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Dare to Venture: 48 Hours in Paxos’ Alluring Greek Waters 🏝️

Take In Venetian Escapes, Appalachian Wonders, and Gothic Jewels.

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Catherine Beaumont
February 24, 2026

Hey there,

Skip the usual luxury script. This lineup moves from Paxos’ glass-clear bays to Cece’s skeleton lovers in gold to Coopers Rock’s cliffside stillness—for travelers who like their treats a little off-center.

Take a moment to see how designing around the guest experience, pacing, and place can turn the Riviera into a relaxed, modern backdrop rather than a cliché.

📰 Upcoming in this issue

  • 🛥️ Your 48 Hours in Paxos: Dare to Explore Greece’s Waters

  • 💍 Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi: A Gothic-Love Signet Ring

  • 🏞️ Coopers Rock, Where Appalachian Trails Meet Majestic Views

🛥️ Your 48 Hours in Paxos: Dare to Explore Greece’s Waters

Ditch overtouristed shores and predictable beach circuits. Paxos crafts intimate serenity with crystalline coves, olive-shaded hills, and Venetian treasures—for the luxe traveler pursuing genuine, undiscovered allure.

Key Takeaways:

  • 🌊 Beyond Sightseeing: Dive Sarakiniko on Antipaxos, explore Mongonissi caves, lounge Voutoumi beach, stroll Gaios' cobbles.

  • 🏛️ Cultural Gems: Visit Venetian Agios Nikolaos Castle, Panagia islet beaches, serene Lakka bay, charming Longos shore.

  • 🎨 Hidden Escapes: Caique to Orkos and Vrika bays, Trypitos' 20m stone arch—dodge yachts for true calm.

  • 🏖️ Elegant Arrival: Corfu ferry (1hr), Igoumenitsa (1.5hr), village evenings under olive groves.

💍 Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi: A Gothic-Love Signet Ring

For the “Wuthering Heights” press tour, Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi trade standard red-carpet sparkle for bespoke Cece Jewellery signet rings—18-karat gothic love tokens with heirloom detail.

Key Takeaways:

  • 🌙 Narrative Gothic Gold: 18-karat yellow gold signets with hand-engraved, enamel skeleton lovers in roses and thorns.

  • 💎 Eternal-Love Details: Diamond halo, Brontë’s “Whatever our souls are made of…” quote, plus “C&H” and “1847–2026” engravings.

  • 🎬 From Screen To Keepsake: Twin talismans devised by Cece Fein-Hughes and stylist Andrew Mukamal for Cathy and Heathcliff’s on- and off-screen bond.

  • 🧳 Luxe, Storied Heirlooms: London-made Cece Jewellery signets that move easily from late-night sofa to velvet-lined travel case.

🏞️ Coopers Rock, Where Appalachian Trails Meet Majestic Views

For luxury Appalachian escapes, Coopers Rock State Forest offers 12,747 acres of dramatic cliffs, misty hardwoods, and Cheat River vistas—serene retreats with historic allure.

Key Takeaways:

  • 🏞️ Raven Rock Trail: 2.5-mile moderate hike to quieter cliff ledges with panoramic canyon views and golden-hour sunsets.

  • 🔥 Henry Clay Furnace Trail: Easy shaded loop to 1800s iron ruins, blending history and family-friendly forest serenity.

  • 🛤️ Morgantown Access: 20-minute I-68 drive to WVU hub's boutique Hotel Morgan stays from $160/night with breweries.

  • ⛺ Year-Round Lodging: 50 state-park campsites or refined options, best late spring-fall for lush trails and foliage.

One last thing

If a weekend can hold Ionian light, a Brontë-coded ring, and a canyon overlook, it doesn’t need much else.

May your next escape be small in map size, big in afterglow.

Until our next edition,

Catherine Beaumont
Editor-in-Chief
Boston, Massachusetts
Flying Private

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