Ikos Kissamos

Ikos does the luxury thing better than most. Think dreamy destinations – hello Kissamos Bay – Michelin-starred chefs, and experiences you might just find yourself writing home about – or making space on your Insta grid for. But this place is a world away from old-fashioned, stuffy luxury. It’s laid-back, let-your-hair-down luxury. And that’s why we love it. All the exclusivity, all the sophistication, but a bit less buttoned-up. And their brand of Unconditional Luxury means pretty much everything is included. That's what we like to hear. 

But you can’t book a holiday on vibes alone – or can you? – so let’s talk specifics. Spread across the mere 53 acres of Cretan shoreline that Ikos have snagged, you’ll find just about everything. Pool? Eight of them, all heated, with a couple dedicated to splash-happy youngsters. And with waiter service straight to your sunbed, you needn’t even tear yourself away from that page turner when you fancy a cocktail. There's fine dining, too, and all the activities you could dream of.