Ikos Magazine 2022

Corfu byEttoreBotrini

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The garden T and the Ionian seas, a crossroad of civilizations. If I was
of the Museum asked to draw Corfu in a picture, I would need all the
of Asian Art. possible shades of blue for its seas and of green for its
huge cypresses, its orange trees and its perennial olive
groves, for its beautiful gardens that scent the air with © ALAMY PHOTO/ W W W.VISUALHELLAS.GR
the aromas of the bougarinia (local variety of Arabian
jasmine), the basils and the carnations. I would also need
that strange dark pink, the Corfiot ochre, with which we
paint our houses, and the pale orange-yellow that one
can see on the stones of the Old Fortress and at the
Castello Bibelli, a Gothic villa next to my home in Kato
Korakiana”, says the renowned chef, only to go on with
his strongest childhood memory from this charming land:
“All my memories are connected with the sea. I long for
the years that we raced off the cliffs to dive into the
pristine waters, and for the days we went fishing on my
father’s boat”.

A Stroll Through Corfu Town

The famous Michelin-starred chef has traveled all around the globe, “If I am to present the ‘perfect stroll’ through Corfu
but Corfu remains his favorite place on Earth, and for very good reasons, Town,I will again have to revisit my childhood,when along
if you ask us. “Corfu is a magical island ‘floating’ in between the Adriatic with my mother and my aunt we would begin from Porta

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If you are looking for “My memories
absolute privacy you are connected
will find it in every bay with the sea.
without road access. I long for the
years that we
raced off the
cliffs to dive
into the pristine
waters“.

Remounda (an area that used to be one of the four gates Let’s Go Swimming
serving as the entrance to the Old Town of Corfu in olden
times) and the Plati Kantouni (meaning ‘wide street’ in There is no summer without endless beach days, diving in and out of
the Corfiot dialect) with its shops and restaurants, walk the crystal-clear waters of the Ionian. But which are the best beaches
across Spianada square and reach all the way to the Old on the island, and are there any secrets, hidden “gems” we should know
Fortress. Usually, we would end up for ice-cream at the about? “All the beaches of Corfu are very beautiful. The sandy beaches
coffee-pastry store of Zisimos in Liston. I still have the on the South, Chalikounas bay next to the Korission lake, the famous
taste of the mocha ice-cream with whipped cream and Palaiokastritsa on the Northwest and Rovinia beach with their crystal
nescafe in my mouth, as I would get lost in its bittersweet -clear and cold waters. Porto Timoni is also an amazing but less well-
flavor. To this day my stroll through the town remains known beach, located close to the Agios Georgios Pagon area. On the
the same, even as my habits and favorite coffee spot North you should visit Erimitis, Akrotiri tou Drasti (Cape Drastis), Kanoni
have changed through time”, remembers Ettore Botrini. Kassiopis and Sidari –with the Canal d’Amour just next to it– beaches.

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© STOCKFOOD/ W W W.VISUALHELLAS.GR “ Thisismy From my personal favorite bay,you can see the sun
homeandmy rising and there far into the horizon you can make
cookinghome, out the shores of the Adriatic, but if I reveal it to
thisiswhere you,then it would no longer be a secret beach now,
itallstarted would it? It would become like all the others that
andthisiswhere lose their beauty among the numerous sunbeds
Iwouldlikeitto and the vast crowds”.
end,regarding
my professional
life”.

The traditional veal A Taste Of Corfu
sofrito is a must.
They say that if you really want to get to know a
place, you should taste its food. Corfu has an abundance of characteristic
local products, as well as a fine collection of restaurants to show for. First
and foremost, let us not forget that Ettore Botrini’s Corfiot restaurant,
his Etrusco, has been winning the “Best Restaurant in Greece” award by
the prestigious gastronomy institution Toque D’Or for the last 10 years.
So, we asked the chef to give us his personal “taste guide” on the island.
“Our products are amazing. Our cow’s milk butter, our local cheese
varieties, such as the corfu, a hard and spicy cheese made of cow’s

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Corfu has an milk, and our much smoother gruyere. You
abundance of should also taste our small wild strawberries,
characteristic our charcuterie, such as the numboulo and
local products, the salado, our kankiofoles (aka Jerusalem
as well as a artichokes), the kumquat and our oranges. We
fine collection have quite evolved in the section of extra virgin
of restaurants olive oil as well. You should definitely taste our
to show for. sikomaides (a type of local sweet made of
dried figs), our mantoles and our ice-creams.
With the abundance of fish and seafood to
be found here, one can easily understand why
Corfu is famous for the bianco or the bourdeto with its spicy red sauce.
Of course, you cannot leave without tasting the cockerel pastitsada or
the veal sofrito, which brings us to the restaurant scene of the island.
In the Old Town you must dine at the Venetian Well, owned by Yiannis
and Irini Vlachou, on Kremasti square, as well as at the Pomo d’Oro
restaurant, owned by Aristotelis Megoulas, on Skaramaka square. To
get to know our traditional cuisine I would suggest a visit to Klimataria
restaurant at Benitses, owned by Nikos and Lili Bellos, to the fish tavern
of Karidis in the small fish village Boukari, and to Toula’s fish restaurant
at the beach of Agni. If you find yourself in the mood for perfectly grilled
lamb and kokoretsi, I think you should head towards the grill house of
Giannitsis in the area of Viros, a very old village located in the center of
the island. Last but not least, what could I say about my Etrusco? This is
where I fulfill all my culinary dreams. I try to make it better each passing
year, to always keep it on top, but also help it evolve. What I really care
about is for our guests to leave our restaurant taking along the memory
of an impeccable dining experience, which begins from the personalized
welcoming and ends at the heartfelt farewell”.

