Best of the Best 2018 - 459
AMANZOE KR A N IDI, GR EECE N E I G H B O R H O O D Beach Club, Valleys, Villages The gods on Mount Olympus might well trade their celestial digs for a stay at Amanzoe. This hilltop resort, situated on the sunny Peloponnese peninsula and surrounded by olive groves, comprises 38 contemporary pavilions scattered on different levels for maximum privacy and mesmerizing views. Each freestanding structure, accessed through the central, stone-walled courtyard, features its own swimming pool and terrace with shady pergola. Guests can take advantage of the private beach club, the acclaimed Aman Spa and a choice of restaurants; activities include sailing, waterskiing, mountain biking and nature trekking. VIRTUOSO AMENITY A DV I S O R T I P À la carte lunch for two, once per stay. Secluded luxury, but convenient to the ancient sites of Epidauras and Mycenae, as well as the new wine region of Nemea. -Ronnie Liadis Newtown Square, Pennsylvania Distance from Athens Airport (ATH): 120 miles/192 km Size: 38 rooms Room Style: Contemporary Vibe: Zen BEACH LOCAL IMMERSION WELLNESS BELVEDERE HOTEL MYKON OS, GR EECE N E I G H B O R H O O D Mykonos VIRTUOSO AMENITY HOTEL TIP Roundtrip airport transfers. While the island has very few taxis, you're within walking distance of Mykonos Town, and the hotel provides courtesy transfers to the port and airport. EU RO PE With its bougainvillea-covered courtyard and hilltop position overlooking the Aegean, Belvedere Hotel resembles a picture postcard. Its 46 understated accommodations are light and breezy; New Generation rooms feel very 21st century, with "crystal-ice" marble floors and ergonomically designed furnishings. Terrace views of whitewashed Cyclades houses against the crystalline blue sea is sure to enchant, but do pull yourself away to nosh on Nobu Matsuhisa's signature cuisine. Watch mixologists in the Sunken Watermelon prepare tasty concoctions in choreographed rhythm. Make time for the stylish and contemporary Six Senses Spa. Distance from Mykonos Airport (JMK): 3 miles/5 km Size: 46 rooms Room Style: Contemporary Vibe: Sophisticated CITY LIFE LOCAL IMMERSION SECLUSION BILL AND COO HOTELS MYKONOS MYKON OS, GR EECE N E I G H B O R H O O D Mykonos Grab your biggest sunglasses and join the ridiculously beautiful crowd at Bill & Coo Hotel Mykonos. Begin with an amazing welcome check-in by the surreal infinity pool, where energetic staff is at the ready with fresh-cut fruit and a cool facial spritz. Many of the 45 minimalist suites have their own pool or hot tub, and all come with iPads and heart-stopping balcony views. Expect all-out spoiling in the spa with wondrous treatments from Swiss brand Valmont; the restaurant's interactive gastronomic experiences earn raves. Personal assistants, trainers and shoppers are all on hand. VIRTUOSO AMENITY HOTEL TIP Roundtrip private airport transfers and complimentary minibar during stay. Forget the SIM card - every guest is issued a cell phone with a local number; use it to call a hotel driver for transfers anywhere on the island. Distance from Mykonos Airport (JMK): 1 mile/1 km Size: 45 rooms Room Style: Contemporary Vibe: Sophisticated BEACH SECLUSION WELLNESS 459