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EXPERIENCE THE BREATHTAKING BEAUTY OF THIS FABLED PENINSULA – THE STEEP RAVINES OF ITS GREECE MOUNTAINS, THEIR PEAKS ROCKY AND BARREN, THE VIVID BLUES OF THE AEGEAN SEA, HOME TO THE NAUTICAL TRADITION OF THE NEIGHBOURING FISHING VILLAGES; AND THE VALLEYS OF OLIVE GROVES SCENTED WITH WILD THYME AND OREGANO.

GREECE IS ONE OF THE MOST INTRIGUING COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD. I WILL DO MY UTMOST TO HELP YOU ENJOY THE FOLLOWING PAGES, EXPERIENCING THE MANY FINE THREADS THAT STILL JOIN OUR MODERN CIVILISATION TO THE TIMES OF ANCIENT GREECE.

SPETSES ISLAND

The island of has a long and rich history, but the most interesting period is that of the Greek War of Independence, the revolution of 1821. Spetses was the first of the Greek islands to raise the flag of the revolution on the morning of 3rd April, 1821 at the monastery of St. Nicolas. of Spetses, a very important and influential person in the revolution, used her wealth to build and lead a navy after her husband’s death.

Spetses is not just about the inspiring history, but also about the beauty of the island. It is cosmopolitan yet traditional, a charming combination of quaint streets, pine forests and local charm, where reminders of the rich history of the island are around every corner.

HYDRA ISLAND

For much of the past, has stayed in the margins of history. The population was very small in ancient times, and except for the brief mentions in Herodotus and Pausanias, has left little or no record in the history of those times.

As you approach the port of Hydra, the magnificient little town opens its arms to you. The statue of Miaoulis, a local war hero, welcomes you as he stares out to the sea. Spanning from the port up the hills, you can see the impressive clock tower of Hydra and beautiful old mansions as far as the eye can see. There is no motor transport allowed anywhere on the island, only donkeys and water taxis provide a means of getting around. Hydra is as impressive in the morning as it is in the evening. The picturesque island of Hydra will stir a lot of positive emotions, and the photos and memories you will take away HYDRA ISLAND with you will never be forgotten.

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�ضيقوم فريق متخ�ض�س ومتواجد دائما تحت الطلب بتن�ضيطك من خلل مجموعة Perched on the hilltop of Agios Panteleimonas, which means ‘The Aman Resorts never set out to be the biggest. They prefer to focus متنوعة من الأطباق المحلية مثل الع�ضل، والفواكه الطازجة والفطائر اليونانية all-merciful saint’, Amanzoe commands extraordinary views of the on unrivalled quality and to offer an intimate experience without التقليدية والبي�س الع�ضوي ّالمحلي. Aegean Sea and undulating hillsides cloaked in olive groves. The limitations. This boutique mind-set, paired with a lust for faraway resort is the ideal base from which to explore this pituresque region, cultures and a deep appreciation of the creative and elegant, has full of ancient sites and charming villages. earned this small collection a sophisticated niche and loyal following. استكشف البيلوبونيز من البحر The Aman experience is mystical and most fully expressed in their Comprising a 38-suite resort, spa and a number of exclusive villas, fnely tuned home-away-from-home experience, and this is what I اإذا كنت في مزاج للمغامرة المائية مع امان زوي واحد، اأو الزورق ال�ضريع واللي !Amanzoe is situated on a hilltop in Greece on the east coast of the love about them واحد، اأو اكوا زوي، اأو بير�ضينج 62...ما عليك اإل اختيار ما ينا�ضبك من هذه Peloponnese, overlooking the island of Spetses, and draws its name الموا�ضلت باأرقامها المتوفرة. .’from the Sanskrit-derived word for ‘peace’ and the Greek word for ‘life

06 . . 07 ّتقدم ال�ضاليهات ّالمكيفة والف�ضيحة التي تقع مبا�ضرة على ال�ضاطئ كل و�ضائل الراحة المتاحة للأجنحة مع �ضرفة وحديقة خا�ضة وحمام �ضباحة. تا ّأمل هذه المناظر الخلبة بينما ي�ضتعد الطهاة لتح�ضير اأف�ضل المنتجات المحلية المو�ضى بها ل�ضواء، على �ضبيل المثال، �ضرطان البحر، القريد�س الجامبو و�ضمك البا�س البحري والحبار والأخطبوط و�ضرائح لحم ال�ضاأن.