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A DREAM ISLAND DESTINATION WITH NATURAL

ExpTeoorpnie5CnocrefsuBEAUTY AND UNIQUE, FASCINATING HISTORY.

02Favorite Stroll

A visit to the magnificent gardens of Mon Repos, just 3km away from Corfu Town.
Here you will find yourself among lush vegetation and thousands
of different plant species, as well as in front of the ruins of a Doric temple,
Roman Baths and the ancient market of Palaiopoli. The garden
has taken its name from the imposing 19th-century palace, where today
the archaeological museum of this ancient town in housed.

01 Favorite
Excursion

A sailing trip to the Diapontia Islands.
You can easily rent a small boat at
Agios Stefanos Avlioton, close to
Sidari, and visit this magical island
complex consisting of 11 small
islands, literally off the beaten track.

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Favorite Museum

The Corfu Museum of Asian Art is housed in the Palace of the
Archangel Michael and St. George.
The imposing neoclassical building on the north side of Spianada
square showcases art collections mostly from central Asia, as well
as periodical exhibitions.

04Favorite

Exploration

If you are a mountain person, then you surely
must take the time to visit Pantokratoras.
On one of the mountain’s slopes, you
will come across the most ancient village
on the island, Old Perithia, from which
you can see almost the whole island. The
old abandoned houses are characteristic
examples of the Venetian architecture
style. The village has very few residents
nowadays, but you can come across some
decent tavernas.

05Favorite Dish

You surely cannot head back home
without tasting the bourdeto
or the bianco at Klimataria restaurant.
And if you choose to dine at Etrusco, I would
strongly suggest you taste our charcuterie
and my father’s iconic pasta dish,
a “triumph of the sea” that we cook in
the style of a risotto, using the best shells
and shellfish from the catch of the day.

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8euxnpieqruieences

in Mallorca

FROM RELAXING
BEACHES TO CHARMING

TOWNS, HISTORY,
ADVENTURE AND ART,
THIS SPANISH ISLAND

HAS IT ALL.

__by Dimitris Stathopoulos

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Es Trenc Among Mallorca’s 300 or even more amazing beaches,
Es Trenc is considered to be one of the prettiest. The thin
white sand, the sand hills and the crystal-clear waters
make it a top destination. In some parts of the beach
you can rent sunbeds, SUP boards or equipment
for other water sports, while its quieter parts are nudist.

Santa Catalina Neighborhood Painted fishermen’s
houses, balconies with
flowers, a wonderful
market, boho-chic cafes,
bars and so much more for
you to enjoy in a unique
neighborhood: Santa
Catalina. Take a stroll
through the colorful
market stalls, visit one of
the bars and cafes, as well
as the famous restaurants.

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Mallorcaisthelargestisland inthe
BalearicIslands,a Mediterranean
havenoffthecoastof Valencia.

A several decades old Vintage Ruta 04
train, fully refurbished and Train
functional, starts from Palma From Palma De Pedra
To Sóller En Sec
and reaches Sόller. It is a
beautiful route, at the end 03 In Tramuntana, a
of which you will reach this 60 IKOS mountain with excellent
enchanting small town with RESORTS
trails, you will have
the many squares. If you the opportunity to
decide to move even further, highlight the traditional
you will find yourself passing art of dry stone slopes.
The trail also passes
through orange groves and through shady forests
other citrus fruits on the way along impressive cliffs and
Mediterranean shrubs.
to Port de Sόller. Most trails are easy and
well marked, making it
ideal for everyone.

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Arty Artà 05

It is the oldest city in Mallorca with the ruins of Ses Païsses
being indisputable evidence of the city’s age. Situated on

a beautiful hill, Arty Artà has many neat cafes and shops and
offers amazing views, especially from the sanctuary of Sant
Salvador. In many places around this area you can see the various

stages in the history of Mallorca, from ancient ruins
to a sanctuary of the 16th century. Every Tuesday there is a big

open market, while every day you can take a stroll around
the craft shops, relax for lunch and reach the shelter at the top
of the hill, early in the evening, to enjoy the magnificent view.

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06 Deià

Probably the most beautiful village
in Mallorca, Deià, is built on a rock cliff
with amazing sea views. This top class
destination for personalities of arts and
letters will seduce you with its narrow
streets, its many up-to-date boutiques and
its emblematic art galleries. Take some
time to visit the famous Cala Deià Beach
and enjoy your drink in its dreamy squares.

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© GETTY IMAGES/IDEAL IMAGE, ALAMY PHOTO/ W W W.VISUALHELLAS.GR 07 Spanishpainter,sculptor andceramicist JoanMiróhad
closetiesto theislandthroughouthislifeandsettled
Miró Majorca
Foundation permanentlyin Mallorca in1954.

The Mirό Majorca Foundation
(Fundaciό Mirό Mallorca) has
been Joan Mirό’s home and
workshop for more than 30 years.
A cultural institution today, it
pays tribute to the life and the
works of the artist. It comprises
three amazing buildings with
gardens and panoramic views
across the coast. The original Mirό
studio –designed by Josep Lluίs
Sert– was later supplemented by a
second studio in an 18th-century
farmhouse with its walls covered
in charcoal sketches. Take a long
walk to admire the exhibitions, the
workshops and the gardens.

