Escape to Greece: Luxurious Levanda Pelion Double Room Awaits!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because we’re diving headfirst into the luscious lavender embrace that is "Escape to Greece: Luxurious Levanda Pelion Double Room Awaits!" And let me tell you, after a week of intense research (read: daydreaming about sunshine and feta) I’m ready to spill the (Greek mountain) tea. Forget the polished brochures; this is the real deal, the good, the slightly-less-good, and the downright divine about this Pelion paradise.
First Impressions: Accessibility (and the Quest for the Perfect Shower)
Alright, let’s be real. Accessibility is huge. And while the brochure promises “Facilities for disabled guests,” which is nice, the specifics are what matter. This is where I had a little, tiny, mini freakout. They do have an elevator (essential!), and the website states "wheelchair accessible" - but I'd recommend calling ahead to clarify details like ramp access to the pool, and if any of the restaurants have ramps. This is Greece, after all, which means some things are wonderfully old-world charming and some things require a bit of…adventure. I'm betting accessibility is a strong point, judging by the overall vibe, but confirm, confirm, confirm. The devil, and the accessible shower, is in the details. And let's be honest, a good shower after a day of sunshine and wandering is a necessity.
Cleanliness & Safety: Because Let’s Face It, We’re All a Little Germophobic Now
Thank the gods! The pandemic has forced everyone to up their cleaning game, and Escape to Greece seems to be taking it seriously. They're flaunting the whole shebang: "Anti-viral cleaning products," "Daily disinfection," "Room sanitization between stays," "Sanitized kitchen and tableware items," and the pièce de résistance: "Staff trained in safety protocol." Phew! Look, I’m not saying I’m going to lick the doorknobs, but knowing they're on it gives me serious peace of mind. Also, the "Hand sanitizer" is a godsend -- my hands have never been so happy. And shoutout to the "Physical distancing of at least 1 meter" - thank you, thank you, thank you.
The Room: Levanda Magic (and the Blackout Curtains!)
Now, the good stuff. The rooms! “Luxurious Levanda Pelion Double Room Awaits!” isn't just a catchy headline. Picture this: "Air conditioning" blasting (essential!), "Blackout curtains" (HEAVEN!), and oh my god, "Extra long bed." (Hallelujah!). They have "Bathrobes," "Slippers," "Coffee/tea maker," and "Free bottled water." Honestly, I could move in. Seriously. I'm already picturing myself sipping coffee on the "Terrace" (because, of course, there's a terrace) and gazing at the mountains. The "Mirror" is important. The "On-demand movies" are an obvious joy. "Separate shower/bathtub?" Yes, please. And the "Smoke detector" is probably a good thing. All the "Safety/security feature" gives me a strong feeling that this place is a safe haven of sorts.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: My Stomach is Already Packing
Okay, so the food. This is where things get really interesting. They've got it all, or so it seems: "A la carte in restaurant," "Asian cuisine in restaurant," "Bar," "Breakfast [buffet]", "Coffee shop," "Restaurants," "Room service [24-hour]," and even a "Vegetarian restaurant." Honestly, I’m picturing myself stuffing my face with feta and olives for breakfast, followed by a dip in the pool, then a siesta. Then more food. The "Poolside bar" is calling my name loudly. And the "Happy hour?" Definitely a must. I mean, come on! We're in Greece. The "Snack bar" is smart. I love the "Coffee/tea in restaurant." "Desserts" in restaurants are a must for me. And the "Bottle of water" is definitely a must especially when that "Coffee/tea" turns into a few cocktails. I really hope I find a "Soup in restaurant" because that's exactly what is needed sometimes.
Ways to Relax: Body Scrubs and Poolside Dreams
This is where "Escape to Greece" truly sells itself. We're talking "Body scrub," "Foot bath," "Gym/fitness." "Massage," "Pool with view," "Sauna," "Spa," "Steamroom," "Swimming pool [outdoor]." And the real kicker "Swimming pool." I NEED that. The "Pool with view" is already setting my soul on fire. Honestly I am completely obsessed with "Spa." Body wraps? Sign me up! And the "Gym/fitness" is a nice amenity. They aren't pushing it- but it's there. And all those extra ways to relax are key.
