Greece’s grandeur of its culture is wrapped in Athens, its tiny islands, the heart-healthy cuisine, and the spirited lifestyle of its people. Athens is the heart of all these desires – and where you find the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Take time to explore these ancient wonders, along with the old Plaka district. Accommodate yourself in this exciting metropolis in its beautiful hotel properties, such as The Grande Bretagne (the stunning historically renovated Beaux Arts beauty), the King George Palace (the majestically prestigious hotel situated in the heart of the heart), or the Westin Astir Palace Beach Hotel (the chic seaside resort on the Athens Riviera). Crete is the mythical birthplace of Zeus where one can wander the legendary landscape of rugged mountain ranges to sun-drenched beaches. Experience the quintessential Greek-isle architecture of the island’s Blue Palace Resort & Spa (this world-class resort offers 142 private pools, breathtaking sea views and stylish bungalows encased with luxurious suites). The Cyclades Islands are home to Mykonos and Santorini. Here, frolick along picture-postcard beaches and acquire a Grecian-Goddess bronze glow; sip ouzo at a tavern with tantalizing culinary mezes; and partake of endless merry-making in the open-air dance clubs under starry-filled skies. On the isle of Mykonos, indulge yourself with a stay at Kivotos (an elegant art-filled villa with individually decorated luxurious rooms with sea-view balconies), or perhaps wrap yourself around the heavenly boutique thalasso (sea)-spa resorts of the Myconian Ambassodar & Myconian Imperial (with rejuvenating from-the-sea body treatments and suites with private spa tubs).
Fall in love again on the island of Santorini, with its other-worldly panoramic views, the winding paths along the caldera and the little villages all intertwined within its glorious myth of being home to the “Lost Atlantis”. Become a muse within many of its entrancing 5-star resorts, such as Canavaes Oia Suites, Katikies, or Mystique (all cliffside dwellings approximately 3000-feet above the sea). Or perhaps consider living like the ancient islanders, in a cave – a luxuriously transformed oasis cliffside home that is - such as, Perivolas Traditional Homes or the exquisitely refined Tsitouras Collection of villa-homes. If however, you prefer to journey like Odysseus did, then escape to remote far-away islands onboard a private yacht and charter his course with a crew that will pamper you into an Aegean spell-bound ecstasy (or is that odyssey)?!
To design your own private odyssey, contact Liz Bates at Inner Life Travel - liz@innerlifetravel.com
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