By
Nina Ruggiero, Travel+Leisure
Sunsets are beautiful no matter
where you are. But there are sunsets, and then there are blow-your-mind,
out-of-this-world, once-in-a-lifetime sunsets.
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For the latter, you'll want to head to Santorini.
While the rest of the gorgeous
Greek island's camera-clad visitors head to the southwestern tip of Oia
as the sun goes down, you can catch the view from a pristine infinity
pool, glowing as blue as the surrounding Aegean Sea, with a cocktail in
hand.
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| Serge Detalle/Courtesy of Grace Hotels |
The Grace Santorini, a luxury
boutique hotel carved into a cliff and overlooking a volcano in the
village of Imerovigli, boasts the island's largest infinity pool. Tucked
between the busier towns of Fira and Oia, Imerovigli is home to many of
the island's most luxurious hotels due to its peaceful, quiet
atmosphere and stunning views of the iconic caldera.
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Though it's relatively spacious,
the pool is nothing if not exclusive – there are just 14 loungers – and
the entire hotel experience, from poolside drinks to in-room bath
products, is tailored to each guest's preferences. Your room's scent can
even be customized.
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| Serge Detalle/Courtesy of Grace Hotels |
And if you want an unforgettable
sunset experience but don't feel like going for a swim, you can also
soak in the view from Grace's champagne lounge, 363, where you can sip
champagne on an all-white terrace, smoke a cigar, or nosh on
Greek-inspired canapés as the crater-dotted horizon turns from blue to
pink and gold.
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| Serge Detalle/Courtesy of Grace Hotels |
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Deluxe rooms, suites, and a
private villa incorporate the island's volcanic rock into their design,
and most come with their own private plunge pools (indoor and outdoor).
The villa comes with a hammam, and some rooms have their own steam
rooms.
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| Serge Detalle/Courtesy of Grace Hotels |
As you can imagine, this spot
will cost you a pretty penny – a room for two on a weekend in July goes
for €900 to €1,700 (about US$1,000 to $1,900) a night – but book three
months or more in advance and you'll get a 10 percent discount. (The bragging rights you'll return home with are included free of charge, though they may cost you some friends.)