AMANZOE’S BEACH CLUB

The Amanzoe Beach Club is adjacent to Korakia beach and the ideal spot to while away the day, enjoying the sea breezes. Here you will fnd the equipment for windsurfng, kayaking and snorkelling, as well as sailing options. You may want to end the day with a very chilled-out private BBQ at your beach cabana.

Situated directly on the beach, the spacious, air- conditioned cabanas provide all the comforts of a pavilion, with a terrace, private garden and swimming pool. Take in magnifcent views as chefs prepare some of the fnest local produce recommended for barbecuing like lobster, king prawns, wild sea bass, calamari, octopus and lamb chops.

The same can be done in the comfort of your pavilion should you want to dine in. The freplace can be lit for extra cosiness, and candles placed in all corners will give a fickering light, while the Bose sound system plays your favourite tunes from your iPod. Drawing on classic Greek architecture, with strong lines and a pared- back aesthetic, Amanzoe’s standalone pavilions all open onto terraces Each pavilion has separate areas for bathrooms and separate dressing with private plunge pools and views of the surrounding land and sea. rooms for you and your partner. Even the spacious shower has two sides At night, the resort is lit up to highlight its unique architectural details. and both have rain shower or hand shower features. No more arguing I am guided down an olive tree-lined small road by buggy to reach with your other half about who gets to shower frst. At Amanzoe, you my home for the night. Each pavilion is accessed via a stone-walled will have the pleasure to splash around at the same time and wash each courtyard, leading to a high-ceilinged living area and king-size bed other’s backs! positioned in a marble alcove with views. I love soaking in the sunken bath with a view of the olive groves, the My free-standing 210-square-metre (2,260 square-feet) Deluxe Pool wonderful Aman amenities adding that extra element of relaxation. Pavilion opens onto the terrace, which offers me a 12-metre (39 feet) swimming pool and magnifcent views of the Aegean Sea and surrounding countryside. I am mightily impressed.

SUNRISE BREAKFAST

Begin your day with an intimate sunrise breakfast at the south-facing location of Amanzoe, overlooking the stunning landscape and olive EXPERIENCE THE PELOPONNESE FROM THE SEA groves surrounding the resort. The dedicated team will be on hand to energise you with a variety of local delicacies such as honey, fresh fruit, If you are in the mood for an adventure on the water with Amanzoe traditional Greek pies and local organic eggs. One, a Wally One power boat, or Aquazoe, a Pershing 62, you may D choose from a number of customised charters offered. Alternatively, do as I do, and breakfast at your pavilion, with outdoor Even though there are charming tavernas at several destinations, the privacy under the olive trees or under a sun roof on the comfortable chef is happy to create an Amanzoe picnic or snack to take with you. cushions of the benches and chairs overlooking your pool and the Whatever you do, do not miss the magnifcence of a Greek sunset, resort’s vast hills and valleys. during which the mountains and the sea are painted in a beautiful, dusky pink.

