{"product_id":"great-escapes-greece-the-hotel-book","title":"Great Escapes Greece. The Hotel Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-information__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__description--content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__biography--item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__biography--text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLand of gods and scholars, the birthplace of democracy and Western philosophy, Greece is one of the most popular vacation places. But there is more to enjoy than islands and beaches. In this Great Escapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e edition,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAngelika Taschen presents the most beautiful Greek hotels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with gorgeous photos as well as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebook and film recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__biography--text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__biography--text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__title\"\u003eMythical places, dreamlike beaches\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__description--subtitle\"\u003eA voyage to the most beautiful hotels in Greece\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__description--content\"\u003eGreece’s ancient art and culture form the cradle of Western civilization—numerous monuments and museums tell to this day of the country’s rich history. Greece is unique also by virtue of its breathtaking landscapes, the hospitality of its inhabitants, and its fabulous hotels, making it the dream destination of many travelers. The fresh and healthy cuisine, the crystal clear sea, and the canvas-worthy sunsets do the rest—a trip to Greece is pure delight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAngelika Taschen travels from the mountains of Macedonia in the north to the Peloponnese with its mythical places like Corinth, Sparta, and Olympia, and to the larger and smaller groups of islands in the south. She opens the doors to some of the country’s most extraordinary hotels, including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImaret\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Kavala, located in a former Ottoman complex;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTainaron Blue Retreat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein a secluded former defense tower in the Mani; and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Windmill\u003c\/strong\u003e, a converted windmill on the island of Kimolos in the Cyclades. She invites readers to discover legendary luxury hotels, like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEagles Palace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Halkidiki or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoseidonion Grand Hotel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon Spetses, and takes them to enchanting B\u0026amp;Bs like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuesthouse Mazaraki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Mystras or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMèlisses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon Andros, run by food blogger Allegra Pomilio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlong her itinerary, she visits hotels on well-known picturesque islands—such as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMystique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon Santorini and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoho Roc House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon Mykonos—but also accommodations in remote places like the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMediterraneo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon the island of Kastelorizo, which lies in the very southeast of Greece off the Turkish coast. In addition she shows interesting architectural and design concepts, such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rou Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehotel village, a historic, carefully restored hamlet on Corfu; the minimalist\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlea All Suite Hotel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon Zakynthos; and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon Crete, where no two pieces of furniture are alike and new eccentric pieces are added every year.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__biography\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__biography--biographies\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__biography--wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"read-more__biography--title\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"level\"\u003eThe editor\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__biography--item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__biography--text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngelika Taschen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estudied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN since 1987, she has published numerous titles on art, architecture, photography, design, travel, and lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__biography--book-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"read-more__biography--book-title\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-uw-rm-heading=\"level\"\u003eGreat Escapes Greece. The Hotel Book\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"product-detail-information__book-details\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcover, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"book-details--dimensions\"\u003e23.8\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ex\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e30.2\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecm, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"book-details--weight\"\u003e2.39 kg, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e360 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__biography--book-edition\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"read-more__biography--book-isbn\"\u003eISBN\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e978-3-8365-8520-0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"edition-selection__single-edition\"\u003eEdition: Multilingual (English, French, German)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__biography--text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-information__edition-and-specs\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taschen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53338014646618,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/8819\/9770\/files\/great_esc_greece_ju_int_3d_03459_2012111023_id_1339112.jpg?v=1768483341","url":"https:\/\/shop.decovry.com\/products\/great-escapes-greece-the-hotel-book","provider":"DECOVRY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}