Facing a tranquil green park in the Kifissia area of north Athens the boutique hotel Semiramis is the creation of designer, Karim Rashid. Member of Design Hotels worldwide, the Semiramis ideally combines design, comfort and functionality.Works from the owner’s extensive art collection including pieces by Jeff Koons, Sue Webster and Tim Noble can be viewed at the Semiramis bi-annually rotating exhibition in public hotel spaces. All its guestrooms and public areas carry Rashid’s distinctive signature. Light pinks and greens, oranges and subtle yellows are reproduced in walls, floors, furnishings and fittings for an energetic atmosphere. Semiramis’ global guests may stay in touch with the world or the office – internet TVs complete with cordless keyboards come as standard. The hotel’s two-level restaurant and bar, serve contemporary Greek, European and international flavours.The Semiraris is right on Kefalari Square, 5 minutes from Kifissia. It is 10 minutesom the business centre of Marousi and 30 minutes from the centre of Athens.

Macedonia. One of the prefectures of Northern Greece, Macedonia (Makedonia ), is the second largest prefecture in all of Greece, and the city of Thessaloniki is the second most important in Greece after Athens. Macedonia is a collection of diverse landscapes. As the nature changes from region to region, so do the people, culture and traditions. The city of Thessaloniki is surrounded by beautiful scenery. To the east lies Chalkidhiki, a seaside paradise made up of heavenly beaches, unspoilt wilderness and the solitary world of Mount Athos. The destinations are many, and make up a mosaic of images, aromas and surprises: Serres, Drama, Kavala, Edessa, Kozani, Veria, Katerini – the options are endless, as are the experiences. To the west, the landscape becomes calm and tranquil. You’ll be inspired by the grand mansions and churches of Kastoria. Book a room with Semiramis and feel a sense of serenity in the mountainous region of Vitsi or take time to reflect at the lakes of Prespa. Semiramis is located at 48 Charilaou Trikoupi Str., Kifissia, Athens, 145 62, Greece . Its central location makes it an ideal base for enjoying the local attractions in the area or for making daytrips to some of the best-known tourist destinations such as the evocative landscape of Grevena, where nature rewards visitors with a unique feeling of tranquility. Experience the remarkable culture of eastern Macedonia by embracing the customs and traditions of the locals. Here you’ll enjoy 365 days of diverse activities from water sports to skiing, trekking and bird watching. Whether you come for an extended winter or summer holiday or a short weekend getaway with friends and family, Macedonia is one of those destinations that will help you create experiences you’ll never forget.