Summer Senses Luxury Resort

The eastern coast of the Greek island of Paros is the setting for Summer Senses Luxury Resort, and as Cycladic island settings go it’s pretty typical — which is to say that by global standards it’s absolutely idyllic. Summer Senses, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, is laid out like a luxe little village, its 100 rooms and suites distributed among a number of low-slung buildings that stretch terrace-style along the slope of a gentle hillside.

In fact the feeling is one of distinct neighborhoods: the social vibe of the main pool dominates at one end of the property, while the private pool suites nestle together at the other. The range of accommodations is helpful for tailoring your stay to your needs, but there’s not a subpar room in the house — even the deluxe garden-view rooms are stylish and comfortable, with marble bathrooms, private balconies or terraces, and modern touches like Marshall bluetooth speakers and Nespresso machines.

There’s a splendid beach a two-minute walk away, and of course plentiful lounge space by one of the hotel’s pools. There’s also a very thorough luxury spa and an impressively attractive and well-equipped gym. And to a pair of outdoor bars Summer Senses adds Gaia, a sort of upscale everyday Cycladic eatery, as well as the more rarefied Galazia Hytra, a collaboration with the Michelin-starred Hytra in Athens.