Pine Villa

Pine Villa

Located on the exclusive cape of Kommeno, this substantial villa is set within beautiful landscaped gardens. The villa has been designed and built to Venetian style, on three levels, and features a master suite on the top floor with private bathroom (with jacuzzi) and separate dressing room. The first

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Paloumbi Mansion, Corfu, Greece

Paloumbi Mansion, Corfu, Greece

Set on the edge of a traditional village, this stately mansion retains the atmosphere of a bygone era.  From the house, there are lovely open views over tree-filled valleys, while nearby are the beautiful beaches of the west coast with their lovely sunsets. Corfu Town with its cultural attractions, nightlife, and international airport is only twelve kilometers, or approximately 7.5 miles, away. Reflecting the Venetian architecture that influenced old Corfiot homes, the spacious main house of 490 square meters, was built in the 1890’s and was classically restored with high ceilings, French windows, and a soothing palette of pastel colors. It includes seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a fully equipped English country–style kitchen, several fireplaces, central heating, and a large salon with a covered balcony overlooking the gardens. An independent stone guest house of 100 square meters, or approximately offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, sitting room, and kitchen. This property is ideal for use by a large family, a group of friends, or as an exclusive boutique hotel. 

Old Markets in Symi at TravelModus

Old Markets in Symi at TravelModus

The Old Markets hotel has been recently featured at TravelModus. “The Old Markets hotel is in a centuries-old national monument with views over Symi’s historic harbour. Each of the spacious guest rooms is themed according to a major trading route with the Island. The nine historic shops have been converted to provide just four spacious guest rooms. The large suite on the first floor is unrivalled with five windows which each frame a different view of the harbour.  A fine collection of artwork and antiquities are used to furnish the property. These include silver artifacts that once graced the dining table of King George I of the Hellenes and items from London’s legendary Savoy Hotel and Café de Paris.”

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Romanos Resort at Costa Navarino Greece

Romanos Resort at Costa Navarino Greece

 

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has partnered with TEMES S.A. and announced the opening of The Romanos, a luxury collection resort in Costa Navarino, Greece.

The Romanos is located amongst lush olive groves in the Messinia region on Greece’s southwest Peloponnese coast. In addition, The Romanos Resort is the first hotel to open in the new luxury destination of Costa Navarino.

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Yeah … Crete !

Yeah..Crete! from Christine Schmitthenner on Vimeo.

Melanie, my niece from Germany, came to visit me here on Crete, where she met Kassiani & her friends and had the time of their lives!

World’s most expensive olive oil is Greek

World’s most expensive olive oil is Greek

by Marissa Benekos,

In a clear, sleek, glass flask simply engraved with a modern Greek letter logo and hand-sealed by a special silicone cork, exists one of the most expensive olive oils available today.  At $185.00 dollars (150 Euros) for 1,000 ml, Lambda is branded as the first luxury, ultra-premium extra virgin olive oil in the world. Its founder says behind its stylish presentation is unmatched quality from a country famous for its olive oil production.

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