A traditional fishing village with vintage beauty and charm, Porto Petro
Porto Petro is located in the southeastern part of the island and it is
a destination well-known for its unique architecture. A walk will lead you 08
to the –once commercial– port which dates back to the 15th century
and hosts dozens of yachts. Today the village has about 500 permanent
residents, and has managed to escape the strong tourist development.

Within walking distance of Porto Petro, you can reach Cala Barca,
S’Amarador Beach and the famous Cala Mondrago, a beach well-known for
its combination of dunes, pine forests, beautiful coastline and rocky coves.

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The Asclepion is
one of the most
important
healing centers of
antiquity.

A MULTI-CULTURAL MOSAIC, A RAY OF LIGHT COMING DOWN FROM THE PAST
CARRYING TO THE NOW MEMORIES OF OLD GLORY; UNDER THE BRILLIANTLY

BRIGHT YET SOFT LIGHT OF THE AEGEAN, WE WALK IN KOS BETWEEN THE
KNIGHTS’ CASTLE, THE BUILDINGS OF ITALOCRACY, THE MOSQUES, THE

EMBLEMATIC PALM TREES AND THE GARDEN OF HIPPOCRATES, AND WE BECOME
PART OF AN AMAZING JOURNEY IN HISTORY AND CULTURE. __by Dimitris Stathopoulos

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Platanos square,
where the plane
tree of Hippocrates
dominates.

Kos’s varied urban planning and architecture is largely the result of 31 years

of Italian domination during which the island was strongly influenced by the
Venetian architecture. Casa del Fascio was built exactly where cine Orpheus
and Aigli cafe are housed today, in Eleftherias square. Among buildings of

great architectural value are Kos’s town hall,Palazzo del Governo,the building

of the Municipal Market also known as Mercato delle Erbe, the Archaeolog-

ical Museum and the Albergo Gelsomino hotel. The Jewish Synagogue and
Circolo Italia, where Aura cafe is housed today, are some more traces in the

island’s diverse history.

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Thelight of theAegean reflectsbetween The Ancient Agora And
theCastleoftheKnights,thebuildingsoftheItalian The Stadium

dominationandtheGarden ofHippocrates. Traveling way back in the past, the ancient Kos Town
was built in 366 BC, with its 41-acres long Agora being
The Castle one of the largest in the then known world.
of Antimachia
is in the center The remains of the Roman Era can be found in the
of the island. Western Archaeological Zone. The Stadium, the Gym-
nasium where the athletes trained, and the Thermae.
WINDMILLS AND WATERMILLS The Roman Odeon, built in the 1st/2nd century, had a
capacity of 750 spectators. Today it is restored and it
During the 37 windmills and has been renovated, hosts performances in the summer months. In the same
19th century, in the northeast producing flour. side of the town we can admire Casa Romana, the only
about 80 mills 43 watermills. The site is open daily restored mansion of the Roman Era, consisting of 36
were operating Today, the windmill for any visitor who rooms and three indoor courtyards.
on the island; in of Amallos in would love to learn
the southwestern Antimachia is in or to remember how The Archaeological Museum
side there were operation, after it to grind.
In Eleftherias square we will meet the Archaelogical
Museum which houses rare exhibits from all periods of
inhabitation of the island. In the museum’s impessive
atrium the sculptures of a rich Roman villa are exhibited,
while on the floor we can admire the magnificent mosaic
that depicts the arrival of the God of medicine in Kos.

The Plane Tree Of Hippocrates

In our stroll through Kos Town, we visit Loggia square
where the mosque of Gazi Hassan Pasha is located as
well as the famous plane tree of Hippocates under the
shadow of which –according to the myth– the Father
of Medicine teached his students, and he was even the
one who planted it!

The Asclepion

Another route that is worth doing by bike, is from the
town to the Asclepion. It used to be the most famous
hospital of antiquity and to get there we will need to
ride through a green route for about 3km. The Asclepion
was built in the 4th century BC and for many centuries
was the pan-Hellenic center of healing and teaching the
medicine.It is no coincidence that in 242 BC the Asclepion
was designated a protected building, as a recognition for
its great contribution to humanity.

The Garden Of Hippocrates

Not far from the Asclepion, on a hill in Platani village,
you will reach the Hippocrates Botanical Garden. In an
area of about 5 acres nearby the Hippocrates Melathron,
you will meet there more than 250 recorded plants which
Hippocrates used for his curings.

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THE PALM AVENUE IN KOS TOWN

A walk in the want to experience Averof street, which
Palm Avenue, the even for a while is famed for its ouzo
boulevard of the the cosmopolitan restaurants. Heading
Phinicians, one of aura of the island. South, you will reach
the most famous Akti Kountourioti, Akti Miaouli with
attractions of the one of the most the Italian buildings
Italian rule era and central spots, has and the marina. The
an iconic landmark everything to offer, best way for you to
of Kos, is always at from crowded explore town is by
the top of the to-do souvenir shops renting a bike, a way
list. Knightly coats and restaurants to of transportation
of arms, strong luxury yacths and very popular in the
fortifications and picturesque fishing island. Kos Town has
stunning views boats. The North a long 13-km bicycle
magnetize hundreds will lead you to the road and many bike
of visitors who beaches, but also to rental shops.

