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EDITORIAL
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                                RETURNING  TO the Cyclades is always a journey of   views but about engaging with a place that has stood                                                                                                                                                      between
                                rediscovery. No matter how many times one has set foot   the test of time, offering its visitors a glimpse into a
                                on these islands, each visit feels like the first—a new   heritage that endures through time, woven into the                                                                                                                                                   the city
                                encounter with a timeless world of beauty, light, and   fabric of daily life.
                                effortless elegance. In this ever-evolving landscape, there   Equally captivating in its own right, Paros welcomes guests                                                                                                                                   and the sea
                                is always something unexpected to uncover: an uncharted   with an energy that is both exhilarating and soothing. A
                                cove, a hidden taverna where the day’s catch is served   crossroads of tradition and modernity, the island’s soul is
                                on a sun-drenched terrace, a conversation with a local   revealed in its diversity. Some come seeking the lively
                                that unveils stories passed down through generations.  rhythm of Naoussa, where evenings stretch into the
                                Santorini remains an emblem of all that makes Greece   early hours under the soft glow of lantern-lit alleyways.
                                exceptional. It is an island where the artistry of nature   Others retreat to the quiet charm of Parikia, where the
                                has shaped an extraordinary setting—majestic cliffs   beauty of a Cycladic sunset is best appreciated from the
                                rising above the sapphire depths of the Aegean, with   peaceful embrace of a historic courtyard. Beyond its vibrant
                                villages seamlessly blending into the caldera’s contours    towns, Paros surprises with its untouched landscapes,
                                like an artist’s final brushstroke on an already perfect   golden beaches, and a sense of freedom that only the
                                canvas. Yet beyond its famed panoramas, Santorini   Aegean can inspire. Building on the enduring legacy of
                                thrives in its authenticity. Here, the land itself tells a   exceptional hospitality, Andronis Minois continues to
                                story, from vineyards growing in volcanic soil to the   offer a refined experience that embraces the beauty of
                                distinct flavours of a cuisine that has evolved with the   Paros, complementing the allure of Santorini. More than
                                island’s elemental forces.                       just a retreat, it is an invitation—to unwind, to explore,
                                For those who seek both luxury and meaning, the   to be part of the island’s ever-unfolding narrative.
                                Andronis experience seamlessly blends indulgence with   Whether it is the romance of Santorini or the magnetic
                                immersion. The philosophy behind their hospitality is   charm of Paros, the Cyclades never cease to enchant.
                                simple: to provide a haven where relaxation is instinctive,   And for those who truly listen, these islands still have
                                where the charm of Santorini is not just observed but   countless secrets to share.
                                deeply felt. It is not only about gazing at breathtaking   Elsa Soimiri — Editor-in-Chief
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