Great Escapes Greece. The Hotel Book in Bloomington, MN

Greece’s ancient art and culture form the cradle of Western civilization—numerous monuments and museums tell to this day of the country’s rich history. Greece is unique also by virtue of its breathtaking landscapes, the hospitality of its inhabitants, and its fabulous hotels, making it the dream destination of many travelers. The fresh and healthy cuisine, the crystal clear sea, and the canvas-worthy sunsets do the rest—a trip to Greece is pure delight.
Angelika Taschen travels from the mountains of Macedonia in the north to the Peloponnese with its mythical places like Corinth, Sparta, and Olympia, and to the larger and smaller groups of islands in the south. She opens the doors to some of the country’s most extraordinary hotels, including
Imaret
in Kavala, located in a former Ottoman complex;
Tainaron Blue Retreat
in a secluded former defense tower in the Mani; and
The Windmill
, a converted windmill on the island of Kimolos in the Cyclades. She invites readers to discover legendary luxury hotels, like
Eagles Palace
in Halkidiki or
Poseidonion Grand Hotel
on Spetses, and takes them to enchanting B&Bs like
Guesthouse Mazaraki
in Mystras or
Mèlisses
on Andros, run by food blogger Allegra Pomilio.
Along her itinerary, she visits hotels on well-known picturesque islands—such as the
Mystique
on Santorini and the
Soho Roc House
on Mykonos—but also accommodations in remote places like the
Mediterraneo
on the island of Kastelorizo, which lies in the very southeast of Greece off the Turkish coast. In addition she shows interesting architectural and design concepts, such as
The Rou Estate
hotel village, a historic, carefully restored hamlet on Corfu; the minimalist
Olea All Suite Hotel
on Zakynthos; and
Ammos
on Crete, where no two pieces of furniture are alike and new eccentric pieces are added every year.