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editor's note

Discover the and has its own personality and style, offering

true luxury a range of luxury accommodation, rates and

entertainment, all with the same superlative
service standards.
On the beautiful Elia Beach, commanding
panoramic views of the Aegean Sea from
spectacular pool decks and private terraces,
you will find the Utopia Relais & Chateaux,
the trend-setting Avaton, the elegant Myconian
I have been visiting Yialos from the Ambassador’s deck, look out Villas, a member of Preferred Hotels &
this island ever
Resorts, as well as the Imperial and Royal,
since I was a child. Summer vacations are all over Elia to the distant horizon from one of both eminent members of Leading Hotels
about discovery and transformation, especially the spectacular terraces of the Myconian of the World. Further south, the Myconian
when you are a teenager, and you could say Collection, or weave my way through the Ambassador Relais & Chateaux is a beacon
that some of my best moments growing up vibrant streets of Chora to have sunset drinks of exalted contemporary refinement poised
are buried here, some very deeply. on the famous lookout lounge at Korali, I am above the beautiful bay of Platis Gialos. And
Mykonos is an established international reminded that these spots on the Mykonos on the edge of Mykonos Town overlooking
brand - a glamorous, cosmopolitan island map tell their own story. the Alefkandra windmills - the very site that
famous throughout the world for its laid- It is a story that began in 1979, when George the Group’s founder chose to build his first
back, luxurious lifestyle. However, behind P. Daktylides opened Kohili as the first hotel - the recently renovated and unique
its spirited revelries in season, there is an hotel in the Collection which today counts portfolio of luxury lifestyle destinations
authentic story; one that is full of energy nine establishments that are synonymous that complete the brilliant constellation of
about a place where small wonders are created with luxury and firm favourites with loyal the Myconian Collection with the five-star
when it is touched with love and respect. customers from around the globe. Yet it is Kyma Design Hotel Starwood, the Myconian
This energy, a driving force that moves also about pure hospitality – of the kind that Naia Luxury Suites and the Myconian Korali
everything on Mykonos, is what I value has its original root in the home and is refined Relais & Chateaux.
most and regard as its real wealth. As I by one family over generations. The family’s vision to invest their dreams in
watch the day break over the bay of Platis Today, each hotel is run by one of the sons their island has been fulfilled. Behind the
glamour and the high level of services at the
Myconian Collection Hotels lies the sincere
love of its founders for hospitality that is
synonymous with true luxury, irrespective
of stars and awards. One that stems from the
personal relationships formed with guests, THE ETERNAL MOVEMENT
over sharing their love for Mykonos.
You have chosen to enjoy your holidays in
this special part of the world and to stay in
one of the Myconian Collection Hotels. It Ulysse Nardin, from the movement of the sea to the perpetual
is a perfect choice on both counts. Take in innovation of Haute Horlogerie. For over 170 years, the powerful
the radiance of the light, the mythical beauty movement of the ocean has inspired Ulysse Nardin in its singular
of the Aegean, the glamorous procession quest: to push back the limits of mechanical watchmaking,
of beautiful people, the cultural riches and time and time again.
famous subculture. But also look closely
around you to discover the simplicity in the
small details behind all the luxury.
Live the experience with us!
Photo: Giannis Dimotsis Self-winding manufacture
Marine Chronometer
Elsa Soimiri 60 hours power reserve
Editor in Chief
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