{"product_id":"great-escapes-greece-the-hotel-book-9783836585200","title":"Great Escapes Greece. The Hotel Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreece's ancient art and culture form the cradle of Western civilisation. Numerous monuments and museums bear witness to the country's rich history to this day. Greece is unique also by virtue of its breathtaking landscapes, the hospitality of its inhabitants, and its fabulous hotels, making it the dream destination of many travellers. The fresh and healthy cuisine, the crystal-clear sea, and the canvas-worthy sunsets complete the experience—a trip to Greece is pure delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAngelika Taschen journeys from the mountains of Macedonia in the north to the Peloponnese, with its mythical places like Corinth, Sparta, and Olympia, and to the larger and smaller groups of islands in the south. She opens the doors to some of the country's most extraordinary hotels, including \u003cb\u003eImaret\u003c\/b\u003e in Kavala, located in a former Ottoman complex; \u003cb\u003eTainaron Blue Retreat\u003c\/b\u003e in a secluded former defence tower in the Mani; and \u003cb\u003eThe Windmill\u003c\/b\u003e, a converted windmill on the island of Kimolos in the Cyclades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe invites readers to discover legendary luxury hotels like \u003cb\u003eEagles Palace\u003c\/b\u003e in Halkidiki or \u003cb\u003ePoseidonion Grand Hotel\u003c\/b\u003e on Spetses, and takes them to enchanting B\u0026amp;Bs like \u003cb\u003eGuesthouse Mazaraki\u003c\/b\u003e in Mystras or \u003cb\u003eMèlisses\u003c\/b\u003e on Andros, run by food blogger Allegra Pomilio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong her itinerary, she visits hotels on well-known picturesque islands—such as the \u003cb\u003eMystique\u003c\/b\u003e on Santorini and the \u003cb\u003eSoho Roc House\u003c\/b\u003e on Mykonos—but also accommodations in remote places like the \u003cb\u003eMediterraneo\u003c\/b\u003e on the island of Kastelorizo, which lies very southeast of Greece off the Turkish coast. In addition, she showcases interesting architectural and design concepts, such as \u003cb\u003eThe Rou Estate\u003c\/b\u003e hotel village, a historic, carefully restored hamlet on Corfu; the minimalist \u003cb\u003eOlea All Suite Hotel\u003c\/b\u003e on Zakynthos; and \u003cb\u003eAmmos\u003c\/b\u003e on Crete, where no two pieces of furniture are alike and new eccentric pieces are added every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072272384236,"sku":"9783836585200","price":140.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27840133483553.jpg?v=1765090565","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/great-escapes-greece-the-hotel-book-9783836585200","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}