Phoebe:

Phoebe was the daughter of Uranus and Gaia. Her name means ‘shining and brilliant’.

With its fresh, modern aesthetics and spacious outdoor surroundings ,

This newly built villa of 450sqm, built in a 5.500 sqm lot, with stunning view to the bay of Ftelia, one of the best places worldwide, for Wind & Kite surfing, is going to be your next important reason to visit the Windy Island.

For Inquiries & Booking, please contact : iokasti75@gmail.com

Ftelia Bay is spread on a sandy beach with  impressive waves – the most of times, gourmet restaurants and an interesting archaeological site.

Its northern location has established the beach as a windsurfer‘s paradise.  The beach is also well known for the famous neolithic settlement found there that is believed to be the tomb of ancient Iliad war hero Ajax the Locrian.

Ftelia is an isolated, very tranquil place and even during the busy Mykonos months of July and August it is not very crowded because of its secluded placement.

This luxurious venue is ideal for guests in search of privacy and tranquility as well as for active travellers.

The guests can dive in the unlimited pool of 60 sqm , have fun barbequing , or simply relax in the serenity of the Phoebe villa, gazing at the Aegean Sea, or observing the shooting stars of the clear Mykonian sky at night time, in the four outside sitting areas.

At a distance of 2 km , with the picturesque village of Ano Mera, which is regarded as a small heaven of traditional Greek food with taverns of homemade dishes, – such as moussaka , pastitsio & more … – , 6 km of the dazzling night life of Chora and just 4 km of the famous beaches of Elia, Kalo Livadi and Kalafati , villa Phoebe is in the middle of the Mykonian universe.

There are 4 outdoor sitting areas , two of them located next to the pool.

This luxurious property can comfortably accommodate, 16 quests in 8 spacious rooms.

The guests can enjoy high quality VIP services any time they want, 24 hours.

There is a vast open Kitchen with huge seated area with BBQ space.

The clear deep blue Mykonian sky , in contrast with the pure white  , captivate one’s sight & mind…

The top level consists of 4 spacious bedrooms , two of them with an en suite bathroom. There is a modern furnished living room , in natural colours  with  dining space up to 10 people.

The lower level consists of 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, one of them with its own private entrance.

Amenities

Helipad

Pool

Sea views – Mountain views

7 Outside Sitting Areas, 3 of them sheltered

Kitesurf Equipment – (3 kite surfs)

2 Barbeques

Fireplace

Laundry machine

Laundry Dryer

Fully Equipped  Kitchens ( indoor & outdoor )

Ceiling Fans

Prices start from 1500 euros daily at Low Season ( 1/04 – 15/06 and 15/9 – 30/10 )

For requests and Booking please contact : iokasti75@gmail.com

The Classy & Fabulous Way of Living Team,

Georgia Papadon

DESTINATION RHODES , DON …!

With 300 days of sunshine per year, Rhodes is mostly famous for it’s romantic Old Town,  which is among the best-preserved Medieval Towns of Europe, with amazing surrounding  ,  limestone walls,  paved paths,  elegant neoclassical mansions and the impressive castle with the  Palace of the Grand Master that was built in the 14th century and can be still easily  visited.    A drive around the island will bring you to magnificent beaches, impressive  sightseeings  ,  picturesque villages, archeological sites, and exclusive places for total  privacy.

The island of Rhodes is shaped like a spearhead, 79.7 km (49.5 mi) long and 38 km (24 mi) wide, with a total area of approximately 1,400 square kilometres (541 sq mi) and a coastline of approximately 220 km (137 mi).

Limestone is the main bedrock. The city of Rhodes is located at the northern tip of the island, as well as the site of the ancient and modern commercial harbours. The Travels of Sir John Mandeville incorrectly reports that Rhodes was formerly called “Collosus”, through a conflation of the Colossus of Rhodes and Paul‘s Epistle to the Colossians, which refers to Colossae.

The island’s name might be derived from erod, Phoenician for snake, since the island was infested with snakes in antiquity.

Rhodes, is the capital of the Dodecanese, an island which is ideal not only for those
who want to relax but also for those looking for an action-packed holiday! With it’s
bright green hills, rich green valleys and uninterrupted line of golden beaches, Rhodes
is truly a blessed place.

Historically, Rhodes was famous worldwide for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Medieval Old Town of the City of Rhodes has been declared a World Heritage Site.  Today, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. The name of the U.S. state of Rhode Island is based on these islands.

