Avant Mar, 38-room boutique hotel, opened in July on the Greek island of Paros.

Avant Mar is located on Piperi beach on the Aegean and is about a four-minute walk from the fishing village of Naousa.

The hotel offers a blend of contemporary design, traditional architecture and a style both casual and elegant.

Eateries include Matsuhisa Paros, the first Nobu-style restaurant on the island, with an open kitchen concept, a sushi bar and a resident DJ. 

All-day dining is also available at Thymes, under the direction of chef Dimitris Katsanou, and Figs pastry shop serves traditional Greek sweets and pastries.

A semi-outdoor wellness area offers spa treatments as well as open-air yoga and Pilates.

The property is accessible from Athens by plane or by high-speed ferry from the ports of Piraeus and Rafina. 

Nightly rates start from about $664 a night.

NOTE: As of Tuesday afternoon, Paros, along with the rest of the Cyclades, has not been affected by the wildfires in Greece, according to multiple news outlets. As always, stay current about alerts and advisories via the U.S. State Department.

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