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aesthetic and a seamless indoor / outdoor connection . In the Platia , hotel guests and local neighbours can sit wherever they wish and partake in whatever cuisine they desire at that moment in time . In true Greek style , they can re-arrange the seating for friends who happen to pass by , shelter from the afternoon sun under pergolas and find niches for candle-lit suppers at night .
This too is living the moment to its full , but for guests who want social engagement . “ If luxury equates to the chance to live the story as you want to , when you want to , it follows that the great hospitality destinations should be diverse , from those on the public stage through to clubs where members can surround themselves with a like-minded community ,” Maria explains . “ For younger people , in particular , social media has infiltrated the world of luxury in a way that the paparazzi of old never could with the result that luxury hospitality is seen as more accessible than it was . However , the very noise of modern-day living means that there is still very much a place for withdrawing into a luxury that whispers .”
A new MKV-designed villa at Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort , is just such a place . The resort is sunken into a hillside overlooking the Aegean Sea and is prized for its sunset views . The 945-sqm villa is the ultimate retreat with four bedrooms , lounge , dining & kitchen and a gym . Above this , a magnificent rooftop terrace with pool , lounging , dining and a choice of sitting areas combine to create a collection of outdoor experiences where guests can feel they are living in their own dreamscape .
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