Corfu / Domes Miramare, A Luxury Collection Resort

Occupying a sleek modernist building once owned by the Onassis family, this adults-only property is much loved by foodie couples for its superb dining and gastronomic adventures.

Tailor-made vineyard and brewery tours, kumquat-distillery visits, organic farm tours and Greek cookery classes fast-track all into local life at this sophisticated hotel. While food and drink savoured on-site includes Greek and Venetian-influenced dishes devised by a Michelin-starred chef and – in the Raw Bar – sushi accompanied by champagne and cocktails crafted by expert mixologists. Everything about the design has been built with relaxation in mind. Clean lines and muted hues are punctuated by crystal clear pools and natural materials inspired by the Corfiot landscape. And just like many an aristocrat before them, guests at this slice of grown-up peace and quiet, tucked away among century-old olive trees, receive the kind of relaxed-yet-thoughtful service that allows them the time to truly be themselves.

Operating something of a hotel-within-a-hotel concept, the Haute Living Selection of super-luxurious residences benefit from access to an elite lounge, with extra privileges and an exclusive pool with an expansive sun deck. There’s also a little jewel of a spa with to-die-for views.

Travel notes:

• 113 rooms, suites and villas, some with private pools
• Complimentary yoga classes in the olive groves
• Typically Greek experiences including an evening Hovoli coffee ritual
• Speedboat or yacht shuttles to hidden coves or Old Town
• Wakeboarding, scuba diving, and glass-bottom canoeing
• UNESCO protected Corfu Town, with its Venetian architecture and maze-like cobble stone alleys just 20 minutes away