Various post-weekend accessories: #dearosa clutch & bracelet, #vintage serpent bracelet, early 90’s #swarovski piece & late 1800’s religious pendant
![T+L Design Awards 2013
Best Retail Space: Sweet Alchemy by Stelios Parliaros, Athens
Designed by Stelios Kois for Kois Associated Architects
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T+L Design Awards 2013
Best Retail Space: Sweet Alchemy by Stelios Parliaros, Athens
Designed by Stelios Kois for Kois Associated Architects
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Friday Favorite: Blue Palace Resort & Spa
The Blue Palace Resort & Spa in Elounda, Crete. Luxury, Charm, and Style.
Grande Bretagne’s sommelier invites guests to try the best Greek Sparkling wines at the hotel’s Winter Garden lounge. For a limited time, oenophiles will have the chance to savor this wonderful collection at one of the most elegant hotel lounges in Athens, Greece.
White/dry: Karanika Brut Cuvee Speciale, Ktima Tselepou Amalia Brut, and Zitsa Semi-Sparkling
Accompanied by Homemade Pâté with Pear
White/demi-sec: Deus Muscat of Rio and Ktima Hatzigeorgiou Moscato d’Ifestia
Accompanied by Warm Manouri Cheese Dices with Sesame and Grape Compote
Rosé/Dry: Ktima Kir-Yianni Akakies
Accompanied by Stuffed Prunes with Pork Marinated with Curry and Coriander
For more information on the Winter Garden lounge and Hotel Grande Bretagne, please visit gbrestaurants.gr and grandebretagne.gr
ARCULT Architecture Tours … Another View of an Ancient City
Discover the modern side of Athens, Greece by visiting works of well-known architects. All thematic tours can be customized according to your specific interests, and are guided by architects who live and work in Greece. During each visit, the guide will give detailed information about the architectural work, its architect(s), and the historical context in which it was created.
Tour durations vary. Depending on the theme, a tour may range from a few hours to half a day, or even a whole day.
Visit ARCULT.gr and discover the city’s modern and contemporary beauty.
[Source: ARCULT.gr]
Charming, Sophisticated, Sharp, and Stylish – Four epithets that describe the first-class, jetsetter man, but also The Hotel de Charme Les Airelles in Courchevel, France. Nestled within the snow-capped mountains of the French Alps, and located in the heart of the “Le Jardin Alpin,” this five-star luxury property guarantees the ultimate ski trip for the man who has everything.
Hotel de Charme offers world-class skiing and famed venues to dine and imbibe with style. Its state-of-the-art Cellcosmet Spa is ideal for pampering after a full day of hitting the slopes, adding to the world-class experience. Plus, the hotel’s spa offers revitalizing and relaxing treatments designed exclusively for men. All the essentials for a Bond-like winter adventure (minus the villains)!
Energize - Located in the heart of Le Jardin Alpin, Les Airelles offers guests access to the largest skiing area in the world, Les Trois Vallees. With more than 150 ski lifts and 120 km dedicated to cross-country skiing, skiers have plenty of space to show off their skills. At Les Airelles, guests can effortlessly ski in and ski out of the resort with their own personal ski valet.
Indulge - Those looking to warm up can head to Les Airelles’ numerous restaurants and bars and indulge in an après ski with the finest liquors and the best “Puros” Havana cigars. Foodies can dine in the famed two Michelin star restaurant, Pierre Gagnaire for Les Airelles, serving craft-fully inventive dishes celebrating the rich gastronomical history of the Alpine Rhone.
Relax - At the Cellcosmet Spa, men can enjoy three unique revitalizing, relaxing, and firming treatments using the Cellmen SPA Professional™ range, formulated specifically for men. Treatments include the Swiss Executive Deluxe Anti-Age CellFacial to boost skin’s youthfulness, the Swiss Deluxe Ultrasonic Revival for a lifting effect and the Swiss AdboSculpt, specifically created to re-sculpt and redraw the abdominal area.
For more information and reservations please call +33 (0) 4 79 00 38 38, or visit www.airelles.fr
ANDREW COSGROVE MARIA DELIS
The Carnival in Athens!
The West may have Mardi Gras, but Greece has Apokries. This magical Carnival period lasts for three weeks, and it’s a non-stop party until Orthodox Lent kicks in. Music, dance, laughter … It’s when the Greeks leave their worries behind and escape into a fantasy world.
This year, the Carnival will run from Sunday, February 24 - Sunday, March 17. If you’re in beautiful Athens, here’s your chance to join the celebration!
During the three weeks of Apokries, you’ll see Athenians (and visitors) dressed in masks, colorful wigs, and hilarious costumes. Masqueraders will take over the city. Of course, you’ll also find a host of events for children. After all, the Apokria is a children’s celebration!
The weekends, especially the final carnival weekend, are the the most popular for masqueraders. This is when they attend parties and masked balls at various venues in Athens. So, put on a mask and join the Carnival - A truly fun and memorable experience!
[Source: The City of Athens ]
