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Meropi Kyriacou Honored as TNH Educator of the Year
NEW YORK – Meropi Kyriacou, the new Principal of The Cathedral School in Manhattan, was honored as The National Herald’s Educator of the Year.
For almost 30 years, Aegialis Hotel & Spa has been a top wellness destination in Greece, combining 5* star luxury and services with the world’s renowned Greek hospitality at a serene, safe and breathtakingly beautiful environment. Amorgos is a spectacular island, which combines exquisite nature, crystal clear waters and very rich history, which dates back to the antiquity.
Run as a family business with highly-trained staff at each spot, Aegialis Hotel & Spa has been welcoming new and repeated guests over decades, offering them a multitude of choices and activities within the hotel grounds as well as in the island of Amorgos and the rest of Greece in collaboration with its partner travel agency. The wide range of cultural activities includes tours of the island and the world-famous 1200-year-old Monastery of Hozoviotissa, herbal tours, culinary courses with traditional recipes, Greek dancing nights, visits to traditional houses to observe the way that locals lived in the past, as well as beach activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving and boat trips.
The hotel is situated in a perfect location in Amorgos island, within walking distance from the beach and with breathtaking views of the sea from every balcony. Social distancing rules are followed meticulously at the hotel’s common spaces and each room has a private entrance and balcony.
As the only 5* hotel in the island, the services offered are designed to meet the highest and most strict demands. For this reason and since the beginning of the pandemic, Aegialis Hotel & Spa underwent a thorough inspection on its hotel grounds and the staff received additional training in order to be completely aligned with the current health and safety protocols, thus making it one of the very first businesses in Greece to have been certified with the Covid-Shield by TUV AUSTRIA.
Every year the hotel undergoes several thorough renovations, making it an exciting destination for new and repeated guests who are always finding something new to experience. Over the past 2 years, the lounge and restaurant areas went through a major renovation, with the introduction of the brand new Apeiro lounge bar and a completely updated restaurant area, both of which feature large glass panels that offer breathtaking views of the Aegean. The award-winning Ambrosia Gallery restaurant, which is aligned with the social-distancing rules, offers a variety of traditional Greek meals, as well as gourmet, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.
The hotel’s guests also enjoy access to the Lalon Idor Spa facilities, which include a jacuzzi, hammam, indoor swimming pool and fitness center. The Spa’s highly trained staff also offer massage and beauty treatments, which are available to book upon request.
As a wellness destination, Aegialis Hotel & Spa has been the top choice of some of the world’s most famous yoga teachers, who have been bringing their groups of students for special retreats for decades. In addition to private retreats, the hotel’s guests can drop in to daily morning and evening group yoga classes, with the option to book individual classes as well.
In December 2020, the Aegialis School of Yoga was introduced for the first time, providing monthly Yoga Teacher Training programs that offer participants’ the opportunity to become a certified Yoga instructor while attending the teacher training course in the most beautiful and serene environment with an all-inclusive package that provides full-board accommodation at Aegialis Hotel & Spa. All classes are taught in spacious shalas that feature wooden floors and glass panels that provide breathtaking views to the sea and the participants are provided with sterilized and disinfected props during class.
Aegialis Hotel & Spa has also been a Wedding destination for several years, with a dedicated wedding planning team organizing the most memorable wedding ceremonies and celebrations in Amorgos island. Hundreds of couples have said “I do” or have chosen to renew their wedding vows in the picturesque locations of Amorgos, under the guidance of their Aegialis wedding planning team, which is always excited to discuss ideas and bring to life each couple’s most special day.
NEW YORK – Meropi Kyriacou, the new Principal of The Cathedral School in Manhattan, was honored as The National Herald’s Educator of the Year.
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