Honeymoon Escape: Astarte Suites, Santorini

Online, November 29, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Nestled on the volcanic rock of Santorini, Astarte Suites hotel offers breathtaking views over the caldera and the Aegean Sea. This all suite boutique getaway is made for decadent down time.All suites have their own private Jacuzzi, some of which feature panels encrusted with Swarovski stones like stars, while being fringed with lanterns and fat candles. Cycladic architecture and a style that is sympathetic to the natural surrounds of volcanic lava reliefs lends a sophisticated edge to this boutique hotel. The interior is inspired by ancient Mediterranean cultures, and no two suites are the same. All have jacuzzi tubs, king-size beds and flatscreen televisions. The magic here is in the detailing: clock the generous Jacuzzi bathtubs fringed with lanterns and fat candles, whose domed ceilings are studded with Swarovski stones that twinkle like stars. Breakfast is served at the privacy of each suites's private terrace overlooking the same amazing views.For more sociable unwinding, you can top up your tan around the turquoise infinity pool overlooking the island's vertiginous cliffs and have a cooling cocktail or light bite at the poolside Morning Star bar.

Come at Astarte Suites for privacy and seclusion in Santorini's quietest spot.

Recommended Place to Stay in Santorini island by Conde Nast Traveller :
This family run, nine suites hotel is in the least-developed part of the island. There are panoramas of the caldera, and the village-topped cliffs looking like snow-capped mountains. The best rooms are those with traditional vaulted ceilings. Meals are served on your private terrace.

Getting There:

By plane: Santorini can be reached from most international airports via Athens. The flying time from Athens to Santorini is approximately 40 minutes. Nearly all international scheduled flights arriving in Athens allow adequate time for making the connecting flight to Santorini. Numerous charter flights from different European Cities fly directly to the island during the summer period. During the same period Santorini is also connected with flights to and from Thessaloniki.

By ferry boat: Another way to reach the island is by a regular ferry boat service from the port of Piraeus, Mykonos or Crete and almost all the Cycladic islands. The boat trip takes approximately 8 - 13 hours depending on the ferry and the ports of call. Daily high speed boats are also available only during the summer period leaving from the port of Piraeus and from numerous other Cycladic islands and Crete. The trip lasts about 4 - 5 hours.