerican ChophouseandoneofSantorini‘s mostpopularrestaurants.
WEEKLYACTIVITIES
Participateinweeklyactivities, includingSundayBBQs,specialDJ nights,andYogaretreats(protip: don'tmissthefullmoonparties takingplaceoncepermonth).
SHOPPING
ExploretheApoellaConceptStore, showcasingtalentedGreekluxury designersforauniqueshopping experience.
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WINETASTING
Indulgeinawinetastingexperience ofthefinestGreekvarietiesat NOŪS'exclusivewinecellar.
SIGNATURETREATMENTS
Experiencesignaturetreatments suchasthosecreatedtooffer hydrationandsoothingforsunexposedskin.
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ASTEPBACKINTIME
Explorethecaptivatingancientcity ofAkrotiri,anarchaeologicalsite datingbacknearly4,000years.
HIKING
Embarkonascenicjourneyfrom FiratoOia,passingthrough Santorini'siconicvillageswith stunningviewsofthecaldera.
HITTHEBEACH
VisittheRedBeach,recognizedfor itsstrikingandnaturalredcolors derivedfromvolcaniceruptions.
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WINERYVISITS
Exploretheuniqueflavorsof Santorini'svolcanicwines.
PRIVATEBOATEXCURSIONS
Admirethebreathtakingbeautyof thecalderawhilecruising,hiking, andswimminginthevolcano'shot springsforatrulyunforgettable experience.
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NEW HOTEL YIANNISDRAKOULIS DirectorofSales with CLIENT PROFILE HOW TO GET THERE NEWHotelissituated inthevibrantheartof Athens,just40minutesbycarfrom theairport(ATH). VIEWMAP → INSIDER TIP Indulgeinadining experienceatNEW Hotel'sArtLounge Rooftop,boastingan exceptionalmenu andofferingunique viewsoverthecity. ✓Art/designlovers ✓Families ✓Couples ✓Historybuffs ✓Archaeological enthusiasts Athens 14
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COOKINGCLASSES
LearnthesecretsofGreekcuisine byjoiningthehotelCheffora cookingclass.
ARTTOURS
Immerseyourselfinthecity's contemporaryartscenestarting withatourofNEWHotel’s impressiveartcollection.
ULTIMATELUXURY
Loungeinprivacyunderthestarsin ourPenthouseSuite,completewith aspaciousterraceandanoutdoor bedofferingviewsoftheAcropolis.
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ROOFTOPDINING
OptforweekendbrunchattheArt LoungeRooftop,thecity’sonly hotelrestaurantofferingfresh pastriesbakedin-houseeveryday.
RELAXATTHESPA
Unwindatthespawithajacuzzi, steambathandsignature treatment.
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ARTISTICIMMERSION
ContinuediscoveringAthens'art scenebyembarkingonaModern ArtTourandvisitinggalleriessuch asGagosianorTheBreeder.
EAT&DRINKLIKEALOCAL
DiscovertheflavorsofGreek cuisineandmixologybyexploring thecity'sdiverserestaurants, tavernas,andbars.
DAYTRIPS
Takeadaytriptohistoricalsites suchasDelphiortheTempleof Poseidonduringsunset.
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FOODTOURS
Tastelocalculinarydelightswhile learningaboutthecity's gastronomicheritage.
MUSEUMHOPPING
ImmerseyourselfinGreece'srich artisticandculturalheritageby visitingmuseumsliketheNational GalleryofArtortheMuseumof ContemporaryArt.
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PORTO ZANTE VILLAS & SPA
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HOW TO GET THERE
PortoZanteisjust20 minutesfrom ZakynthosAirport (ZTH),wheredirect flightsareavailable frommajorEuropean cities.Theresortcan alsobereachedviaa luxurious3-hour yacht&chauffeur servicefromAthens. VIEWMAP →
CLIENT PROFILE
✓Ultra-luxe
✓Couples
✓Families/multi-gen
✓Beachlovers
✓Gourmetfoodies
✓Wellnessseekers
✓Adventure/sports enthusiasts
✓Culture/nature lovers
INSIDER TIPS
Allowyourselfto completelyunwind bytakingadvantage ofPortoZante’s24/7 in-villaserviceand forsomethingextra romantic,haveus plana5-course candlelitdinner underthestars accompaniedbylive music
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WATERSPORTS
Enjoyavarietyofleisureactivitiesin thecrystalbluewatersoftheIonian Sea.
