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Exploring Greece’s new, improved and downright sexy isle of Zakynthos

Nypost · · 807 words · By Carole Sovocool
Luxury Tourism Destination Branding
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16 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Depending on what you qualify as an island (as opposed to a rock) there’s up to 6,000, with 227 of them inhabited.”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Greece has 6,000 islands/islets and that 227 of them are inhabited.
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web search NEUTRAL — The islands are the main characteristic of Greece’s morphology and an integral part of the country’s culture across the ages. The country includes 6,000 islands and islets scattered in the Greek Seas,…
https://www.visitgreece.gr/islands/
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web search NEUTRAL — The 12 islands of Greece are the following: Corfu, Zakynthos, Kefalonia, Lefkada, Ithaca, Paxi, Kythira, Hydra, Spetses, Poros, Aegina, and Salamis. These islands are located in the Ionian and Saronic…
https://www.greekisland.co.uk/travel-guides/how-many-greek-i…
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web search NEUTRAL — Just how many Greek islands are there? Take a guess. Got it? If you picked any number between 0 and 5,999, you’d be wrong. That’s right, there are 6,000 islands that belong to Greece. Sure, only 227 o…
https://www.efultimatebreak.com/blog/europe/greece/best-gree…
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“Zakynthos... it’s mentioned in Homer’s “Iliad” and “Odyssey””
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The claim is explicitly confirmed by a Wikipedia entry and multiple other web sources stating Homer mentioned Zakynthos in the Iliad and the Odyssey.
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web search NEUTRAL — The ancient Greek poet Homer mentioned Zakynthos in the Iliad and the Odyssey, stating that its first inhabitants were the son of King Dardanos of Arcadia called Zakynthos and his men.[4] Before being…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Zakynthos
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web search NEUTRAL — Homer mentions Zakynthos in both the Iliad and the Odyssey. The island’s nickname (given to it by the conquering Venetians) is “The Flower of the Levant.” It is said that 7,000 species of flowers grow…
https://www.anngoette.com/blog/2018/10/26/greece-with-my-gir…
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web search NEUTRAL — Here the island was destroyed by an earthquake in 1953, so most of it is new. The ancient Greek poet Homer mentioned Zakynthos in the Iliad and the Odyssey , stating that its first inhabitants were th…
https://www.dorisvisits.com/zakinthos-guide/
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“the stunning 158-square-mile island is worth it”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the specific area of Zakynthos as 158 square miles.
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“the hotelier Vithoulkas family, owners of the Lesante Collection”
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Multiple independent sources, including the official Lesante Collection site, LinkedIn, and a review site, confirm the Vithoulkas family owns the collection.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lesante is a family-run brand born from the vision of the Vithoulkas family, who remain personally involved in every detail of the guest experience. With a long tradition of creating exceptional hospi…
https://www.lesantecollection.gr/
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web search NEUTRAL — Owned by the Vithoulkas family, the Lesante Collection is a high-end hotel triptych: Classic, Blu and Cape.(Image credit: Lesante Collection). When to go and don't miss... Spring is an often-overlooke…
https://theweek.com/culture-life/travel/finding-zen-in-zakyn…
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web search NEUTRAL — Lesante Hotel Collection is a family owned company situated in Zakynthos island (Zante as it is commonly known) in the Ionian Sea of Greece. Mr Fotinos Vithoulkas, the founder, with his wife Maria emb…
https://www.linkedin.com/company/lesante-collection-luxury-h…
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“The original Lesante Classic hotel, which opened in 2009, is just 262 feet from Tsilivi Beach on the northeast coast”
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While sources confirm the hotel is near Tsilivi Beach, none of the provided evidence snippets explicitly confirm the opening year as 2009 or the exact distance of 262 feet.
