I'm on the fence with astrology, but to swap busy London for a wellness retreat on a Greek island promising to 'boost mood, energy and well-being' I'm more than willing to be open-minded. Nobu Santorini has partnered with perfume designer Veronique Gabai to create a three-day Holistic Astrology Retreat , and the healing power of scent is something I can definitely get behind. I'm a true believer that the right fragrance can change your mood, and our sense of smell is the strongest connection to our memory, so I'm intrigued to be matched with a new signature scent.
Veronique uses personality traits from your zodiac sign to choose a perfume that will be gifted to you and used in your (spoiler alert: totally heavenly) in-room spa treatment. The luxury retreat also includes an itinerary of an Omakase dinner with cocktails or mocktails tailored to your zodiac, a stargazing session, and a hike of Santorini's Oia-Fira trail. We arrive at Nobu to the warmest welcome from their reception staff.
I'd seen the photos, but nothing can prepare you for the beauty of this place and its surroundings. If someone could design my dream boutique hotel, this would come pretty close. Located on the north-east coast of the island between picturesque Oia and bustling Fira, it's the highest hotel on the volcanic cliffs near the quiet village of Imerovigli, so it feels serene and secluded.
It's not your classic caldera view, but the panoramic of the Aegean Sea is breathtaking. Classically Greek, the bu.