Perched above the stunning Karavostasi beach on the west side of mainland Greece with wide views across the Ionian Sea, Elix is a rare find. It starred in Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot List for “its unbeatable location’’ and was voted among the Top 10 Best Resorts in Greece at the Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for two years in a row. The crystal-clear waters and pristine pine forests surrounding Elix make it a natural playground offering an experience that invites its guests to escape the digital world and explore the great outdoors. Hiking, cycling and water sports are on offer and Elix’s 146 rooms and suites, some with private pools, offer magical views of Paxos, Antipaxos and Corfu islands.

Sun-soaked luxury for all, MarBella has been awarded for 5 consecutive years by Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards and promises you a 5-star getaway like no other. Beautifully situated amidst landscaped gardens with inviting pools and magnificent views of the Ionian Sea. Enjoy a wide range of water and land-based fun, organized activities for kids of all ages and an exciting program of day and evening entertainment. From the exceptional facilities to perfectly personalized service, everything at MarBella is designed around the needs of multi-generational families, groups of friends and couples for a truly unforgettable experience. Featuring 362 renovated, spacious rooms and suites, a vast variety of a la carte restaurants and bars, 3 outdoor pools, as well as a brand-new Aqua Park and a private beach setting while offering a Premium-All-Inclusive board package.

Beautifully located on the island’s South-East corner, this intimate five-star luxury boutique hotel is laid out like a traditional village painted in pastel colors and is an adults-only oasis (for guests aged 16 and over).

A member of the ‘Small Luxury Hotels of the World’ the hotel is built into forest-lined hillside descending down to a pebbled beach. This charming hotel consists of 70 sea view suites with stylish furnishings and neutral palettes, some of which come with a private outdoor pool or whirlpool. Take time out to relax in the great wellness center or stay fit in the fitness room. Water sports abound on the Blue Flag beach and the hotel is close enough to Corfu Old Town (25 minutes’ drive) for cultural wanders enjoying the little winding historic streets.

Once in a while, we all deserve to be pampered with bespoke services and luxury living, to be lulled by the light breeze of the Aegean Sea and soothed under a Mediterranean sun. Alta Mare by Andronis, with its discreet luxury, traditional architecture and breathtaking views of the crescent island of Santorini, offers its guests the perfect haven to relax, daydream and spend time with those they love.

Arcadia Hotel is the newest addition to the Andronis family of five-star hotels, villas and honeymoon retreats on the idyllic island of Santorini. It is located on the fringe of picturesque Oia, an easy stroll from the village centre, but far enough away to ensure peace and privacy. It consists of 114 suites and villas each one with its own private pool, situated to capture the magical views towards the Aegean sea and the island’s unforgettable sunsets.

In May of 2018, Santorini welcomed a new kind of luxury in the form of Canaves Epitome. Perched above the picturesque fishing town of Ammoudi, the property is inspired by traditional Cycladic architecture, combining natural and earthy materials with modern design and style. It is the only property on the island that offers both sea and sunset views from the privacy of each of its 53 luxury suites and villas. Canaves Epitome invites you to experience life’s finest things.

Perched on a privileged location in the centre of the sophisticated Oia, one of the most beautiful areas of Santorini, Canaves Sunday is a complex of 8 luxurious suites inviting you to discover what comfort and luxury really is about. The stunning panoramic views of the Caldera, the volcano and the Aegean Sea, the personalized and unique decoration in each of the suites with handmade charming furniture, the independent fairy-tale courtyards of every suite, as well as the omnipresent artistic atmosphere will make you rank this hotel as one of your favourites.

Nestled between Kolympithres beach and the idyllic town of Naoussa, Parīlio’s strong holistic look and feel make for a gloriously poetic retreat in full harmony with the surrounding sea and natural rocks. Characterized by the island’s distinctive architecture and defined by a soothing, tonal color palette and natural materials, the 33 suites of Parīlio are a gentle medley of modern aesthetics underlaid with traditional Cycladic features and a consistent theme of organic, understated luxury.

Tucked away within the medieval village of Megalochori, the enchanting Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort, has evolved from a 400-year-old winery into an authentic, Cycladic village retreat. Surrounded by emerald vineyards, while embracing its unique cultural heritage Vedema Resort with its 74 suites and villas, inspires guests to fully immerse into the simple, slow-paced life of the island and addresses to global explorers seeking to experience the island like locals do. Remaining true to its promise to offer understated, yet transformative luxury, Vedema is the ultimate and authentic village retreat.

At the sublime junction where the black volcanic sand of Perivolos Beach meets the midnight blue waters of the Aegean Sea, one finds Istoria, a 12-suite retreat, where a unique blend of classic and contemporary aesthetics animates a next-generation social hub, while embracing all the needs of modern and sophisticated travellers, for an experience that is wholly and authentically Greek. As if sculpted from the hand of some chthonic deity and bathed in bright Cycladic sunshine, Istoria’s idyllic suites are impressively arched towards the privacy of verdant terraces, crowned, in most cases, with private outdoor hot tubs or pools, offering an additional layer of refuge to this resplendent haven.