Tainaron Blue Retreat

In the southernmost geographical point of mainland Europe, in the Cape Tainaron in Greece, a beautiful restored 19th century stone tower, has been transformed into a luxury traditional hotel which has lately opened its doors to the public.

It is situated in a unique place where the rough rocky landscape meets the tranquillity of the sea and the endless sky. 

What I loved most about it, is its bold stone walls combined with cement surfaces, wood in its natural color and contemporary design furnitures.

Plan an Escape in...

....Sophia Suites, in Santorini. A recently renovated mansion, originally built more than 150 years ago, turned into a group of luxurious suites where everyone would dream to spend at least a couple of days! Its magnificent rooms and suites are really spacious and wonderfully decorated, combining the contemporary design with the traditional Cycladic architecture and decoration with some moroccan touches... Plus, it offers an uninterrupted volcano-sea view, which allows the visitor feel like "is flying" above this breathtaking view while he is enjoying his breakfast or sunbathing during the day. The visitor can complete the day by relaxing in the hot water of the private hot tub while he is enjoying a chilled glass of the world's awarded local wines watching the stars and the unique Santorinian moon reflected in the sea. The most dreamy spot of this amazing hotel is the indoor cave heated pool, with led lighting, of its honeymoon suite!

Oh... I really would like to spend my holidays there!!!

TR2 the rooms

When Georgios C. Carabellas (an entrepreneur based  in London who is the founder and creative director of TR2 the lifestyle brand) in 2007, stumbled across four derelict shacks in the traditional part of the main village of Skyros, he felt in love by the first sight with their atmospheric views and  their aura. 

I 'm pretty sure that you will fall in love with this guesthouse too... It combines perfectly the Skyrian traditional architecture with contemporary eclectic design and touches of moroccan style. The renovated buildings share a common patio which is tiled with reclaimed old handmade tiles... It is the guesthouse's candy eye which looks like a traditional embroidery! There, you can enjoy your breakfast or a Greek coffee, sitting in a set of traditional Greek round metallic table and rattan chairs. And latter, if the noon doesn't find you in one of the wonderful beaches of the island, you can take a nap in the hammock under the fig trees go the guesthouse. 

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Plan an escape in...

...Andros and give your holidays an aristocratic touch by staying in the chic and so stylish hotel of "Micra Anglia"(Little England) that was once the private house of one of the greatest Greek poets of the 20th century, Andreas Embiricos.  Its name is referred to the past and glorious epoch when the island was the most important naval power in the world and the great captains were calling it as "Little England".

The well known interior designer Eleni Psaltis curated the hotel's style, taking into account the history of the island and combing the building's inspirational details with the comfort of today's accommodation standards, creating a wonderful boutique hotel which can makes you daydreaming of another glamorous era...

Imaret Hotel

Imaret is a historical building situated in Kavala, Greece, built by Mehmet Ali Pasha in 1817. It occupies an area of 4.500 s.m. and it was a religious and educational high profile centre that functioned throughout the 19th century until the early 20th. Since 1902 ceased to function as a seminary and it was transformed into a charitable institution till 1923, where they found shelter thousands of refugees who came this period from Asia Minor. 

In 1953 Imaret characterized by Greek government as a protected monument. 

Later in the 2000, a private company undertook the restoration of the historical building..

After four years of rehabilitation projects, the building was completely renovated, revealing not only its original architectural beauty, but also the spirit and the atmosphere of a space which offered education and hospitality.

From then until today, this masterpiece of Islamic architecture operates as a luxury hotel of unique beauty. In fact it is the first hotel in Greece that operates in a historic area.

Ideal Summer Destination...

The 1st of August today and for the majority in Greece is the 1st day of Summer holidays... All of us we are day dreaming during all the year for those days of ultimate relaxation under the hot sun and near the sea, without no worries on our minds! One of the most famous destination for Summer holidays in Greece are the numerous islands of Cyclades. Today, we are going to visit an amazing place to spend your holidays, in the island of Folegandros!

Blue Sand Hotel is a white pearl jewel situated on a rocky surrounding golden sand beach called Agali. Its privileged position offers a mesmerizing panoramic view of the beach and is literally one step away from the crystal blue waters.

The hotel follows the traditional Cycladic architecture and aesthetics combined with modern interior design with minimal and avant-garde furniture which help to offer a relaxing atmosphere and luxurious accommodation for its guests.

I would really love to spend a couple of days there but our holidays plan for this year is for a wonderful greek island of Dodecanese...

Plan an escape in...

... Riad Idoine, a private five-bed mansion for rent in the heart of Marrakech's medina! 

Here everything is for sale!

Many hotels allow you to buy the bathrobes, but how you feel when you hear that everything in this hotel is for sale? The only thing you cannot buy here is the building itself!!!

