Wellness retreats don’t get much more exclusive – or decadent – than Amanzoe. Scattered with UNESCO-protected ruins, the beach-fringed Peloponnese has been at the heart of Greek culture for millennia. Amanzoe rests on its east coast, a modern-day Acropolis from which 360-degree views encompass olive groves and Aegean blue. Pavilions and villas with private pools open onto fragrant gardens, and speedboats await at the beach to zip between nearby islands.
The History
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