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10 Questions: Vella Ramasawmy, Iconic Santorini

In our General Manager series, we catch up with heads of hotels for personal stories and insider perspective. This week, we get to know Vella Ramasawmy of Iconic Santorini, a boutique cave hotel in Greece.

Q Best hotel room at the property:
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The Iconic Suite.

Q The hotel’s most interesting detail, service or historical tidbit:
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Our boutique cave hotel is located on the caldera, amid numerous historical buildings, monuments, and churches. The Iconic Suite itself was once the Imerovigli village bakery and still features the original wood oven.

Our boutique cave hotel is located on the caldera, amid numerous historical buildings, monuments, and churches. The Iconic Suite itself was once the Imerovigli village bakery and still features the original wood oven.
Q Favorite drink at the nearest bar:
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Tango Bar serves a wonderful fresh Mastiha Cocktail, comprised of Bombay Sapphire gin, Mastiha spirit, cucumber and freshly-squeezed lime juice.

Q Favorite dish at the nearest restaurant:
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Anogi Restaurant in Imerovigli serves a delightful Seafood Giouvetsi, prepared with fresh tomato sauce, shrimps and mussels.

Q The neighborhood shop or boutique you love:
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Ammos Stores in Fira trades a good selection of fashionable and high-quality clothing, jewelry, accessories and shoes.

Q Best touristy activity or outing to do in your city:
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A sailing cruise around the volcanic caldera is a must; visiting the Red and White beaches, Black Mountain, the Akrotiri Lighthouse, stopping for a swim in the hot springs. A delicious meal and local wine is served on board.

Q Best non-touristy activity or outing to do in your city:
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Hiking around some of Santorini’s secret spots with an experienced local guide, taking in ancient paths and picturesque alleys as you explore villages featuring untouched beauty and traditional settlements.

Q Outside the hotel lobby, what’s your hobby?
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Spending time swimming at Perivolos and Vlychada beaches or enjoying adventure sports like scuba-diving, sea-kayaking and kite surfing.

Q Your last holiday destination:
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Bali‘s beautiful beaches, a fishing trip, beach horseback riding, exotic water sports and a good round of golf.

Q Your next holiday destination, planned or wished:
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Fiji is the plan to appreciate the beauty of Pacific Ocean marine life, tranquility, and great island cuisine.