It is located northeast of Crete, southeast of Athens and just off the Anatolian coast of Turkey.

Rhodes’ nickname is The island of the Knights, named after the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem, who once conquered the land.

The island offers  excellent facilities for tourism with great nightlife,   casino and unique fresh sea food restaurants almost on the water!  The island’s special
blend of cosmopolitan and traditional venues, it’s numerous cultural and  archaeological sites , consist the perfect holiday  destination.

The interior of the island is mountainous, sparsely inhabited and covered with forests of pine (Pinus brutia) and cypress (Cupressus sempervirens). While the shores are rocky, the island has arable strips of land where citrus fruit, wine grapes, vegetables, olives and other crops are grown.

Our proposal for your stay in this magic place is one of the greatest mansion of Aegean Sea , the glamorous DON.

D.O.N. Mansion is a dream property located in  the island of the knights,  Rhodes, and it stands gracefully on a top of a private hill. It’s unique location
provides  it’s residents with absolute privacy and serenity.  The house offers unlimited panoramic view of the Aegean Sea. From the
very first time , the scene can capture one’s mind by  the 180 degrees horizontally and vertically breathtaking view of the archipelago and the gorgeous Greek blue sky. In this blessed place, anyone can enjoy the  stunning iridescent colours of  an outstanding  nature at sunset time and at dawn.

The Mansion is also conveniently located only 15 minutes away from the city
centre and the historical Palace of the Grand Master and only 12 minutes away from the airport.

The dream Mansion is coloured in clear white and grey shades. The decoration is based in minimal style elements with luxury touches.
There is 1 master bedroom, 2 exquisite suites and 3 double bedroom. A modern fully equipped kitchen connecting to a lounge living room and several seating or dining areas are  both indoors and alfresco. The Mansion also provides its guests with
a superb wellness & spa corner with unlimited sea view.

The top of the private hill is the actual 10.000 m2 yard of the house – full of  exotic palm trees, green grass areas, outdoor seating/lounge areas and a  swimming pool with a jacuzzi next to the unique gazebo with it’s own BBQ
and bar station. Moreover, at the edge of the cliff you will find the  private helipad of the Mansion which is  almost  being hang from the hill.

Nearby  there is the  very best spot of the mansion  – a 4 people jacuzzi with it’s own lounge area with cushions.

The house has just been renovated and is ready to welcome  its guests for their holidays in the majestic island of Rhodes.

DRIVING DISTANCES
• Airport: 10 min.
• Port: 15 min.
• Marina: 15 min.
• City centre: 15 min.
• Palace of the Grand master: 15 min.
• Public Hospital: 6 min.
• Euromedica Private Clinic: 8 min.
• Anthony Quinn Bay: 15 min.
• Elli Beach:15 min.
• Ladiko Beach: 15 min.
• Kalithea Springs: 18 min.
• Afandou Beach: 18 min.
• Valley of the Butterflies: 25 min.
• Tsambika Beach: 30 min.
• Haraki Beach: 30 min.
• Vlicha Beach: 35 min.
• Lindos Beach: 40 min.
• St. Pauls Beach: 40 min.
• Prasonisi: 55 min.

EXTRAS

• Villa pre-stocking- Send us the list of groceries that you need and the experienced staff will do the shopping for you.  Find your fridge full upon your arrival, so that you don’t waste your precious vacation time in the super market. (the cost of products is not included)
• VIP Reservations – Take advantage of our local network with the key people of the island and book the best points, restaurants  and sunbeds in Rhodes’ hottest spots
• Executive chef upon request. Our talented and awarded Chef can come to the villa and cook for you anything you desire.• Concierge services – Massage, Manicure, Pedicure, Team Building Activities, Yacht/Jet aircraft/ Helicopter rental or anything else you might need. We are here to help!
• Event Planning – Dreaming of a tailor made event in the villa?

The DON’s  experienced team will make it happen!

COMPLIMENTARY
• Daily housekeeping 24/7 and change of linen & towels twice a week
• Airport/ port pick up/drop off – We will pick you up & drop you off from & to
the airport/port on the days of your arrival & departure in a luxury limo bus
driven by fully-licenced and professional chauffeurs
• Transportation to the beach (once – daily)
• Security 24/7

Outdoor

• 1 dining area (or more upon request)
• Swimming pool with jacuzzi
• 2 private outdoor Jacuzzis
• 1 WC in the external area next to the pool
• 1 gazebo with BBQ
• 1 pool bar
• 1 outdoor furnace
• 9 outdoor lounge areas of different styles
• 1 helipad
• Parking area
• Free WI-FI access
• 3 LG 600Watt bluetooth speakers (connecting to all devices)
• Huge green grass area – yard
• 500m. private road leading to D.O.N. Mansion
• 1 private main gate with security
• 1 private Grand entrance with security

DON is also a perfect choice for Weddings & Glamorous Ceremonies .