Things to Do: Beyond the Pool (If You Can Drag Yourself Away)
Okay, so you might want to actually do something. While I can fully advocate for maximal poolside lounging, they do offer some other options. The "Car park [free of charge]" is awesome. "Airport transfer" is nice. I would always take advantage of "Car park [on-site]" just to be safe; just in case. The "Concierge" is always a plus. "Gift/souvenir shop" is important for me because, when I am in a foreign country, I usually want to get something for my friends and family.
Services and Conveniences: They've Thought of Everything (Probably)
"Daily housekeeping"? Yes, please and thank you. "Air conditioning in public area"? Bless. "Cash withdrawal"? Excellent. "Laundry service"? Essential. "Luggage storage"? Always handy. "Safety deposit boxes"? Brilliant. "Front desk [24-hour]?" Crucial. The "Invoice provided" makes business trips easier.
For the Kids: Because Family Vacations are a Thing
"Babysitting service," "Family/child friendly," "Kids facilities," and "Kids meal." If you're traveling with the little monsters, this is a big win.
The Extras (Because It’s the Little Things That Matter)
"Non-smoking rooms" (a must for some). "Pets allowed" is unavailable - but I am not traveling with pets, so I don't care. "Soundproof rooms" (bliss!). "Internet access – wireless" (thank you, modern world!). They offer a "Couple's room," a "Proposal spot," and "Room decorations."
The Offer: Escape to Greece - Your Pelion Paradise Awaits!
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Gapyeong's Hidden Gem: Secret View Pension's Unbelievable Views!
Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because this isn't your pristine, Instagram-filtered travel guide. This is the unfiltered, messy, and hopefully hilarious diary of my ill-fated – or maybe wonderfully fated, who knows? – trip to Pelion, Greece. And yes, I booked the Deluxe Double at LEVANDA in Vizitsa. Pretty fancy, right? We'll see about that.
The Pelion Pilgrimage: A Saga of Sunburns, Stray Cats, and Questionable Choices
Pre-Departure: The Calm Before the Chaos
- Phase 1: The "I'm Organized" Phase: Okay, I tried. I swear. Weeks before, I was all spreadsheets and color-coded packing lists. "Pelion in Autumn! Sunshine and serenity!" I typed, picturing myself, you know, reading a book. Ha. Turns out, organizing is a fantastic distraction from the actual doing part of travel.
- Phase 2: The Panic Buy: Suddenly, two days before departure? "OMG, I have NOTHING to wear!" Cue frantic online shopping. My suitcase now contains approximately 75% new, impractical items. (Yes, I did buy a sequined kaftan. Don't judge.)
- Phase 3: The Airport Debacle: "Just remember your passport," I told myself. Then, promptly left my phone on charge. Sprint back home, barely make the flight. Already sweaty and stressed. This is gonna be fun.
Day 1: Vizitsa, Or, "Where Did I Park?"
- Arrival at LEVANDA: The photos online? Stunning. REAL-LIFE? Still pretty damn gorgeous, but with a slightly more lived-in vibe. The "deluxe" room looks… well, it's not exactly what I expected. But hey, the view from the balcony is killer, and that's all that matters, right? Right?!
- The Parking Predicament: Vizitsa is charming. And it's built on the side of a mountain. Finding parking is like winning the lottery. I spent a solid hour circling, sweating, and muttering under my breath before finally squeezing my rental car into a space that probably wasn't actually a space. Fingers crossed I don't get towed.
- Lunch at a Taverna (The "Lost in Translation" Edition): Okay, first lesson: learn some basic Greek. I pointed, I gestured, I mumbled. Somehow, I ended up with a plate of something that looked suspiciously like… pickled octopus (don't hate, I've grown to love it). Tasted surprisingly good.
- Afternoon Stroll (and Cat Encounters): Vizitsa is picture-perfect. Cobblestone streets, bougainvillea spilling over walls, the scent of baking bread… Pure bliss. Except for the aggressive stray cats trying to steal my gyros. One little orange fella almost took my entire sausage. Respect.
- Dinner: The Lemonade Incident: Ate at a taverna in the square with a beautiful view. Ordered lemonade. Got something that tasted like it had been fermented with car exhaust fumes. Made a mental note never to order lemonade again.
- Evening: The Balcony Contemplation (and Mosquito Warfare): Sat on the balcony, trying to be "zen". Got eaten alive by mosquitoes. Contemplated buying one of those electric zappers but thought against because that's way more dramatic than I'm up for, but also, it's not, because I'M BEING EATEN ALIVE, DAMMIT! The view was worth it, though. Maybe.
