

We don’t typically book an urban hotel for the spa, but an excellent one can be a great bonus—a sanctuary for lymphatic drainage, a cold plunge to get over jet lag, a facial to recover from airplane air, or a cleansing hydrotherapy circuit.

A modernist hotel with individual dwellings overlooking the sea and the Temple of Poseidon, with an incredible spa and lots of family-friendly offerings!

Hello from Chania’s Old Town—a warren of neoclassical mansions, Ottoman domes, and flower-draped Cretan houses surrounding a stunning Venetian harbor.

A peaceful seafront escape with quiet-luxury vibes—ideal for those who want a resort-style stay outside the fray of Chania, western Crete’s capital.

Greek-born, London-based Maria Lemos is always on the move—she shares her approach to packing, the staples that bring Greece with her wherever she goes, and her travel-by-boat uniform

Métier founder Melissa Morris was craving something relaxed, beachy, and easygoing—and after much research, landed on Sifnos as the Goldilocks choice.

After a personal health odyssey, Marina Efraimoglou, the founder of Euphoria Retreat, trained in several traditional schools of healing. She shares the practices that keep her healthy and balanced when she travels plus a few beauty tools and wellness destinations she loves.

The Cycladic island with an authentic sense of place—more wild edges, fewer beach clubs. With over 40 whitewashed villages, a strong craft heritage, and both sandy and pebbly beaches, this layered island still moves to its own rhythm. Our friends at The Cycladist share their favorite places to eat, swim, stay and get lost.

The style director of Konfekt likes to think of travel as a “cultivated act”—i.e., no sweatpants—and shares her genius hack for making sure she wears everything that makes it into her suitcase.