Category: Greece

Special feature: Elounda Mare, Porto Elounda De Luxe Resort and Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel, Crete

Special feature: Elounda Mare, Porto Elounda De Luxe Resort and Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel, Crete

By on Nov 15, 2008 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Greece, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
I had the privilege of visiting these three very different hotels in the north-east of Crete  last month.     The brainchild of owner-architect Spyros Kokotos,  they are all situated on the same complex and are therefore able to share facilities such as the Six Senses Spa, the 9-hole golf course, the Children’s Ark, private

Currently on our way back from Crete

By on Oct 28, 2008 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Europe, Greece, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
We are currently on our way back from a relaxing stay on the beautiful island of  Crete, the largest of the Greek islands.   Come back over the next week for special features on the blog, detailing some of  the wonderful places we’ve stayed.
Luxury accommodation overlooking Kolymbari Bay, Crete

Luxury accommodation overlooking Kolymbari Bay, Crete

By on Oct 12, 2008 in Accommodation, Europe, Greece, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
The old farmhouse of Elia Ano Vouves in Kolymbari, Crete was renovated by George Digridakis, a plastic surgeon by trade. The property has 9 comfortable rooms and the resort has been equipped with a sauna, hammam, Jacuzzi and glass-walled therapy room. Here you can indulge in a wide range of treatments – everything from an

The wonders of Halkidiki

By on Oct 03, 2008 in Europe, Family Travel, Greece, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe
Beatiful beaches within reach of Thessaloniki… welcome to Hakidiki!

Arkoudi Private Island

By on Sep 29, 2008 in Accommodation, Europe, Greece, Italy, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe
Situated in the Ionian Sea, on the western sea border of Greece and close to Italy, Arkoudi Private Island is home to a unique luxury villa development that has the potential to be a multi-millionaires’ playground.
Europe's top beach towns

Europe's top beach towns

By on Aug 12, 2008 in Europe, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Regions, Spain, United Kingdom, Western Europe
After a day at the beach, it’s nice to have a base where you can take an evening stroll, dine out, etc. According to an email that’s landed in my inbox from Tripadvisor, here’s the top 10 European beach towns: Monterosso al Mare, Italy Fira, Greece   Menton, France   Amalfi, Italy   Propriano, France
Europe's top 10 luxury hotels?

Europe's top 10 luxury hotels?

By on Jul 16, 2008 in Accommodation, Belgium, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Hotels, Hungary, Regions, Resorts, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Tripadvisor sent me an email yesterday, outlining their top 10 European luxury hotels.   In numerical order, they are as follows: The Ritz-Carlton Berlin, Germany   Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort, Greece Hotel Le Palais, Czech Republic   The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel, England   Hotel Prinsenhof, Belgium   Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal, Hungary   Rudding
The Dreamlist

The Dreamlist

By on Jul 11, 2008 in Accommodation, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Maine, Maldives, Mexico, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, South America, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, USA, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe, Zambia
globrati has published The Dreamlist, debuting with a colleciton of their “favourite destinations to chill out this summer”.   Making the grade are: Hidden Pond in Kennebunkport, ME Llao Llao Hotel & Spa, Bariloche, Argentina Amirandes, Crete, Greece The Lodge, Verbier, Switzerland The Beach House at Manafaru, Maldives La Purificadora, Puebla, Mexico The Surf Lodge,
Luxury travel links of the week

Luxury travel links of the week

By on Jun 01, 2008 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Greece, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide
A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Some of the finest hotels from The Rocco Forte Collection Head for the West Country and sample Devon’s Finest Hotels, restaurants, bars and spas from fizzyclub Nestled in a caldera cliff  are Andronis Luxury Suites, Santorini

Porto Elounda de Luxe Resort video

By on May 20, 2008 in Accommodation, Europe, Greece, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe
Along the azure coast of Elounda, on Europe’s southern island of Crete is a resort designed to cover your every need in the lap of luxury… Porto Elounda de Luxe Resort.   (Keep reading as I shall be running a special feature on this resort later in the year!)
Greek Easter at Anassa

Greek Easter at Anassa

By on Apr 23, 2008 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Greece, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Easter in Greece takes place this weekend and Cyprus’ Anassa Hotel  has a full programme of events to celebrate the most important date in the Greek Orthodox Church calendar. On Good Friday, the evening service at the local chapel quietly remembers Christ’s crucifixion and on Saturday you’ll get to gather around a traditional bonfire, which
Luxury vacationing for gays only

Luxury vacationing for gays only

By on Apr 19, 2008 in Argentina, Brazil, Europe, Gay & Lesbian Travel, Greece, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
A new company – Steele Luxury Travel – has been established by Dane Steele Green, to cater specifically for the gay luxury travel market.   The company currently offers a number of vacation packages to perhaps predictable destinations such as Buenos Aires and Mykonos.   Here’s a short summary of what’s currently on offer: Buenos
Astarte, Santorini

Astarte, Santorini

By on Mar 18, 2008 in Accommodation, Europe, Greece, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe
Endless blue sky and sea greet visitors to Santorini, Greece, home to Astarte, a boutique, all-suite getaway that beckons guests to forget their stresses. Astarte comprises nine suites – Junior, Senior, Executive and Honeymoon – each of which is individually decorated and offers the finest amenities. Junior Suites each feature one King bedroom, a separate
Crystal Adventures

Crystal Adventures

By on Mar 11, 2008 in Air Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Greece, Monaco, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Luxury specialist Crystal Cruises is raising its own shore-side bar with lavish, over-the-top Crystal Adventures in Europe. New “extreme luxury” tours, designed for a discerning few, boast European sports cars, helicopters and private yachts to explore European destinations in extravagantly different ways. Whether you are looking to explore Monaco in a Maserati or navigate the

Top 10 Best Luxury Hotels in Europe, according to Tripadvisor

By on Mar 08, 2008 in Accommodation, Belgium, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Hotels, Hungary, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
The Ritz-Carlton Berlin – Berlin, Germany Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort – Mykonos, Greece Hotel Le Palais – Prague, Czech Republic The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel – London, England Hotel Prinsenhof – Brugge, Belgium Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal – Budapest, Hungary Rudding Park Hotel – Harrogate, England Swissotel Berlin – Berlin, Germany Four Seasons Hotel George

Six Senses Spa at Porto Elounda

By on Nov 21, 2007 in Europe, Greece, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe
A very calming video from Six Senses Spa at Porto Elounda, Crete.