Day 2: Tsagarada & The Hike I Almost Regretted
- Morning: Breakfast of Champions (and Despair): Breakfast at LEVANDA was… adequate. Okay, the bread was amazing. But the coffee? Let’s just say it had a very distinct "Greek" flavor, if you know what I mean.
- Tsagarada Bound: Decided to drive to Tsagarada, another village known for its plane trees. The drive itself was a journey – hairpin turns, breathtaking views, and my inner GPS screaming, "Are you sure you’re going the right way?!"
- The Plane Tree of Doom (aka the Biggest Tree I've Ever Seen): Tsagarada's main square is dominated by a massive plane tree, so big it has its own zip code. I stood there, mouth agape, feeling like a tiny ant. Took some pictures with it to prove I'm actually there.
- The "Easy" Hike That Wasn't: Decided to hike the trail to the Damouchari beach, as a simple little leg stretch. "Easy" they said. Yeah, right. This was more like a mountain climb, full of slippery rocks and the constant threat of a twisted ankle. Found myself questioning every life decision that led me to this point. Nearly cried. Made it though. Beach was stunning, and I felt a surge of adrenaline. And then the climb back up.
- Dinner and a Meltdown: Back at the taverna in Vizitsa, I ordered a glass of wine after the hike, and started to bawl about my failed plans. I am still not great at this traveling thing, and I'm starting to feel lost. The taverna owner gave me a free dessert. Bless him.
Day 3: A Day of "Just Because"
- Taking it easy Woke up later than planned. Read a book on the balcony. Realized my Kindle wasn't charged. Watched the same episode of Seinfeld for the fifth time. Bliss.
- Beach Day! Drove to Mylopotamos beach and spent the day swimming, sunbathing… and battling the relentless wind. The waves were crashing and so powerful, even a seasoned swimmer could feel the undercurrent. I felt so small.
- Tavery Hopping and Accidental Adventures Found a little tavern and ordered a meal, but I barely touched it. Headed over to a second place for a beer, but then after a while, I felt restless and went to a third. The food was bland and the servers were tired. But I made a friend at the third tavern!
- Dinner and a Lesson: Ate dinner early at a cafe, and actually got to know an old man named Dimitri who was always there. He taught me basic Greek, shared his past, and told me about this woman he once loved. I laughed, and I shed a tear. Life's so beautiful, even when it's not.
Day 4: Farewell From Vizitsa
- Packing Disaster and Departure: Woke up and packed. My suitcase? Now overflowing. The sequined kaftan found its way to the bottom, never again. I locked up my room, left the key, and headed to the car. The car was fine! I think.
- The Drive: The drive out back made me more aware of the beauty here. This is a place that's truly special. I'm sad to go, but, I feel ready for more.
- Final Thoughts: Pelion, you were messy, beautiful, frustrating, and utterly captivating. I got sunburned, ate questionable food, lost the plot, and, ultimately, found a little piece of peace. Would I come back? Absolutely. But next time, I'm bringing bug spray. And maybe learning a few more Greek words. And possibly a GPS that doesn’t judge my driving. Adios!
So, the Levanda Room... what's the hype? Is it *really* luxurious? I mean, seriously?
Alright, alright, hold your horses. Luxurious? YES. But not in the way you might think. Forget the gold-plated toilet seats (thank God, honestly, who needs that?). Think... *immaculately* clean. Like, cleaner than my conscience after a particularly virtuous salad. And the *smell*! Oh, the smell. Lavender. Obviously. But not that overpowering, sickly-sweet lavender. This was like… the real deal. The kind that calmed my perpetually-stressed-out nerves from the second I walked in. Seriously, I almost cried with relief. I'm not even kidding. Me, a grown woman, nearly wept because of a scent. That’s how good it was.
Okay, you sold me on the smell. But the "double room"? Is it actually big enough for, you know, *two* adults? Asking for a friend… who might be me... and who has a tendency to spread out.