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Of The Historic Center
The Roman Odeon
As we leave the coastal zone behind, we lose had a capacity
ourselves in the extrordinary paved narrow streets
of the historic center of the town. Life here flows of 750 spectators.
lively and vigorously. Dozens of tiny shops, tradi-
tional taverns and art workshops create a beautiful
scenery. We visit the Roman Odeon, considered to
be one of the most significant constructions in Ancient Kos. It was built in
the 2nd century in order to be hosting musical performances, but it was
also used as the seat of the Gerousia, the public authority of Kos. Initially,
the Odeon was roof-covered and had a capacity of 750 spectators. Today
it hosts important cultural events.

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Another route
that is worth
doing by bike,
is from the
town to the
Asclepion.

A visittotheGarden Zia Village
of Hippocrates isahealingexperience
A trip to Kos should
forthemindandsoul. definitely include a visit to
Zia, the most mountain-
ous village on the island. In
a distance about 14km from Kos Town, Zia village is located on the slopes of
Mount Dikaios and is one of the best spots for watching the sunset. Forests
of cypresses, pines, olive groves, but also a few oaks, create a beautiful set-
ting with the waters gushing from the springs. From up here you will enjoy
the view but you should save some time for the village. Wander around the
cobblestone narrow streets, admire the beautiful traditional houses and, of
course, try out the delicious recipes in the local cook houses.

THE NERANTZIA CASTLE

Kos owns an important edifice and Taxiarches– © GETTY IMAGES/IDEAL IMAGE
impressive network is the Byzantine stand. The Castle
of castles and Castle in Palaio Pyli, of Antimachia is
fortitudes, the most constructed in the another significant
famous of which is 11th century in the building, housing
the Neratzia Castle slopes of Mount inside its walls the
nearby the port, Dikaios. In the inside churches of Agios
built by Knights of of the castle, tree Nikolaos and Agia
the Ioannites in the Byzantine churches Paraskevi. The castle
middle of the 14th –Panagia I Kastriani, was inhabitated
century. Another Agios Antonios until 1925.

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Eleni Andreadis

“Sustainability
is in the hands

of each
and every one

of us”

How important is sustainable development for the Ikos Resorts?
What are its goals for the future and what has been

so far achieved in this matter? Eleni Andreadis, Group Director
of Sustainability and CSR, has all the answers.

__by Nikos Kontopoulos

When did the Ikos Green programme start?
Ikos Green started from the beginning of the company, it

was one of the main pillars of our values. The programme
is built upon three axes. The first axis has to do with the
sustainable operation of our hotels – all things regarding
how the hotels operate and how we can minimize their
footprint in every action associated with energy, water,
waste. The second axis is about local biodiversity. We
implement specific programmes aimed at protecting and
enhancing local biodiversity. The third axis has to do with
both local community and our guests.

Here we include innovative, I must say, actions for an
all-inclusive hotel. For example, we work with local restau-
rants and provide our guests free MINI cars in all properties
in Greece and Tesla cars in Ikos Andalusia, so they feel free
to visit and get to know the local communities, not just
stay at the hotel. We generally place great emphasis on

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“WE IMPLEMENT
SPECIFIC

PROGRAMMES
AIMED AT

PROTECTING
AND ENHANCING

LOCAL
BIODIVERSITY”.

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supporting local activity. In Corfu “I CAN ASSURE working on, in order to complete
we support three of the philhar- YOU THAT GUEST our “triple zero” goal. In Ikos Das-
monic orchestras, a trademark of REVIEWS, POSITIVE sia, our resort in Corfu, we have
the island’s tradition. Respectively faced a huge problem with waste,

in the other areas, wherever we AND NEGATIVE, but we were determined not to
are present, we try to be next ARE TAKEN VERY send waste to the landfill – we
to the local communities and to have been awarded for that. We
have a positive impact through SERIOUSLY BY achieved this by reducing waste,

all our activities. HOTELS AND THEY recycling at very high rates,
What are your goals for the HELP US IMPROVE”. through composting and “anaer-
obic digestion”, as it is called. We

future? use a special machine that digests

Our main goal is to become the garbage, whatever is left over.

“triple zero”, as we have called This practice is gradually being

it: net zero by 2030, zero plastic and zero waste by 2024. extended to the rest of our resorts as well.

All our hotels are already powered by 100% renewable

electricity, and at Ikos Andalusia we are already heating What can we all do, during our trip or holiday, in order to

our pool using renewable sources. support these efforts?

In our effort to become zero plastic, we have documented First of all, we need to research the hotel’s green cre-

and minimized single use plastic front and back of house, dentials and look out for certifications and third-party

and are this year piloting zero plastic kitchens. This inno- verification before visiting. Once we get there, we can

vative programme requires my close cooperation with our learn about the sustainability practices that are being

chef and the entire kitchen personnel to find out together implemented, and provide our own feedback. I can assure

how disposable plastic can be eliminated from our back you that guest reviews, positive and negative, are taken

of house operations. A challenge that everyone has gladly very seriously by hotels and they help us improve. And, of

accepted, I must say. course, during our stay, we should use resources, such as

So, zero waste to landfill is the last “zero” we have been energy, water or a beach towel, mindfully.

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GREEN HOLIDAYS

Maximize
the positive
benefits of
your holidays.

Think green
and enjoy your
life.

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How can I be
a sustainable traveler?

IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE WORLD AND AT THE SAME TIME YOU CARE
ABOUT THE PLANET, THERE IS A BUNCH OF THINGS YOU CAN DO TO TRAVEL

IN REAL LIFE AND IN A SUSTAINABLE WAY.

by Panagiotis Koustas

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To begin with, take into account the following four factors If you have
that will not only leave the place you visit like you found it –or to rent a car
even better– but will also enhance your holiday experience.
opt for an
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only ones available for reaching beautiful, far-off lands.
So, how you can make such trips sustainable? The solution
is to offset your carbon footprint by reducing emissions
somewhere else in the world. Using an online carbon cal-
culator, estimate the footprint of your transportation and
make an equivalent donation towards a project that is
devoted to make the planet a better place. You have to be
careful and do it through a reputable provider to be sure
that your money will have an impact. Moreover, once you
reach the place of your holidays, get to know it by bike or
walking tours. If you have to rent a car, opt for an electric
one and the smallest that suits your needs. You may also
use public transportation, where available, something that,
apropos, may function as a means of meeting local people.

Duration

Since transportation is the most planet-damaging as-
pect of modern holidaying, especially when you travel
to far-off places for your vacations, a more sustainable

GREEN HOLIDAYS

Rewardwithyour choiceall companies and at the same time more delightful way of doing it is by
thathave really embracedthesustainability going to fewer places and staying there for longer periods
(to reduce the amount of carbon emissions generated by
concept and promote its value. flying or driving between destinations). This eco-mode of
holidaying offers you the time to explore your destination
without the stress of a hit and run itinerary that maybe
allows you to tick off your bucket list, but not to grasp the
special charm of the place, not to connect with the local
culture and its people. So, relax and enjoy your full days
of walking or cycling around, meander through museums
and discover their hidden gems.

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Visit the
interesting

museums
of the area.

Discover the
hidden gems

with your
family.

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GREEN HOLIDAYS

Enjoy your Locality
lunch in a
sustainable way. Your local activities give back to the residents, and this count a lot since sus-
tainability in traveling has a much broader meaning than the minimization of your
Keepingit local isgoingto benefit carbon footprint. As far as food is concerned, according to a guide of sustainable
your experience. traveling published in The New York Times, it is much better to go for vegetarian
and vegan meals, or meals that include sustainably sourced meat and seafood.
Watch what the locals are ordering and enjoy traditional dishes because they are
more likely to be fresh and locally sourced. When it comes to shopping, either for
you or for gifts, it is better to skip chain stores and imported goods. Instead, go
for boutiques or museum shops that sell artisanal clothes,jewellery or homeware
that inject money back into local economies and support traditional craft.Have in

mind that keeping it local is going to benefit your experience,
since quite often the non-local activities are just tourist traps.

Accommodation

According to Sustainabletravel.org, by seeking out busi-
nesses that are lessening their environmental impact and
contributing to the well-being of local communities, you are
mainstreaming the concept of sustainable traveling.What you
have to do is to reward with your choice all companies that
have really embraced the sustainability concept and promote
its value.Be always alert for greenwashing,since there are a lot
of incidents where marketing strategies just cover activities
that pollute the environment. What you have to do is to look
for information about the specific practices and policies that
your hotel has implemented.

GREEN HOLIDAYS

All Ikos Resorts Ikos Green
use locally sourced
products. The commitment of Ikos Resorts to respect the environment, the nature
and the local traditions, are accompanied by experiences that enhance
your holidays, whether you are on vacation in Halkidiki, Corfu
or Kos in Greece, or in Marbella-Estepona in Spain. _By Panagiotis Koustas

Under the Ikos Green programme, the company is continuously working
to improve environmental performance throughout the resorts, in areas
such as energy efficiency, renewable energy use, water conservation, waste
minimization and sustainable procurement. The key initiatives of Ikos Green
are supported by a well-defined set of policies and measurable targets, all in
line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

A Commitment To Greener Operations

All Ikos Resorts are committed to actively reducing energy, water, waste
and chemical consumption. Ikos has invested in a wide range of features to
achieve greener operations, including heat pumps, solar panels, 99% LED
lights, aerated flow in all taps and showers, roof and botanical gardens, all
without compromising the luxury guest experience offered. They are also
committed to reducing waste as much as possible,including drastically cutting
down single-use plastic.

Supporting Local Producers
And Restaurants

Ikos Resorts strives to use locally sourced products where possible and
aims to increase this.On top of that,through partnering with local restaurants

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Here you can
partake in
a variety of
environmental
experiences.

in what is a global innovation, the inclusion of local dining in their Infinite The keyinitiativesof IkosGreenaresupported
Lifestyle concept means that local restaurants receive innovative training bya well-definedsetof policies
from their company, as well as support in delivering excellence. In turn, you
get enthusiastic about exploring beyond the resort grounds and immersing andmeasurabletargets,allinlinewith
yourself in local culture as part of your holiday experience. the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Caring For Communities Beyond INFO: Discover more on ikosresorts.com/green-programme
Hotel Grounds

The Group’s CSR actions have impacted over 40 charities and organiza-
tions across the environmental, health, cultural and sports fields, reaching
thousands of citizens.

An Award-Winning Sustainability
Programme

All four Ikos hotels in Greece –Ikos Aria, Ikos Dassia, Ikos Olivia and Ikos
Oceania– have been awarded leading certifications for their commitment to
sustainable practices,including Travelife Gold,Green Key,ISO 22000 & 14001
as well as Blue Flags across the resorts’ magnificent Mediterranean beaches.

