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Thessaloníki
Housed within a building that dates back to the early 1900s, Thessaloniki boutique hotel The Modernist combines old-world grace with casual luxury, local architectural studio FORMrelated restoring the property in a style that runs a design genre...
Santorini
Carved into caves and cliffs high above the mesmerising Aegean Sea, Vora Villas is a three-bedroom boutique hotel that celebrates both the architectural traditions of the island of Santorini and its crater-edge location; contemporary styling...
Santorini
Meaning 'story' in greek, the design concept behind ISTORIA hotel on Perivolos Beach, Santorini, was inspired by the tales of those who'd resided in the building over the years. On the edge of a dramatic black beach on the alluring...
Santorini
Holding court over the Aegean Sea from the steep cliffs of Caldera on the Greek island of Santorini, Porto Fira Suites enjoys a privileged location with breathtaking views of the sparkling water; the island’s volcanic craters; and the old port...
Kos
A mix of one- and two-storey accommodation taking influence from traditional cubist buildings found around the Greek islands form the basis of new ‘Mediterranean village’ at Casa Cook, Kos. Set to open its handsome doors this summer, Casa Cook...
Mykonos
Theodosis Kakoutis, the Mykonian hotelier behind luxury hillside hotel Bill & Coo Suites and Lounge, is taking peaceful seclusion to new heights on the island at the newly-added Bill & Coo Coast Suites. Although the words ‘peaceful...
The Edit
If someone calls you a dreamer, it's usually because you're a waste of space. It's a euphemism for underachiever, the perennial non-starter. Stoner. Stop smoking, turn off your Pink Floyd records, and get a job. There are a rare breed, however, of...
Thessaloníki
TOMS are the Californian company who make Argentinian shoes. Shoe-slipper kind of things. But people love them, and they have outlets all over the world. Here we are in Thessaloniki, Greece, where the brand have a flagship store that is much more...
Mykonos
If the thought of a fortnight at the beach, burning all day and boozing all night, sounds like something best left to the younger generation, then you may be ready for a more grown-up beach holiday such as that imagined by the minds (Design...
Halkidiki
Northern Greece, particularly the southern peninsular of Halkidiki (or Chalkidiki) is blessed with miles of coastline and unspoilt locale. There are three ‘fingers’ that fall south of the region — each offering something different. The second,...
The Edit
The playwrights of ancient Greece take credit for developing the theatrical genres of comedy, satire and tragedy, and two and a half thousand years later the country is mired in a surfeit of the latter from which it is desperately trying to escape....
Journal
Legend has it (for the Greeks like their legends) that the island of Santorini was born of a miracle. When Jason and his Argonauts stopped off on a nearby isle on their way home, one of their ranks named Euphemus had a sexy sex dream that he had...
City Notes
Chefs Karina Mejía and Israel Montero combine the tradition of Provençal cuisine with the soul and passion of Mexico in Saint Jacques Bistrot, their new gastronomic spot in the capital city's affluent Polanco neighbourhood. Allowing diners to...
City Notes
Located next door to Hotel Wilmina, which is housed in a former Berlin-Charlottenburg women's prison, Lotta Tagesbar has opened its doors, the café cum deli and bar designed by the same team behind Wilmina and serving an exquisite menu of healthy...
City Notes
With an enviable seafront location close to Barcelona and its airport, and having undergone a recent refurbishment, AC Hotel Gavà Mar is a 69-room hotel that is ideal for the business traveller, but also a surprising destination for the discerning...
City Notes
With interiors inspired by the Art Deco of Palm Beach County in Miami, and serving delicious ice cream on a newly pedestrianised street just off Barcelona's renowned Passeig de Gràcia, Amiko is not simply a 'heladería', rather it's a sensory...
Dispatches
Minimalism and elegance, too, are gaining fast as popular choices for serene, sophisticated interiors. Simplicity, clean lines, and curative approaches to decor are all that these two styles are made of, bringing home really calm and clarity within...
Dispatches
Finding the best Botox experts in Toronto can feel overwhelming, given the many options available. To focus your search, consider professionals with extensive experience and positive client reviews. A key step in identifying top specialists is...
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Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Eight: Restorative Home Design. In the pursuit of wellness, many people are turning their attention homeward....
Dispatches
Austin’s housing market has seen a significant boom in recent years, with many homeowners looking to boost their property’s value through home improvement projects. In a city where home prices continue to rise, updating key areas of a property,...