Athens
Where western civilization was born; home to Socrates, Plato and Pericles. The architectural masterpieces created during Greece's Golden Age on its "Sacred Rock", the Acropolis, include the Parthenon, the Erechthion, and the Temple of Nike.

Angelic Oasis Andromeda Hotel
22 Timloeontos Vassou St. (off Plateia Mavili)
Athens, Greece
T: +30-1/641 5000 30 rooms, US$ 315-
www.andromedahotels.gr
Boutique hotel overlooks a quiet street,10 minutes from downtown center.


Greek Islands
Hundreds of Greek islands in the Aegean Sea; all unique.

Rhodes Island
Ancient temples, beaches, and chic boutiques.

S. Nikolis Hotel
Rhodes Island, Greece
T: +30 241-34561. 10 rooms, US$ 135-
www.s-nikolis.gr
A tiny and romantic hotel built around a courtyard in the heart of Old Town.


Symi Island
Named after Poseidon's wife and reputed to be the birthplace of the Three Graces.

Aliki Hotel
Symi Island, Greece
T: +30 241-71665. 15 rooms. US$ 110-
www.simi-hotelaliki.gr
Formerly a large mansion, take 3 steps down from the front door into the sea.


Santorini Island
Wild volcanic landscape, black sand beaches, and some of the best archeological sites in Greece.

Katikies
Oia
Santorini Island, Greece
T: +30 286 71401. 14 rooms; US$ 530-
www.katikies.com
Surreal fantasy layout complimenting the magical village of Oia. A
luxurious contemporary take on the island's ancient cliff dwellings.

Astarte Suites
84700 Kaldera Akrotiri
Santorini Island, Greece
T: +30 22860 83 388. 9 rooms. US$ 510-
www.astartesuites.gr
Small romantic boutique hotel with personal service, pool, and wonderful views. The luxurious rooms include jacuzzi pools and Hermes cosmetics.

Tsitouras Collection
Firostefani
Santorini Island, Greece
T: +30 136 22326; T: +30 286 23747. 5 room b&b. US$ 1300-
www.tsitouras.gr
Lavish interiors created by noted British decorator David Hicks.


Mykonos Island
Where Hercules slew the giants.

Kivotos Clubhotel
Ornos Bay
Mykonos Island, Greece
T: +30 289 24094. 24 rooms; US$ 300-
www.slh.com
This Greek romantic hotels has a soothing Zen quality.


Patmos Island
St. John wrote the Book of Revelations here. Since 1088, pilgrims have flocked to the island's Greek Orthodox monasteries.

Porto Scoutari Hotel
Scala
Patmos Island, Greece
T: +30 02470 22123. US$ 86-
www.portoscoutari.com
Views and an attention to detail are found at this bungalow-style hotel.


Corfu
Northern-most of the seven Ionian Islands. Where the redoubtable Durrell (Gerald, Lawrence and Margo) family lived during their youth and later wrote longingly about. The town, also called Corfu, resonates with its Venice, Naples, Paris and English influences.

Cavalieri Hotel
4 Capodistriou St.
Corfu, Greece
T: +30 661 39041. 50 rooms. US$ 130-
www.cavalieri-hotel.com
Former 17th century nobleman's mansion located in-town. This romantic Greek hotel has marvelous views of the Adriatic sea.