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 Hotel Splendido Portofino Welcome to a world of elegance and refinement where hospitality and service are second to none. Standing amid verdant woodlands overlooking a ravishing seascape, the Hotel Splendido is a unique blend of beauty and comfort. Set on a hillside in four acres of romantic tropical gardens with superb palm trees, the Hotel Splendido overlooks the bay of Portofino. Today the Splendido still has a patrician air. The principal reception rooms are furnished with old looking glasses, gilt console tables and Persian rug, the dining room serves food based on local, even peasant, tradition - fresh fish, home made pasta and lots of local aromatic herbs. The gardens run down the slopes beneath the hotel to the sea, bushes of lavender and wild herbs grow thickly under old olive trees and tangles of bougainvillaea obscure the paths and overhang secluded garden benches. In 1985 Orient-Express Hotels bought the Hotel and started a new project ...

 Greece | Holidays in Greece  Greece | Holidays in Greece  Greece | Holidays in Greece Greece | Holidays in Greece Holidays to Greece, Why Choose Greece? Greece is a country of beautiful contradictions, a constant journey in time, from the present to the past and back again. Walk through the olive groves, through archaeological sites; move to clusters of islands, pictures beaches and mountains and explore the breathtaking scenery. The islands are the main characteristic of Greece’s morphology and an integral part of the country’s culture and tradition. Greek sovereign land includes 6,000 islands and islets scattered in the Aegean and Ionian Seas, of which only 227 islands are inhabited. The visitor has the opportunity to enjoy long stretches of golden sand beaches with dunes, as well as sheltered bays and coves, pebble beaches, coastal caves with steep rocks and dark sand typical of volcanic soil. Whichever Greek attractions you are looking forward to discoveri...

Located on the picturesque Mykonos Island in Greece and subtly reflected by a generous infinity pool, Kymothoe Luxury Villa offers a memorable setting for a summer getaway. Kymothoe Villa boasts six bedrooms, a garden area for outdoor relaxation and a swimming pool with a deck that seems perfect for holiday entertainment. A pergola completes the serene atmosphere. Once inside, the visitors of the villa will be greeted with spacious rooms, showcasing a design that mixes local decorating elements with highly functional modern furniture and appliances. Flowing curtains, exposed wooden beams and a light color palette set the tone for an intimate ambiance. Other features of the villa include air conditioning in all bedrooms and living room, an all-equipped kitchen, outdoor dining, firewood barbecue and private beach access. A night in this seemingly perfect Greek retreat will cost you from €1214 – 1857 per night, depending on the season.

Greece is teeming with resorts and places to relax and spend a couple of unforgettable days, like the Arion, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa within the Astir Palace complex on Athens’ Riviera. Located just a half-hour’s drive away from the capital of Greece, Athens, it brings its guests amble opportunities to enjoy and visit the local historical sites and museums, an area filled with culture and tradition. Some of them are the Olympic Stadium, the shopping district of Glyfada and the Acropolis. Athens International Airport is less than half an hour away from the resort as well. Providing panoramas of the Saronic Gulf, the hotel offers a contemporary lifestyle and typical Mediterranean surroundings. Placed right on the edge of the sea, tourists won’t miss the breeze and the sound of the waves. The accommodation comes as private bungalows decked in a modern style, with original artwork, adjustable lighting, hand-picked textile materials and state of the ...

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