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EDITOR’S NOTE























                                                                             own pace, in its own terms. The vines are
                                                                             loaded with Santorini’s precious grapes.
                                                                             The air is dry and crisp. Ancient lava has
                                                                             left its complex mark everywhere.
                                                                               Everyone I meet on these steep
                                                                             slopes, in alleys and terraces – visitor
                                                                             or local – has a story to tell: How they
                                                                             reached Santorini, how they’ve found
                                                                             their own private oasis of relaxation
                                                                             and indulgence. Or how they warmly
                                                                             welcome visitors from all over the world,
                                                                             taking their stay higher and higher.
                                                                             These industrious people of hospitality
                                                                             keep raising the bar, having created a
                                                                             microcosm that combines authenticity
                                                                             and luxury.
                                                                               Their inspiration? This extraordinary
                                                                             island which they want to share with the
                                                                             whole world. From Fira to Imerovigli
                                                                             and further, to Oia, five such oases –
                                                                             the Andronis Exclusive properties
                                                                             – are essential stops on your dreamy
                                                                             way to a state of pure bliss. Andronis
                       Live the Santorini                                    Boutique Hotel, Andronis Luxury
                                                                             Suites, Alta Mare by Andronis in Oia,
                 experience to the fullest                                   Andronis Concept in Imerovigli and
                                                                             Andronis Honeymoon in Fira. All pieces
                                                                             of a puzzle that echoes the legend of a
                                                                             charming land and infuses every location
         santorini is its gorgeous mornings.   returning here to rediscover myself and to   with a zen ambiance. From Lucabettus
         Those first few minutes after the sun has   rediscover the island. Although Santorini   restaurant, seemingly suspended on the
         risen and people have started leaving   is part of the Cyclades, it feels like it’s out   cliffside to the cavernous havens of our
         their cave-like houses to enjoy yet   of this world. The sea glimmers all the   spa booths and to stunning rooms and
         another day in a setting unlike anywhere   way to the Caldera. The sun flirts with   suites, everything is dreamlike here.
         in the world. This island feels almost   the white-washed houses, making them   Sophistication,  beauty,  genuine
         mystical. Its beauty is like no other.   shine. The villages fit in like minimal   tranquillity. Make sure you live this
           Santorini is an expressive island; it   pieces of a beautiful jigsaw puzzle. On   experience to the fullest. There’s no word
         sends you a clear message to get to know   the beaches, the colours transition from   to call it but unique. •
         it, to explore it and to never forget it. To   blue to red, sometimes even black. The
         me, there’s nothing like the experience of   hinterland of the island breathes at its   Elsa Soimiri — Editor in Chief



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