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editor’s note

Authentic Experiences

who has collected oral traditions passed on
from generation to generation – explained to
me how far back authentic hospitality goes
in mykonos. in ancient times, mykonians
opened their doors to take in travellers on
their way to delos, offering a roof, a bed,
a meal. although many had never left their
island, they showed kindness and hospitality
to diverse people from faraway lands. today,
mykonos locals continue to heartily welcome
travellers, and travellers continue to arrive
here looking for experiences.
one of these locals is george daktylides, a man
who took the essence of authentic mykonos
hospitality and distilled it into the myconian
Collection, an exquisite set of hotels and villas
created with love and with a passion to give
guests wonderful experiences and memories.
it was 1979 when the first one, kohili, opened
What stays With us in the end are stand lonely but not lonesome, and swim in its doors to welcome travellers.
moments; moments that activate our soul, fill azure waters at hidden beaches and coves. almost forty years later, the myconian
us up with emotion forever engraved in our meet the local mykonians who have shaped the Collection remains authentic as ever, with the
minds – and make us feel complete, even if island and have been shaped by it – fishermen, four daktylides brothers – george’s sons –
they last a single heartbeat. these authentic farmers, authors, artists, historians, architects... having taken the reins of what remains a family
experiences stay with us long after they’ve let yourself take in the light and the unique business. luxurious but effortless and warm,
come and gone – after we’ve returned home. energy that delos radiates. all nine myconian Collection hotels are run
mykonos is a land rife with such experiences. as the ancient myth goes, leto gave birth with the philosophy that real quality is found
and each and every one of the myconian to artemis and apollo – “and delos flooded in comfort but also simplicity and exemplary
Collection properties is here to allow you with golden light and filled with blooming customer service. from gorgeous rooms to
to collect as many as you can. mykonos is flowers; and the dazzled goddesses cheered.” sun-kissed terraces, from high gastronomy to
certainly famous for its parties, nightclubs Perched on the top of kynthos, Zeus himself stunning pools, from art events to elegant spa
and jet-setter crowd. still, there is something was watching the birth of his children. legend rituals, the myconian Collection and mykonos
more… has it that this concentration of otherworldly itself offer authenticity and endless opportunity
Behind the scenes, another mykonos awaits powers charged delos with positive energy to experience those special moments that turn
those who can read between the lines. for your forever. this light and this unmatched energy into memories.
clues, pay attention to the sound of the waves has been cast on mykonos for millennia, remember this: Beyond any holiday experience,
strumming the rocks; to the wind whistling in its making every moment on it an exceptional it is the culture and the light of this place – and
passing, playing a different melody each time; experience. Poet lawrence durrell called it its authenticity – that define our memories.
to the echo of early morning footsteps in the “the phosphorescence of apollonian light”. you are welcome to mykonos. you are welcome
alleys; to the hiss of a coffee being prepared at once, while we were marvelling at delos to the myconian Collection hotels & resorts!
a kafeneio. take in the smell of freshly white- glimmering in the light of the sunset, my Elsa Soimiri
washed houses. discover country chapels that friend amaryllis grypari – a local tour guide Editor in Chief

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