08 . . 09 This summer, Francesco Miralles, a specialist in Eastern healing practices, will be in residence at Amanzoe, offering his Harmonia programme of therapies for body, mind and soul. A 90-minute beauty experience, including painless acu-lifting, body sculpting and fuid drainage, a 90-minute detox experience, with holistic acupressure and fuid drainage and 60 minutes of physiotherapy, acupuncture Time to step out of my room and into the and craniosacral therapy can be library, where a multitude of books about Greek experienced from 8th to 28th August. history, places and myths awaits. Then to relax my mind from reading about all these legends, I get a treatment at the spa. I recommend a holistic massage with Aliki; the therapist has golden hands which take me to a different dimension. For those travelling with a group of friends or family, Amanzoe is the لأولئك الذين ي�ضافرون مع مجموعة من الأ�ضدقاء اأو العائلة، امان زوي هو المكان Afternoon tea or cocktails can be enjoyed at perfect place to unwind and enjoy each other’s company in the privacy المثالي لل�ضترخاء والتمتع بق�ضاء الوقت مع بع�ضكم البع�س في خ�ضو�ضية �ضبيهة Fire Pit, where fickering freplaces enchant you of your home-away-from-home. Amanzoe’s villas are cool, spacious بتلك التي ت�ضهدونها في منازلكم الخا�ضة.... ا�ضتك�ضف فلل امان زوي الممتعة والتي before a dinner of Mediterranean or Asian food abodes surrounded by olive groves. Overlooking the Aegean Sea, each at Amanzoe’s assortment of eateries. هي عبارة عن بيوت ف�ضيحة تحيط بها ب�ضاتين الزيتون وتطل على بحر اإيجه. كل من of the stunning four-to-nine-bedroom villas features open terraces هذه الفلل المذهلة تتاألف من اأربعة اإلى ت�ضعة غرف نوم تتميز ب�ضرفات مفتوحة مع with sand-coloured marble foors, traditional dry stone-clad walls and اأر�ضيات من الرخام بلون الرمال، والجدران المك�ضوة بالأحجار ال�ضلبة التقليدية .concrete columns and cornices. A chef and a host serve each one والأعمدة الخر�ضانية والأفاريز... وهناك �ضيف من كبير الطهاة واآخر من كبير الخدم ي�ضرفان على راحة كل نزيل ب�ض ٍكل �ضخ�ض ٍي. I guarantee that you will have the vacation of a lifetime and should you be so carried away by this mystical place in the Peleponnese, there is a solution – buy your own villa! https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanzoe/villas-to-own

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10 . . 11 اإنه المكان المف�ضل لدى الفنانين وال�ضيا�ضيين ورجال الأعمال والم�ضاهير من حيث موقعه المثالي على �ضاطئ البحر مما يتيح لك التمتع بالمياه الزرقاء STAY, LIVE AND PLAY ال�ضافية والمناظر البانورامية الخلبة من كل زاوية تقريبا من المنتجع. ON THE

منتجع وسبا نيكي بيتش هو منتجع في عام 1998، ّعرف رجل الأعمال جاك بنرود العالم مبتكر َومستحدث على شاطئ البحر بنيكي بيت�س....اإنه مفهوم نادي ال�ضاطئ ال�ضمولي الذي مع جاذبية ل مثيل لها للمسافر الراقي يجمع بين و�ضائل الترفيه، والمطاعم، والمو�ضيقى، والنخبة العالمية من أصحاب العمال والأزياء وال�ضينما والفن... جميعها في مكان واحد. GREEK في بورتوهيلي الخلب والحصري، وهو أحد أكثر المناطق المرغوبة في من خلل جعل هذا المنتجع المعا�ضر الراقي فريد الريفيرا اليونانية. من نوعه مع مناطق معي�ضة ع�ضرية واأنيقة، وم�ضاحات �ضفافة رائعة واإطللة مذهلة على البحر، نيكي يغمر �ضيوفه في نوع من الحياة الفريدة على غرار الفنادق RIVIERA الراقية ويدعوهم اإلى وجهة جديدة براقة اأنيقة وجديدة وممتعة.

A favourite among artists, politicians, businessmen and celebrities, the resort has views of crystal clear blue waters and stunning panoramas from almost every corner of the property.

The moment I set foot in the resort, I’m embraced by whites and blues, and Greece’s sea-faring heritage is highlighted by a ship half sunken out in the sea.

NIKKI BEACH RESORT & SPA I enter my suite on the ground floor with HAS BECOME FAMOUS ALL private pool and deck and those same whites امكث، عِ ش والعب OVER THE WORLD, AND and blues, capturing that holiday feel. I discover IN 2014 THE INNOVATIVE mirrors placed on walls for clever reflections of light and space and the set-up of the bath- في AND TRENDY BOUTIQUE top as a separation of the bedroom to the BEACHFRONT RESORT FOR bathroom is another great touch. I love the THE LUXURY TRAVELLER Nikki Beach style and I just want to jump into AND JET-SET GLOBAL my bathing suit and jump into the pool! ELITE OPENED ITS LATEST VENTURE IN PICTURESQUE اﻟﺮﻳﻔﻴﺮا PORTO HELI, JUST OPPOSITE THE ISLAND OF SPETSES, ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE LOCATIONS ON THE GREEK اﻟﻴﻮﻧﺎﻧﻴﺔ .RIVIERA