Keep in mind…your D.O.N. Mansion holidays will be unforgettable and these
memories will stay with you forever!

For Inquiries &

Booking Information , please contact:

 iokasti75@gmail.com

Enjoy…!

Anastasi Church

Let your gaze wander freely all over the island`s natural beauties and into the magic of the Aegean Sea. Relax and unwind in a warm, cozy environment where traditional decorating is combined with luxury and …let yourselves enjoy the dream !The Sea and Sky Villa has been furnished with a functional and tasteful design so as to respond to your needs as well as to your aesthetics.

Sea and Sky Villa is built following the typical Aegean architectural style. It harmoniously combines neo-classical forms with arches and rounded edges at the walls, together with modern elements all together resulting in a dreamlike setting.

There are four traditional rooms in the villa. Each of them has two double and two king size built-in beds, two bathrooms, a small garden, ideal for breakfast or lunch and a second balcony with a view. The external stairs lead to the roof of the villa where there is a Jacuzzi for your relaxing moments in the secrets of the deep blue .

The Villa also has a small, fully equipped kitchen with electrical appliances such as fridge and freezer, kettle, electric cooker and a toaster. Cutlery and cooking utensils are also available .Filter coffee, tea, milk and sugar are available all day. Free Wi-Fi access is available and free of charge in all indoor and outdoor areas.

The serene villa is located at the world famous village of  Imerovigli (Greek: Ημεροβίγλι) which  is a village adjacent to the north of the island capital Fira.

Imerovigli is mostly famous for its beautiful sunset, that it is called “balcony to the Aegean“. Its houses are built amphitheatrically around the caldera and it is crossed by narrow, paved paths.

Imerovigli has many lovely churches, all made in the Cycladic architectural style. They most notable are the church of Ai-Stratis, in the centre of the village, and the Monastery of Saint Nikolaos, on the way connecting Imerovigli to Fira. Another famous site of Imerovigli is Skaros, which are the remains of a Venetian Castle built in 1207 by Marco Sanudo, the ruler of all Cyclades islands that time.

The gorgeous campanile of Agios Georgios.

The Villa sleeps up to 10 people and caters for value travelers, families , groups of friends, or honeymooners since there is a honeymoon bed in the loft for guests who want to enjoy their honeymoon or for guests who love romance and want a romantic setting with candles available in their room!

Sea and sky villa offers the vacation of your dreams with a wide selection of the finest amenities and services thoughtfully designed with the needs of todays traveler  :Quality, comfort and luxury.

Sea and Sky Villa`s rooms feature :

• Bath towels and bedding.
• Daily maid service
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Wi-fi
• Air conditioning
• TV-Sat tv
• Hair dryer
• Iron / Ironing Board
• Safety Box
• 24 hour emergency call
• Luggage Storage

Sunset time at Agios Nikolaos Monastery,

which is one of the most historical monasteries of Santorini  dating back to centuries and it is situated  just some minutes far from the villa.  It was originally built near Skaros but it was moved there, after the castle-town has been abandoned. It is open for visitors several hours a day.

The daily cost for this amazing villa starts from only 800 euros up to 1500 during High season.

Of course you can easily Book here .

Free transfer included from the airport/port to the villa & from the villa to the airport/port.

I hope this will prove to be a wonderful experience and I’m really curious to know your point of view soon.

Lots of Love,

From Santorini,

Georgia Papadon

The infinite power of Caldera, the incredible beauty of the sunrise, the magic time of the sunset… My bare feet inside the black sand…, Amazing Cocktails…, Late Afternoons in the dark blue sea…, Cool evenings catching the glorious sunset in Oia…, every night playing hide-and-seek with the moon- beholding the shape that it has today and the shape it will get tomorrow… A stunning moon  that sets off at Anafi and ends up plunging into the tranquil volcano , no matter its size… These are only just a few of the things that have seduced me in Santorini.