A Commitment To Greener Learning
And Experiences

By staying at the resorts you can partake in a variety of environmental
experiences with Eco-adventures in the local area available for all ages.There
are special programmes that have been developed for younger guests,but you
can also visit local wineries,go hiking,biking and birdwatching during your stay,
further exploring the local traditions and experiences.

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ATRHET

of traveling

IN

© CAMERIQUE/ GETTY IMAGES/ IDEAL IMAGE 1930s,
a cheerful
company of
well-dressed
jetsetters on
board relaxing
on shaded

deck.

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STYLE © SLIM AARONS/ GETTY IMAGES/ IDEAL IMAGE

1958: Athina
Livanos Onassis
(Tina Onassis),
the first wife of
Greek shipowner
Aristotle Onassis,

relaxing by
the swimming

pool aboard
their yacht, the
Christina O, in

Monte Carlo.

British Royalty,
Biarritz, France,
August 1958,
The Duke
and Duchess
of Windsor
on holiday.

© POPPERFOTO/ GETTY IMAGES/ IDEAL IMAGE
© ROBERT DOISNEAU/ GETTY IMAGES/ IDEAL IMAGE
Duchess of Windsor at Lady Mendl
on January 1st 1949 in Versailles, France.

April 1968: First TALITHA GETTY IN MARRAKESH, TINA ONASSIS IN ARGOSARONIKOS,
wife of Greek ship WALLIS SIMPSON AND KING EDWARD III IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE
owner Aristotle AND MANY MORE ELEGANT TRAVELERS OF THE PAST SHARED
Onassis, Athina A GOLDEN RULE THEY HAVE NEVER BROKEN WHEN TRAVELING:
Livanos Onassis, TO BE DRESSED IN THEIR BEST AND BRIGHTEST CLOTHES.
at Palm Beach
after her divorce. by Eleni Stasinopoulou

he journey as an activity as well as the des-

T tination always inspired historic travelers to
adopt an ultra-elegant style from the very first
moment of their depart to some place far from

their daily routine. The dress code in the era

of the jet-set travelers wholly discarded the

ordinary wardrobe. The “unwritten law” required a certain style

of clothes and accessories for travelers, and –unlike nowadays–

© SLIM AARONS/ GETTY IMAGES/ IDEAL IMAGE comfort was not a priority at all.

High heels with a dress or a suit
for the ladies, a suit or a jacket
with a tie for the gentlemen

A fur, a silk scarf to protect her hair from the wind and a tight
dress – this is exactly how Maria Callas was dressed when she
was photographed coming down the stairs of an airplane or
boarding the Christina O yacht (she had previously undergone

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Maria Callas, shore © BETTMANN/ GETTY IMAGES/ IDEAL IMAGE In the olden
excursion in St. days, a trip was
Tropez, France, during a special and rare
a cruise with the experience that
Onassis yacht; in the made all the lucky
foreground from the people who would
left: Sarah Churchill, enjoy it regard
Maria Callas and Tina it as the most
Onassis. glamorous event.
Opera Singer Maria
Callas smiles for
photographers aboard
launch from the
Christina O, yacht
belonging to Greek
shipping magnate
Aristotle Onassis.

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STYLE

Princess Grace of
Monaco aboard

the Orient-
Express, 1977,

Monaco.

© ULLSTEIN BILD/ GETTY IMAGES/ IDEAL IMAGE
© DONALD STAMPFLI/ GETTY IMAGES/ IDEAL IMAGE

© GIANCARLO BOTTI/ GETTY IMAGES/ IDEAL IMAGE Maria Callas at the Son
© J- C DEUTSCH/GETTY IMAGES/ IDEAL IMAGEVida hotel in Palma de
Mallorca, 1960.
At the Gare de l’Est, on the platform near the last
sleeper train Orient-Express, providing the Paris-
Istanbul route, Nicole Calfan, in a coat and fur
hat, addressing the controller, accompanied by a
porter, carrying her luggage.

STYLE

The “unwritten
law” required
a certain style
of clothes and
accessories
for travelels,
and –unlike
nowadays–
comfort was not
a priority at all.

American writer
Francis Scott
Fitzgerald,
wearing plus
fours, smoking
cigarette leaning
against the jamb
of a door that
opens onto a
garden, 1920s.

© MONDADORI/ GETTY IMAGES/ IDEAL IMAGE Paul McCartney and
© EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS/ GETTY IMAGES/ IDEAL IMAGEGeorge Harrison sit next
to each other on their
tour bus during a Beatles
American tour, 1966.

John Paul Getty Beatle Paul
Jnr, son of the McCartney,
petroleum wearing an Indian-
multimillionaire, style jacket, and
with his second Mick Jagger of the
wife Talitha, Rolling Stones,
arriving at Via walk toward train
Condotti in en route to a love
Rome, 1968. pilgrimage to

Bangor.

her unforgettable ugly duckling transformation to the ultimate © GETTY IMAGES/ IDEAL IMAGE Paul McCartney immediately made his way back to
opera diva). On the other hand, no one ever forgot the vivid prints © BETTMANN/ GETTY IMAGES/ IDEAL IMAGE London when on Sunday 27 August 1967, the news
and plaids on the shirts of David Hockney or Paul McCartney © DAILY HERALD/ GETTY IMAGES/ IDEAL IMAGE broke that The Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein had died.
in their depart for India or Morocco. Or the image of Prince
Edward and Francis Scott Fitzgerald, always in a sur mesure
travel suit, as they drove the steep shores of the Cote d’Azur. As
for the passengers of legendary trains like the Orient-Express or
luxury cruise ships, they all carried with them a huge wardrobe
in order to stay sharp-dressed each and every day of their trip.

