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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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