MAY Issue

MAGAZARION 

What’s inside 

1)Manager message 

2) Palm Beach Park

3) Temperature May

4) Bookings

5) Mycoast

6) Tsoureki

7) Easter in Zakythos

 

Manager Message

It is with great pleasure that we welcome friends, old and new, who have been with us on our hospitality journey for decades, to the wonderful Exclusive New Age. On one of the most amazing islands of our country, we have moved on to the next generation of hospitality. As the CEO of this company we call Arion Holiday Destination, I am traveling with my colleagues this summer with one and only motorcycle (YOU). During this time, You will see events unfold that have not yet appeared and add to the (unique) we want to call ourselves. Four Accommodations and a unique beach with new features and communities are ready for unique summer Stories We are proud of our Exclusive Philosophy, in the most impressive and pristine location of Zakynthos, and we hope it will meet your expectations. We look forward to taking you on a journey with this living vision that began 20 years ago and is in full development... Happy Summer

Palm Beach Park

First of all, it came as a natural outcome of the demands of our guests. I grew up in this place and learned to love and respect it with principles that were shaped by my contact with tourism from a young age. Beyond that, I have always had the vision to bring together many disciplines. This combined with the breathtaking view and the surrounding landscape was an inexhaustible source of inspiration. We have faced and continue to face all the challenges of unifying this complex of buildings under a common operation. The only thing that is certain is that what is being prepared will be unprecedented in local history and we are eagerly awaiting our first visits. Stay tuned

Temperature May 

Booking 

We live Daily but blessed experience by many travelers who want to spend the holidays with us to contact us directly at Bookaionhotelzante@gmail.com Our hotels have specific agreements that do not allow for direct booking, as the use is by exclusive agreement. If you can't find a place to stay in one of our hotels, it would be our pleasure to see you at Palm beach park for a summer experience on the sand different from what you have known.

MyCoast 

"Technology is coming to help us. The beaches are recorded from recent satellite photos and at the same time open data. Every citizen can download it for free', the MyCoast application for the observance of legality in coastal areas and beaches. Through "MyCoast", citizens can check whether the legality of the concession conditions is respected on the beaches they are on and submit a relevant complaint in cases of exceeding the concessions or arbitrary occupation. In the next phase with the integration of an Artificial Intelligence tool, the legality will be automatically checked by the information systems. "MyCoast" contributes to ensuring the free access of all citizens to the coasts, to the strengthening of transparency in the granting of beaches, as well as to the organized utilization of public property. At the same time, it also has a positive impact on environmental protection.

Tsoureki 

The most important religious celebration in the GREEK Orthodox calendar is Easter, and visitors to the island will find whole host of activities throughout the Easter week.

Visitors are welcome to observe the church  services and the local bakeries will tempt you with all traditional treats including ( tsoureki) bread sweat and more..For the locals Easter Sunday lunch is traditionally a young lamp on the barbecue.  

Tsoureki recipe visit:http://www.mygreekdish.com/recipe/tsoureki-recipe-traditional-greek-easter-bread/

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Easter in Zakynthos  Program 

Tsoureki recipe v 1. Litany of the Crucifix on Holy Friday

Holy Friday is a day of grief. People fasten even more strictly on this day, while they dress formally and go to Zakynthos town to mourn the crucifixion of Jesus.
So, at noon a ceremony takes place that can’t be seen anywhere else in Greece- it’s typical for Zakynthos! Priests carry a big crucifix across the town accompanied by the philharmonic orchestra. People gather around 2.00 p.m. at the Solomos square dressed in grief to wait in reverence for the crucifix. The litany arrives and a priest enters the podium in the middle of the square and with a sorrowful music played by the philharmonic orchestra in the background and holds the crucifix high for all faithful to see, and share their grief…

2. Τhe “Epitaph” before sunrise
Holy Friday however isn’t over after that! In the evening, every village mourns the death of Jesus Christ carrying an “Epitaphios” (symbolic bier of Jesus Christ)- decorated with flowers by women and children- around the village, while the faithful follow the procession…
In Zakynthos Town however, something special happens: The “Epitaph” procession takes place after midnight! The exact time is calculated according to the time the sun rises and is usually around 3 a.m.! Some go for a drink at night and stay awake over night; others wake up and make their way to town some time after midnight. The town, however, is more crowded than at midday! And of course the philharmonic orchestra wouldn’t miss from there!
When the “Epitaphios” is returned to the church, a special mass starts. And by sunrise the “First Resurrection” is simulated, with loud noises, bellringings and the lights turning on and off. While outside, people form a circle and break their “stamnes” (clay pitchers) in the middle of the circle.
After that long night, the sunrise is always a little bit more beautiful to watch!

3. The Resurrection
After the sleepless night, some go sleep, but most continue the preparations for the evening and the following day. So at night, on Holy Saturday people dress elegantly and gather at the square of their village’s church, with their beautifully decorated candles, waiting for midnight. When the clock hits 12, fireworks are shot, while the priest hands out the Holy Fire, which is spread from candle to candle until everyone has a small Holy Fire burning. At the same time villagers enthusiastically say to each other, “Christos Anesti” (Jesus Christ is resurrected), while others answer “Alithos Anesti” (he truly is!) Then they gather at home to eat the traditional “magiritsa”.

4. Easter Sunday, the big feast!

Tradition has it that on Easter Sunday amidst the euphoria accompanying Christ’s resurrection, family and friends gather early in the morning and roast lamb on a spear, while enjoying traditional music, snacks and making competitions with each other on the resistance of the red-coloured eggs. At noon when the lamb is crusty and well-done, they gather around the table and have a big feast!aster-b

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