So, if you 'll go to Items B&B in Belgium and you are madly in love with an original furniture from the 50's or 80's signed by Verner Panton, Arne Jacobsen or Charles and Ray Eames, you have the opportunity to buy them. It's a brilliant idea!!! Each time you will visit this hotel, nothing will reminds you, your previous visit, as everything will be different...

San Giorgio Mykonos Hotel

San Giorgio Mykonos is a member of the Design Hotels that represents the most beautiful, original and luxurious hotels of the world... It is about a small paradise where you can spend your holidays relaxing in its wonderful spaces which reminds more a friend's summer house than a hotel. 

It is constructed according Cycladic architecture and decorated in a Bohemian Chic style in order to make the visitor feel like home...

White washed walls help sun rays brighten the internal spaces of the hotel and give the impression of freedom and freshness. I like so much the white built in beds and sofas covered with crispy linens and pillows embroidered with colored traditional motifs which give a vivid touch to the rooms! Ethereal mosquito nets enfold beds in order to protect you from the insects and offer a more romantic atmosphere while Moroccan decorative items give an exotic touch...

Themonies Luxury Suites

In Folegandros, “Themonies” (a word originated from the ancient Greek verb "to collect") are called the agricultural complexes that were forming independent rural entities in the past! These small rectangular stone structures are completely harmonized with their surroundings.

Themonies Luxury Suites is a complete agricultural stone complex of the late 19^th century, with its intact “aloni” which was renovated with great respect and amplified with three new stone buildings, to form a contemporary high quality hotel where the visitor relaxes in an absolute atmosphere of  “Cycladic Zen”! Furthermore, their outdoor spaces offer breathtaking views of the city, the Monastery and of  course of the Aegean...

Themonies are combining in a successful way the traditional with the contemporary and the thrifty with the luxury... It's a unique destination to spend your holidays there!!!

Discrete luxury & Breathtaking view

Today is such a wonderful sunny day with summer temperature.... So my mind traveled to the absolute summer destination which is nothing else than Santorini and especially to a dreamy multi-villa property with luxury suites and a breathtaking view! I would really like to be there  for a few days in order to enjoy this amazing scenery and relax my mind and my body.... 

Have a happy weekend my friends! Take care and make always happy thoughts!!!

The Gate of Paradise

Could you imagine what is behind this door? Ohh... there is an earthly paradise which is waiting for you to go there for some days of real relaxation!!! Stay tuned to find out this breathtaking place.... 

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Folder HOTEL: Graine-Ficelle

In Saint Jeannet, in the heart of the French Riviera, between the sea and the mountains, a farmhouse transformed into a charming hotel for those who love the nature and the animals. 

The 260s.m. house can accomodate you in its four spacious bedrooms with a fabulous view over the valley and the sea. One of them is independent with its own kitchen and access to a private garden. You can also relax in the large double living room or savor all the delicacies of the garden in its enormous kitchen.  

The house is constructed with natural materials as stone, cement and wood so as to be harmonized to the environment.

The use of some old iron and wood furniture, which belonged to the owner's family, gives a lovely aged look while the modern appliances and the light fixtures give a contemporary touch to the spaces. 

I really adore its kitchen with this marvellous floor to ceilling glass partition which allows you to enjoy the garden's view.... I think that it's the kitchen of my dreams!!!! 

Kyrimai Hotel

An impressive tower encounters historical sites and relics. Stone stairs lead to cliffs where the Ionian meets the Aegean Sea. It's about Kyrimai Hotel located in Gerolimenas a picturesque small coastal village of the Mani, in the Peloponnese, Greece. This luxurious, yet traditional hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of Europe, because of its particular history of the 19th century, when the tower and the wine warehouse became a point of maritime trade between Syros island and Marseille. Now the renovated space is a friendly hotel which consists of cozy rooms with magnificent sea view. For the decoration of the space which respects the tradition of Mani have been used warm traditional furnishings, earthy colors and cool linen fabrics combined with all modern facilities. The stone, wood and fireplaces in all rooms of the hotel, transforms it in the ultimate romantic destination, a feeling that strengthens by the unique architecture of Mani's settlements and the area's Byzantine grandeur.

Time for Relaxation

Finally, it' s the end of the week and maybe you feel a little bit tired! So, as the weekend is in the offing we all have to do something in order to relax our body and soul as well. That' s why I decided today to show you the ideal place for relaxation and rejuvenation! It' s about a 800-year-old spa building, once a bakery, that has been transformed into Borgo’s warm and healing holistic heart.  I already have a kind of relaxation only by seeing those photos.... Can you smell the essential oils' fragrances and feel the serenity of the place? I can imagine myself being there and enjoying this fairytale place by wandering in its majestic garden, sunbathing in its unique swimming pool and certainly enjoying a spa treatment or a massage!!!                                                                                  

 

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