Accolades at the Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards for Elounda Gulf Villas and Iconic Santorini.
The magazine Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of the annual «Readers’ Choice Awards 2025», with two hotels of the Sandglass Hotels & Villas Collection in Greece ranking among the finest in the world.
The Elounda Gulf Villas, set against the crystal-clear waters of Mirabello Bay in Elounda, Crete, claimed 3rd place in Greece, in the category «Best Resorts in the World» (from the American edition), while Iconic Santorini, masterfully perched on the volcanic cliffs of Imerovigli with breathtaking views, took 7th place in Greece, in the category «Best Hotels in the World» (from the British edition).
The «Readers’ Choice Awards», with their unrivaled legacy as the longest-running and most prestigious awards in tourism, stand as a foremost symbol of excellence in the travel industry worldwide. Each year, through the votes of hundreds of thousands of readers, they highlight the top hotels and resorts on the planet, based on quality, authenticity, refined aesthetics, and the unique hospitality experience these properties offer to guests.
Markella Tsami, Marketing Director of Sandglass Hotels & Villas Collection, commented: «We are especially proud and delighted that Elounda Gulf Villas and Iconic Santorini were recognized at the Readers’ Choice Awards of Condé Nast Traveler, one of the most renowned awards programs in international tourism. The distinctions this year are a testament to the unique hospitality experience we offer, the authentic character and the understated luxury that define our properties. The award also belongs to our dedicated team, who give their very best every day, as well as to our guests who place their trust in us».
