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                                                                                          be remiss to stop at superficial descriptions
                                                                                          of expensive items, vip passes and lifestyle-
                                                                                          magazine-ready attire. there is much more
                                                                                          to a truly luxurious experience, even if it’s not
                                                                                          as easy to define.
                                                                                          As a guest at one the Myconian Collection’s ten
                                                                                          properties, you have probably felt it already.
                                                                                          sometimes it’s the way the staff remember
                                                                                          how you take your breakfast. others, it’s the
                                                                                          genuine, warm smiles. or even the anticipation
                                                                                          leading up to one of the Myconian Collection’s
                                                                                          curated experiences. Certainly, it swims with
                                                                                          you in your infinity pool as you become one
                                                                                          with the horizon, marvelling at the fine line that
                                                                                          separates the Greek sky and the Aegean sea.
                                                                                          in reality, i find that it’s all of these, combined.
                                                                                          Luxury is freedom. knowing that you make
                                                                                          your own choices, that you can spend your time
                                                                                          with your loved ones, that you don’t need to
                                                                                          worry about a single thing. Luxury is a feeling,
                                                                                          not material possessions. it’s always there as
                                                                                          soon as i set foot on Mykonos, amplifying the
                                                                                          closer i get to one of the Myconian Collection’s
                                                                                          hotels and resorts.
                        Luxury is Freedom                                                 to be yourself. to spend your time as you
                                                                                          But, more specifically,  luxury is the freedom
                                                                                          want, with the people you love, at a place
                                                                                          where you can sense that you belong. in a
                                                                                          space of luxury, it is not mere opulence that
             Luxury is A Word we hear all too often.   times. interestingly, i have identified certain   is provided but choices and experiences that
             yet, it is one of those vague concepts which   key elements in the discussions that follow,   are meaningful to you, personally. you don’t
             mean different things to different people. so,   all characteristic of the Myconian Collection   need to fit into any box; providers of true
             what constitutes the essence of real luxury?   ethos. Words and expressions pop up time   luxury, like the Myconian Collection family,
             it’s a question more relevant than ever in   and again as related to the essence of luxury   want to get to know, serve and satisfy the
             today’s ultra-connected, trend-powered and   – freedom, experience, carefree, human   person you really are.
             high-paced world – how would we define   connections, personalised, authentic.
             luxury? once the novelty of shiny interiors   it seems that in the world of hospitality as well   I wish you happy, luxurious holidays!
             and extravagant items has passed, what is   as at large, the concept of luxury is transforming.
             left? speaking to the Myconian Collection’s   if we were to make a representation of what   Elsa Soimiri
             people, the question has come up several   it means to be in the lap of luxury, we would   Editor in Chief


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