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About 190 kilometres from Athens by road and 55 minutes from port or 25 minutes by helicopter. If you are spending your vacation in other parts of Greece, for example at Costa Navarino, you will be 224 kilometres from Kalamata by road, and for those jet-setters wishing to fly in from Mykonos, it is 55 minutes by helicopter. The islands of Hydra and Spetses are just a short boat-ride away. The Nikki Beach Resort & Spa has Mediterranean elements fused with elegant sleek designs. The original 1970s structure of the building embraces the contemporary look and feel of the signature Nikki white décor. The curves, the comfort and the pebbles in the lobby reflect the sea, while enhancing the feel of being cocooned from the outside world. The blue artwork and photographs on the walls are another touch that makes all the difference and tells you where you are – right In 1998, entrepreneur Jack Penrod introduced here on the with the the world to Nikki Beach, the ultimate beach flamboyant colours of bougainvillea and the club concept that combines entertainment, scent of jasmine. dining, music, fashion, film and art. Since then, Nikki Beach has made its mark in the best By making a unique contemporary boutique trendsetting destinations worldwide. resort with stylish and elegant living areas, The resort offers 22 beach view guest rooms impressive diaphanous spaces and stunning sea and 44 suites, Nikki Spa, Nikki Beach Club, Today, the Nikki Beach concept has grown views, Nikki gives its guests a luxury-drenched Tone Fitness and an outdoor swimming pool. into a global, multifaceted luxury lifestyle and hotel lifestyle that feels new, elegant and chic, Entertainment walls, lavish bath amenities and hospitality brand comprising a Beach Club fresh, fun and glamorous. oversized bathrooms are some of the special Division, a Lifestyle Division with its own features that you will be able to enjoy too. collection, a Special Events Division and a Stroll along the beach and discover nature at Hotels & Resorts Division. In the evening, I indulge in my concept-oriented its best, inhaling Greek scents from the flora along the way. Knowing all of this, I am keen to have dinner room characteristics such as the adjustable mood lighting, ‘MyBar’ (no small bottles here, with Nikki Beach’s general manager, Eleni, the Nikki’s STAY.LIVE.PLAY approach to hospitality F&B marketing manager of Nikki Beach and just real-sized ones) and mirrors that can be hidden behind white curtains should I want to is a joy and something you must experience Silia, the PR and marketing manager of the for yourself. Porto Heli Collection. All lovely people! We bring my energy level to low and cosy (one of enjoy trying out the chef’s specials prepared to the concepts of Nikki Beach). astonish and delight us. With his international experience from New York to Dubai, he If that is not what you’re aiming for, the Pearl surely knows how to entertain the guests this Rooftop Lounge on the top floor of the resort summer. is where the beats, vibes and ambient chatter set the tone for the rest of the night. Sipping on artsy mixologists’ favourites, I enjoy the amazing view of the bay from the sky bar THE MENU where I can choose between a full culinary experience or the sushi bar and pan-Asian . MASTELO CHEESE cuisine creations. topped with raw pistachio and rose relish. . MAGIC SOUP At Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Porto Heli, my from red cabbage with wasabi foam and pickled friends and I meet up with active, dynamic baby onion. and individual luxury travellers, cosmopolitan . BABY ROCKET SALAD accompanied by a manouri cheese-stuffed citizens of Greece and the world, and relaxed pear and sprayed with a balsamic cologne of and glamorous trendsetting guests. The resort strawberries. is made for mingling! . OPEN HARUMAKI with shrimps, spring vegetables, sautéed crab The ‘energy level factor’ is the centre of this meat, hay from carrot and turnip and wasabi new concept. As it does for each one of us, the mayonnaise. energy at Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts varies . TUNA STEAK AND KING CRAB marinated in yuzu butter and schichimi pepper. with the time of day, from outlet to outlet, . ‘LOVERS ADDICTION DESSERT’ and even within each venue. High or low, in prepared by the executive chef on the dinner relaxing or dancing mood, you can design your table. own journey and realise the dream of your own ultimate Nikki Experience.

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