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Dreamy Island Getaway - A Perfect Anniversary Experience

I'm unsure how to briefly capture our stay here, but if I had to choose one magical word, it would be DREAMY! We hail from Santorini, Greece, which (in our opinion—mine and my wife's) is the world's most beautiful island. However, the love island (lobogili translation) is truly a slice of paradise on earth! We spent only five days here as it capped off a long journey, and it certainly wasn't enough, but we tried to make the most of it! Upon arrival, the sax player's melody welcomed us, paired with a red rose and endless smiles from the warm staff. We were led to the main bar, offered drinks, and given refreshing towels, which we absolutely needed! Rinki was our island hostess, and she was the sweetest person we could have hoped for—attentive, kind, accommodating, and genuine. She guided us around the island before introducing us to our room.Our water villa was simply stunning! Enjoying dinners and towels on the balcony, a spacious bathroom with open air views from the bathtub, robe, slippers, a broad array of amenities, and a bedroom we couldn't stop admiring! This trip celebrated our 10-year marriage anniversary, combined with the honeymoon we hadn't previously had, so the staff beautifully decorated the bed with rose petals and greenery saying Happy Anniversary to us, which was soooo sweet � Rinki even presented us with a delicious happy anniversary cake!The staff at the bar, restaurant, and on board during boat activities (sunset cruise & fishing tour) were the kindest humans! They went above and beyond with nothing but smiles on their faces. Since we work in tourism in Santorini, I confidently say these folks were truly, genuinely polite and soft-hearted!The food was I N C R E D I B L E!!! Just wow!!! Breakfast offered everything imaginable—different cuisines making choosing a challenge, often leading us to overeat! Lunch presented endless options (salads, starters, sides, desserts) with daily dish updates offering at least 3-4 choices! Dinners were another delight—you'd pick salads, sides, and desserts from the buffet, and the main from the a la carte menu that was unique daily!We enjoyed diverse dining including one meal at the restaurant, one at the beach canteen, an underwater restaurant experience at blu, and a private beach dinner following our vow renewal ceremony. Feelings were intense and emotional, making the day unbelievably memorable. The ceremony was beautiful, adorned with splendid flowers, escorted by two drummers, and the incredibly sweet celebrant reading our vows. Every detail was meticulously arranged by the brilliantly talented Arti, who was a joy to have around and impeccably perfect in arranging everything for us.We didn't want to leave, especially after all the special moments on the island of love! Each department and staff member, including those providing the indulging massages, was truly amazing, hard-working, pure-hearted individuals. Highly recommended, and we're hoping to return someday for a longer stay!
Posted: Aug 21, 2025
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