The further back in time, the more charming and formally
dressed travelers looked. In the olden days, a trip was a special
and rare experience that made all the lucky people who would
enjoy it regard it as the most glamorous event. Something
extraordinary that imposed a dress code of formality and
elegance and often an exoticism inspired by the destination.
A vintage recipe that, slightly updated, would work even today,
don’t you think?

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THIS PAGE:
OUTFIT, LOEWE.

OPPOSITE:
CARINE: T-SHIRT,
KARL LAGERFELD.

SKIRT FROM
A PRIVATE

COLLECTION.
OLA: T-SHIRT, KARL

LAGERFELD.
SKIRT AND

NECKLACE, CELINE.

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PHOTOS: HUNTER & GATTI. STYLING: CARINE ROITFELD. MODEL: OLA RUDNICKA @NEXT MODELINTERVIEW

Queen Carine

The powerful lady of fashion Carine Roitfeld introduces us to her iconic personal style and presents
exclusively to Ikos Magazine by Madame Figaro her favorite looks starring the top model Ola Rudnicka.

__by Marion Dupuis, edited by Diana Grigoropoulou

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INTERVIEW

fashion guru and the legendary editor-in-chief of the French
Vogue (2001-2011), the woman who turned the tables intro-
ducing a new era in fashion, established her effortlessly sexy
chic personal style and became a global fashion icon, and the
stylist with the richest career in the field.A career that she sums
up in four names: Mario Testino,the photographer with whom
she started and established herself, Jonathan Newhouse, the
Condé Nast tycoon who made her Vogue Paris editor-in-chief,
Tom Ford, the designer who saw in her face the muse of his
sexy Gucci collections, and Karl Lagerfeld, with whom she
collaborated on Chanel campaigns. “Karl was the king we all
loved.He just always asked us to surprise him with new ideas.
And with ideas, fortunately, I am good”.

OUTFIT, Fashion Star
CELINE.
Fashion insiders did not take long to “see” her behind the
High heels, leopard coat and cell phone in hand. Carine personality of the elegant and sophisticated Sylvie Grateau,
Roitfeld has just arrived at her house to welcome us. As al- played by Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu,in the popular Netflix series,
ways on time – consistency is one of her many virtues. Her Emily in Paris. “But she is much more evil and rude than me”
apartment is warm and atmospheric, with a 70s vibe and she objects. “I am not Anna Wintour and, if I often wear black
the allure of Dr. Zhivago, and overlooks the imposing Hôtel glasses or hide behind my hair,it is because of shyness rather
des Invalides. She has just returned from Los Angeles for the than eccentricity.I am much simpler than you think”.How does
Tom Ford campaign and is preparing to go to London to see she describe the profession of stylist? “I think,I was the first to
her newborn second grandchild. More creative than ever, link the catwalk and reality, I have my own way of presenting
the 67-year-old queen of Parisian chic is unstoppable. The and promoting the image of a brand and what keeps me busy
co-founder –along with her son Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld– is that women are always more important than clothes.Every
of the CR Studio production office, has just celebrated the model for me is an actress with a story to tell”. The cinematic
20th issue of the CR Fashion Book two-year edition,which she atmosphere of her works stems from her love for the seventh
signs, as well as the new fragrance of her personal perfume art,which she inherited from her parents.Her father,a Russian
collection. The brand new Carine, based on patchouli notes, refugee,was a filmmaker and met her mother,a screenwriter,
was created in collaboration with the famous perfumer Dom- while shooting Knock.The film lead actor Louis Jouvet finally
inique Ropion and was “imprisoned” in a khaki bottle.“Khaki is witnessed their marriage.
my second favorite color,after black,of course” confesses the
sought-after fashion editor, who has been dressed in purple The Blonde Carine
to star in the campaign of the new perfume. “I know what
they will say: ‘What is this grandma doing?’”, she comments, If “behind every successful man, there is a strong wom-
referring to the bold images of the campaign. an”, then behind every successful photo shoot, there is Car-
ine Roitfeld. For the exclusive Ola Rodnicka photo shoot for
Of course,this grandmother is special.With her tall silhouette, Madame Figaro, the famous editor saw in the face of the top
signature tight skirts, deep neckline shirts, stiletto heels and model from Poland a modern Marilyn Monroe: “I wanted a
her disorded hair that catches the eye,she is the ultra-elegant girl completely different from me, so as to project all that was
mine on her”.Thus,we recognize in the blonde Ola the brown
Carine, the posture, the energy and all the trademarks that
compose her subversive, “disrespectful” style. Like the anklet
she always wears, the colored underwear she loves so much,
and her open necklines,which are always a bit revealing.“You
can see here all the creators I admire.I gave the Karl Lagerfeld
T-shirts a rock character with cuts and tears and I am sure Karl
would approve”.And this is the style of her work.To play with
clothes,to confuse the male with the female and to intervene
with respect,always leaving her mark somewhere.“When the
skirt is too short,we do not wear extravagant heels and,when
it is too long,we open the neckline a little” is one of the secrets

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PRADA OUTFIT
AND SHOES,
PRADA
BOUTIQUE.

CHANEL MANTEAU,
HAIR BAND
AND BROOCH,
LINEA PIU.
LINGERIE FROM
A PRIVATE
COLLECTION.