Right, the space. Look, I'm a sprawler myself. I take up more bed real estate than a territorial bear. And I'm happy to report, yes, the Levanda room is indeed spacious. Plenty of room to waltz, do a yoga pose (badly, in my case), or accidentally kick your partner in the middle of the night. The bed... oh, the bed. It's like sinking into a cloud of fluffy dreams. Seriously, if I could've, I'd have packed it up and taken it home. (Don’t judge me!) My friend -- who, again, *might* be me -- had absolutely no complaints. And that, my friends, is saying something.
Pelion... is that just some random name they slapped on it? What's the area like?
Pelion. Ah, Pelion. Forget your crowded, tourist-trap islands. This is the *real* Greece. Imagine rolling hills covered in olive groves, hidden beaches where the only footprints are yours (and maybe a stray goat's), and quaint little villages that look like they time-traveled from another era. It's breathtaking. Seriously, breathtaking. The first morning, I walked out onto the little balcony, coffee in hand, and just gasped. Like, a proper, involuntary gasp. And look, I'm a cynical New Yorker, I don't gasp easily! It's genuinely stunning. You'll feel your blood pressure drop about 50 points. Just... pure magic. The villages are charming with little tavernas, and the food... oh god, the food. Simple, fresh, and utterly delicious.
But what about the downsides? Nothing's *perfect*, right? Surely there were *some* minor annoyances? Spill the tea, sister!
Okay, okay, you got me. There *were* some teensy, tiny, almost-not-worth-mentioning things. The Wi-Fi was a little… temperamental. Which, honestly, was probably a blessing in disguise, keeping me from endlessly scrolling through Instagram and actually enjoying the moment. (The little hypocrite in me says that). And, the walk from the parking (that did involve a slight uphill slope) – okay, the hill was a bit of a climb. Especially at 3 PM when you've overdosed on the incredible tzatziki (Worth it, by the way. Absolutely worth the slight panting). Oh! And I almost forgot. One tiny, tiny thing. The shower... it wasn't the most powerful shower in the world. But honestly? After a day of hiking, swimming, and generally soaking up the bliss that is Pelion, even a drizzle felt heavenly. I’m not saying it’s a spa-level experience, but honestly the rest of the whole entire experience was just… Perfect!
Food! Tell me about the food. Are we talking about greasy tourist traps and canned dolmades?
NO. Absolutely not. Run, don't walk, away from any place that serves canned anything. The food in Pelion is ridiculously good. Honestly, my biggest regret? Not having an extra stomach. Think fresh seafood, grilled vegetables bursting with flavor, and salads that are so unbelievably fresh, they practically jump off the plate. We’re talking about the real deal, the Greek grandmother cooking from scratch kind of food. Every taverna we went to had a different specialty, and every single one of them was memorable. The best olives I have ever tasted! Oh, and the feta! Forget everything you think you know about feta cheese, this is actual paradise. The best meal was this little taverna in a village perched on a cliffside. The food was simple, but the flavours... wow. Pure, unadulterated joy on a plate. I honestly still dream about it. I think I might have to go back... just for the food.
Okay, let's talk about the "Escape" part. What's the vibe? Are we talking all-night parties or quiet contemplation?
Okay, listen. "Escape" is the operative word here. This isn't some thumping, neon-lit party scene. This is about *escape*. About breathing. About reconnecting with yourself, and with the world around you. It's more likely you'll be enjoying a quiet glass of wine on your balcony watching the sunset (with that incredible lavender fragrance wafting up from our room) than you will be doing shots. Trust me, I’m all for fun, but what Pelion offers is about a different kind of experience. Think quiet contemplation, long lunches, exploring the local villages, and just... being. It's a place to shed your worries and soak up the beauty. It's about slowing down, and appreciating the simple things. Which is exactly what I needed! Believe me.
Any tips for making the most of the trip? Like, what should I *really* pack?
Pack light. Really. You'll be doing a lot of walking, and hills. Comfortable shoes are essential. I’m talking flat, supportive sandals and maybe a pair of hiking boots, just in case you get ambitious (I actually did hike, and I’m not a hiker! The scenery was just too enticing). A light jacket or sweater for the evenings. A swimsuit, obviously. And sunscreen. Loads and loads of sunscreen. The sun in Greece is no joke. And honestly, pack an open mind and a willingness to be amazed. Oh! And a good book. Or three. There's nothing better than curling up with a great book on your balcony, listening to the cicadas sing. And, oh yeah… a camera. Because you're gonna want to take about a thousand pictures. I did.
Would you go back? And if so, when are we booking?!
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