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web search NEUTRAL — The location of the hotel is perfect – just about 3 minutes walk to the beach and about a 10-minute stroll into the main part of Tsilivi where all the restaurants and bars are. Honestly, we can't reco…
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g775851-d1453176-Re…
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web search NEUTRAL — Experience world-class service at Lesante Classic - Preferred Hotels & Resorts. The 5-star Lesante Luxury Hotel & Spa is just 80 metres from Tsilivi Beach and features 3 pools, 2 hot tubs and a childr…
https://www.booking.com/hotel/gr/lesante-spa.en-gb.html
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web search NEUTRAL — Tsilivi Beach in Zakynthos, Lesante Classic. But the focal point of the resort are the elegantly-appointed, spacious rooms and suites. There are 9 types to choose from, starting with the 30m2 (325 sq.…
https://www.grecomap.com/hotels/lesante-classic-luxury-hotel…
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“Lesante Blu in Tragaki. Opened in 2017”
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A web search result explicitly states the property opened in 2017 and is located in Tragaki.
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web search NEUTRAL — Situated in Tragaki, 7 km from Zakynthos Town, Lesante Blu Exclusive Beach resort boasts a private beach area, infinity pools and a spa centre. Member of the Leading Hotels of the World, the sea-view …
https://www.booking.com/hotel/gr/lesante-blu-exclusive-beach…
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web search NEUTRAL — #1 of 6 hotels in Tragaki. Visit hotel website.We stayed at Lesante Blu in early October in the honeymoon suite, which was an absolute dream. Everything was perfect from check-in to check-out. The tea…
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g663507-d10670887-R…
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web search NEUTRAL — Tragaki is blessed with beautiful beaches that showcase the natural beauty of Zakynthos Island. Golden sands stretch along the coastline, inviting visitors to relax and soak up the Mediterranean sun.Y…
https://www.agoda.com/lesante-blu-the-leading-hotels-of-the-…
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“With 92 suites, most with private pools”
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Two independent sources confirm the hotel has 92 suites and mention that some/many feature private pools.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lesante Blu features 92 suites, which all boast sea views across Kefalonia from spacious balconies and terraces, some of which feature private pools or Jacuzzis.
https://theluxurytravelexpert.com/review-lesante-blu-zakynth…
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web search NEUTRAL — Lesante Blu gathers 92 suites along low, white volumes that step down toward the water—private pools blinking like mirrors, wide decks catching sea breeze. An island retreat built for lingering, it’s …
https://hotelagio.com/hotel/lesante-blu-exclusive-beach-reso…
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web search NEUTRAL — We stayed at Lesante Blu in early October in the honeymoon suite, which was an absolute dream. Everything was perfect from check-in to check-out. The team is more than awesome.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g663507-d10670887-R…
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“Lesante Cape, which opened in 2022”
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Multiple independent sources confirm Lesante Cape opened in 2022.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lesante Cape Resort & Villas, member of The Leading Hotels of the World, is one of the very best resorts in Greece.Lesante Cape Resort & Villas opened its doors in 2022 and during the time of our visi…
https://www.wbpstars.com/hotel/lesante-cape/
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web search NEUTRAL — 27 Ιουλίου, 2022. Nestled in the lush countryside of Zakynthos, Lesante Cape opened its doors this summer, as the latest addition in the roster of award-winning Lesante Collection, and a proud member …
https://news.travelling.gr/2022/07/lesante-cape-the-epitome-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Lesante Cape Resort is a brand new 5* property, having opened in May 2022.Lesante Cape is family friendly, offering a safe, child-friendly infinity pool, a play area, babysitting services and a ki…
https://postcardsbyhannah.com/hotel-review-lesante-cape-zaky…
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“The 85 suites and 12 villas (all with pools) are built around a central square”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the specific number of suites (85) and villas (12) or their layout around a central square.
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“neighboring village, Akrotiri, which once housed Zakynthian nobility and artisans”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the historical inhabitants of Akrotiri village.
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“Within the complex you’ll find plenty to keep you happy, including 10 dining options.”
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“the Edge, a spectacular six-bedroom oceanfront villa”
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“Both Blu and Cape are part of The Leading Hotels of the World”
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“Shipwreck Beach in Navagio, now only visible by sea, since accessing the beach via footpaths is now prohibited.”
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“It’s named for the rusty old ship Panagiotis, which ran aground in the 1980s, allegedly while smuggling illegal goods.”
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“Nobelos, a seaside lodge and taverna on the water”
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