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Author: Maria Nikolakaki

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Maria Nikolakaki is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Beyond Spaces Villas. Beyond Spaces Villas is one of the leading luxury villa specialist in Greece, going beyond finding the perfect Greek Island luxury villa and design a sophisticated and branded villa experience seeped in luxury, exclusivity and bespoke service from start to finish. Prior to her involvement in the luxury hospitality Industry, she spend 20 years in the capital markets in various senior executive positions based in various countries. She has lived in London, New York and Moscow and has travelled extensively to almost 35 countries with a travel attitude of finding the non guides guides.

Greek destinations that still have availability but not for long

ByMaria Nikolakaki July 27, 2018July 28, 2018

It’s almost mid-summer, and although Greece is packed with tourists, there are still some unique destinations off the radar offering great…

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5 Greek experiences to transform you

ByMaria Nikolakaki June 20, 2018June 16, 2018

In 2016 and 2017, we noticed the rise of experiential travel as the leading trend across countries and generations,…

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5 reasons to be excited for the grand opening on Mykonos Island

ByMaria Nikolakaki May 31, 2018May 31, 2018

The “island of the winds” has just opened its doors to greet its jet-setting guests once again. The newest…

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Paros Island is Greece’s new hot destination

ByMaria Nikolakaki April 30, 2018April 17, 2018

Paros Island is part of the Cyclades complex in the Aegean Sea, standing out for its long blonde sandy…

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Top 5 Greek island destinations in 2018

ByMaria Nikolakaki March 29, 2018

From heart-stopping adventures to the perfect Mediterranean dish, Greece has a variety of destinations to discover. In 2018, we…

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3 of the best Greek islands for family escapes

ByMaria Nikolakaki April 30, 2015June 24, 2015

Travelling with children sometimes needs some extra planning to ensure activities and amenities suitable for a family vacation. Looking…

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3 Greek cycling destinations

ByMaria Nikolakaki March 22, 2015

Cycling can without a doubt be a great pleasure and has generated an entire travel culture of its own….

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Experiences you’ll want to discover on the island of Corfu

ByMaria Nikolakaki February 19, 2015

At the edge of the northwestern frontier of Greece, Corfu is probably the imperial jewel in the Ionian crown….

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4 days in Mykonos

ByMaria Nikolakaki January 18, 2015January 14, 2015

Mykonos has always been a wonderful juxtaposition between traditional life and a cosmopolitan jet set lifestyle. By the 1950s…

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7 of the best restaurants in Athens

ByMaria Nikolakaki December 31, 2014January 2, 2015

Beyond the classical Athens, guests are now spoiled with a variety of culinary experiences as the new gastronomy scene…

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A honeymooners’ trip to Athens and Cyclades

ByMaria Nikolakaki March 25, 2014March 26, 2014

Greece is among the most popular destinations for honeymooners, especially Santorini which is known for its unique light and…

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Real Greece in 7 days following the steps of Centaur

ByMaria Nikolakaki February 26, 2014

Pelion is a very pivotal location and in ancient times played an important role in Greek commerce and culture….

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9 Greek islands in 7 days

9 Greek islands in 7 days

ByMaria Nikolakaki January 27, 2014March 29, 2018

“The sea once it casts its spell holds one in its net of wonder forever.” (Jacque Yves Cousteau). The…

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Trends for experiential travelers in Greece in 2014

ByMaria Nikolakaki December 30, 2013January 20, 2014

In 2014, Greece is back in fashion and repositions itself on the experiential travel map by shaping itineraries beyond…

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Top 4 experiences you should try in Patmos, Greece

ByMaria Nikolakaki June 29, 2013

Patmos is a well kept secret among jet setters in the northern part of the Dodecanese complex, one of…

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Top 3 restaurants in Mykonos with grandmas’ best kept secrets!

ByMaria Nikolakaki May 30, 2013

Mykonos is a cosmopolitan island and offers a wide variety of choices looking for that island chic lifestyle. Beyond…

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