WATERFRONTSPA
Breatheintheseaandexperience deeprejuvenationwithover20spa treatmentsfromallovertheworld
KIDSTIME
AttheKids’Club,littleguestscan enjoyavarietyofactivities,from facepaintingtobuildingsand castleswiththededicatedkids‘ clubstaff.
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PRIVATECHEFOMAKASE
IndulgeintheartofJapanese cuisineduringthisextraspecial diningexperienceatPortoZante's MAYARestaurant.
PRIVATEBARBEQUEEXPERIENCE
Enjoythisexperienceeitherinthe privacyofyourvillaorata secludedspotonthebeach.
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FISHINGTOUR
Exploretheage-oldtechniquesof Mediterraneanfishermen.Then, bringbackwhatyoumanageto catchandhaveitbarbecuedor grilledbyourexpertculinaryteam.
WINERYVISIT Immerseyourselfinthevelvety tasteofthelocalwines bytouring atraditionalwinery.
ANCIENTOLYMPIA
TraveltothePeloponneseby privatespeedboat,wherea chauffeurwillthendriveyouto discoverthebirthplaceofthe OlympicGamesinjust1hour.
PRIVATEYACHTEXCURSION
DiscoverthefamousNavagio (Shipwreck)Beach,theBlueCaves, Marathonisi(TurtleIsland),Keri, GerakasbeachandDafnibeach.
SUNSETDINNERANDCRUISE
Ventureintothelagoononaclassic Mediterraneandhoniandimmerse yourselfinthesweepingvistasof theskywhilediningunderthestars.
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HOW TO GET THERE
EuphoriaRetreatisa 50-minutedrivefrom KalamataAirport (KLX)ora2.5hour drivefromAthens Airport(ATH)
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✓Wellness aficionados
✓Retreats
✓Girlfriendgetaways
✓Naturelovers
✓Solotravelers
INSIDER TIPS
Haveourteamblock offtimeforyouto enjoyouroutdoor jacuzziatsunsetfor amagicallyserene& privateexperience surroundedbyour peacefulforest.
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FANTASTICFACILITIES
Taketimetoenjoyallourworldclassfacilities,fromtheinnovative SpherePooltotherelaxingSalt Room.
DAILYACTIVITIES
Participateinouractivities,which changeeverydayandinclude morninghikes,wellness workshopsandexerciseclasses.
COOKINGCLASSES
Bringourdeliciouscuisineand nutritionalphilosophyhomewith youwithtipsfromourchefsand nutritionists.
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SIGNATURETREATMENTS
WhetheritstheByzantineHammam RitualortheFiveElementBalancing Massage,thespeciallycurated signaturetreatmentsareamust.
EXPERTCONSULTATIONS
Meetwithourexpertteamandhave themcreateapersonalized, results-orientedtreatmentplan basedonyourwellnessgoalsand healthconcerns.
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VISITMONEMVASIA
KnownastheGibraltaroftheEast, thiscastletownhasbeencarved intoaseasidecliff,offering breathtakingviews.
EXPLOREMYCANAE
DiscoverMycanae,aUNESCO WorldHeritagesiteandoneofthe mostsignificantarchaeological destinationsinGreece.
TOUREPIDAURUS
AnotherUNESCOWorldHeritage site,Epidaurusisoneofthemost beautifulandancientopen-air theatersintheworld.
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DISCOVERMYSTICALMYSTRAS
ExplorethelostByzantinechurches, monasteries,palacesandruinsof thisUNESCOWorldHeritagesite justatrekorashortdriveaway.
HEADTOTHEBEACH
VisitElafonisos,atinyislandwithjust onevillage,famedforitsgolden sandsandcrystal-clearwaters.
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DEIANIRAESTATE Corfu/5bedrooms
VILLANEHEMIA Mykonos/7bedrooms
VILLALEONIS Paros/6bedrooms
VILLAZEPHYRIA Milos/4bedrooms
INIESTAESTATE Paros/9bedrooms
FAMILY VILLAS
VILLATRIBUNE PortoHeli/9bedrooms
ARTEMISHILLSESTATE Corfu/11bedrooms
VILLATIMES PortoHeli/10bedrooms
VILLAAMMOS Crete/12bedrooms
VILLAKYROS Paros/7bedrooms
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TRADITIONAL CYCLADIC VILLAS
VILLACACTUS Paros/8bedrooms
VILLAVENETIA Mykonos/7bedrooms
VILLAAMBROSIA Mykonos/6bedrooms
VILLAEOLIA Antiparos/5bedrooms
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