In my latest trip there, there were so many things to do and share…, so I decided to start with a glorious villa in Pyrgos, where I found out through a prudent reserch involving friends and natives and I would like to present it to you as I’m sure that it will be proved to be a great choice if anybody wants to visit the magic island.

The villa is located at Pyrgos, as it was mentioned , just a few minutes away from the Monastery of Prophet Elias. It is magic place, tranquil and peaceful that can guarantee intimacy and serenity.

It is a 200 sqm, cozy luxury villa, built up to the Pyrgos area, having to capacity to host up  to 10 people.

The breathtaking view is unique .

The villa is ideal for families or friends .

The whole area has a lot of things to offer, such as historical sites and restaurants, monasteries, interesting pathways.

In Pyrgos there are 56 churches. The oldest of them Theotikaki was built in the 11th century. St. Georgios in Kelefhio, which used to serve as a refuge for the inhabitants at the time of pirate raids. At the Monastery of Prophet Elias you will enjoy one of the best views. The Boheme villa is located just some metres away from the Monastery, that is why its view is awesome.

About Pyrgos …

        Pyrgos Kallistis or simply Pyrgos (Greek: Πύργος Καλλίστης, literally ‘Tower’) is a village on the Aegean island of Santorini, Greece, in the Cyclades archipelago with a population of 912 according to the 2011 census. Pyrgos is part of the Municipality of Thira and is situated approximately 7 km away from the island’s capital Fira.  It is built amphitheatrically on a hill that offers magnificent views of Santorini in almost all directions.

On top of this hill remain the ruins of a Venetian castle (Kasteli) that was once the island’s administrative center. Pyrgos is a typical example of medieval architecture with narrow, labyrinthine streets, fortified walls and hidden passages. Nowadays it is one of the villages of Santorini least spoiled by tourism.

The price for this magnificent villa is really lure and there is a couple of things that is granted if you stay at a  minimux  of four days.

The daily rent is 2.250 euros for the whole house and there is also a BMW X5 available (or something similar in the same category)

if you stay four of more days.

PLUS +

An one day cruise with Catamaran around the Santorinian gulfs with full service, Champagne and dinner inside the boat.

I hope you will enjoy it…!

Booking  via email at : iokasti75@gmail.com

Happy Holidays in Santorini…!

Jackie Kennedy is often associated with homes. The Georgetown townhouse where she and her husband once lived, the Hyannis Port compound where she and her young family often vacationed, and of course, the White House—which she extensively redecorated. But even before the Camelot years, the former Jacqueline Bouvier was well accustomed to gracious and gorgeous interiors.

When Jackie’s mother married Hugh D. Auchincloss, a Standard Oil heir, she and her daughters moved into his McLean, Virginia, home.

Jackie Kennedy with  her mother Mrs. Janet Hugh D. Auchincloss

The Georgian-style mansion, known as Merrywood, featured nine bedrooms as well as views of the Potomac River and nearby steep hills. The estate, which was first built in 1919, is 23,000 square feet, with indoor and outdoor pools and 11 full bathrooms. And now, as reported by The Wall Street Journal, the home is currently for sale through Sotheby’s. But beyond its storied past it’s an architectural gem. With its original moldings still intact, and a garden designed by famed 19th- and 20th-century landscape architect Beatrix Ferrand, it’s as breathtaking as a historic home.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis‘s childhood home is located in the affluent suburb of McLean, Va., the hefty price tag makes the property, called Merrywood, the most expensive in the region.

The estate, which is currently owned by American Online co-founder Steve Case, was home to the former First Lady, then Jacqueline Bouvier, in the 1940s. The seven-acre property and 23,000 square-foot, Georgian-style mansion sit on the banks of the Potomac River outside of Washington, D.C.

If sold at or near its asking price, the property would set another record, according to Mark C. Lowham of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, who is managing the listing. The same property set the record for most expensive property in the area back in 2005, when Case bought it for $24.5 million.

The sprawling property includes a number of luxurious amenities including formal gardens, housing for the property’s staff, a lighted tennis court, a swimming pool, an indoor lap pool, an indoor fitness center and indoor parking for vehicles. The mansion has nine bedrooms and 11.5 bathrooms, and an elevator services all four floors of the house. Just the master suite includes two separate dressing rooms, a private study, a fireplace and a gym.

The entire Merrywood property is enclosed in gates and fences and also has a security system.

“I always love it so at Merrywood — so peaceful…with the river and those great steep hills,” Kennedy wrote as a teenager about the property in 1944, according to Town & Country.

source : Time & Vogue 

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