DIOR OUTFIT AND she shares with us. And the sense of style? “Lies inside of us,
ACCESSORIES, in just the way we are”.

DIOR BOUTIQUE. The Women Of Her Life

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RESORTS gave her throughout her pregnancy.Her styling is much simpler
than mine, she always wears leggings and a black sweater
and she edits the Less Is More platform (juliarestoinroitfeld.
com), which introduces us to the glamorous side of sustain-
able fashion. Now I buy less clothes than before, and this is
her achievement. She has also introduced me to her music
culture and her British rock ‘n’ roll world. The torn T-shirts of
photography? That is totally Julia! My granddaughter Romy
is 10 years old and she is a different story.And she has a good
sense of fashion.She has taken the style of her grandmother,
she likes animal prints,gold,red and...diamonds! She first spoke
to me about Billie Eilish and two years ago she dyed her hair
pink, purple and green! She knows that with me everything is
allowed. I adore her!”.

INTERVIEW

ALEXANDRA KOUMBA

A Journey Through Style

Her path as a lifestyle brand creator and an interior designer has been full
of exciting discoveries and experiences. Alexandra Koumba Designs

are the inspired result of a traditional concept with cosmopolitan attitude.

__by Ioanna Zaga

Cutting-edge design meets traditional craftsmanship in the You are a successful jewelry designer, you have a complete
hand-woven home decor pieces of Alexandra Koumba. Her resort collection and a new tableware line. How do you
creations in her latest Wicker Collection are hand-weaved in describe your aesthetics as a designer?
her homeland Greece out of swimming suit yarn she recycled
by swimwear industrial waste; what a beautiful way to give this My aesthetic DNA is based on ancient archetypal influences
fabric a new purpose. Her creations travel all over the world, in a compact language.My Greek heritage is embedded in me,
from the Cycladic and the Benaki museums in Athens to the and that includes all these unknown sculptors,folklore ceramists,
Metropolitan Museum in New York.Alexandra Koumba Designs byzantine hagiographers, and poets that I see revealed when
are the perfect blend of contemporary fashion with traditional I design.Every designer,in my opinion,has been transgressing
elements producing one-of-a-kind pieces. forms and ideas in a non-linear,impulsive flow; I love 3d design
as a principle and the classic ancient civilizations in their pure
You have studied Communications and Interior Design, and symbolic forms, this combination is expressed strongly in my
you hold a master’s degree in Management. How do you work.Maybe this is why I have been selling my jewelry in many
combine all this and how did the creative part win you over? museums,including the Metropolitan Museum Shop in NY.Also
I am very consistent in my area of exploration; lace,bones and
I was intrigued since high school to combine business with nature elements are the inspiration themes for all my collections
design, a rare combination at the time. It made since I had of the past 13 years, since my first season.
the entrepreneurial family DNA and curiosity, meanwhile my
instinctive creativity was overflowing. In retrospective it is a What inspired “The Wicker Collection”, your new tableware
great combination, since universities even created right after line, and what sustainable design means to you?
Fashion Management and other similar degrees necessary to
tackle how to manage design in a corporate environment, or Design nowadays is about making aesthetically inspiring
even better –in my case– as a starting new business. decisions to help achieve a sustainable future on this planet.Also
less is more.I can’t see why not invest all our conscious efforts

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ALL ALEXANDRA KOUMBA and resources to save our planet,it is clear we are running out
DESIGNS ARE HANDCRAFTED of time. Fashion reflects collective consciousness and, being
BY LOCAL ARTISANS IN HER forward-thinking, fashion needs to support this cause. In my
HOMELAND, GREECE. brand, using up-cycled materials connects my vision of the
world to what I make with my life.Also wicker is a natural fiber
INFO: The Wicker Collection of Alexandra Koumba is available at APOELLA STORES that is very water-friendly and versatile,elements that are basic
to survive in any situation, and that is symbolic to me as well.
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Her favorite perfume, smile, and shoes! None of those

I create, but I always find them irresistible.

What are the essential pieces of any women’s summer
vacation suitcase?

First perfume,then a large wicker hat,sunglasses,gold color
non-dangling earrings,leather flat shoes,cashmere pullover and
sunscreen. If I could pick from my favorite pieces, the Avalon
lace large cuff is a must for anyone visiting Greece inspired by
its origins, along with a linen white sheer shirt of kaftan and
one of my weaved jewel clutch made from up-cycled lycra,to
bring the Greek goddess look into the now.

What are your favorite Greek summer destinations?
I have been sailing since I was very little, and that brought

me to many tiny islands I am still in love with.So I am biased to
recommend small and isolated ones.Overall,Dodecanese is my
cluster of islands that speaks closer to my heart, particularly
Chalki, Symi, Tilos, and of course the southeast tip of Greek
water, Kastelorizo.

FASHION

The Sunglasses

LOEWE SUNGLASSES, VISTA.

The Shoes The Two Piece

SANDALS, DRIES VAN NOTEN. ZIMMERMANN TOP AND SKIRT,
GRIGIO.
ANDALUSIAN
Style for Her The Shirt

The Spanish South loves shades of orange, T-SHIRT,
long skirts and sexy details. JW ANDERSON.

Text: Ioanna Zaga
Styling: Betty Petkoglou

The Maxi Dress

DRESS, EMILIO PUCCI.

The Bag RODARTE The Swimsuit

BAG, L’AFSHAR. ERES SWIMSUIT SET,
ERES BOUTIQUE.

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