In the Dodecanese, samphire (kritamo) is a cherished delicacy, foraged from rocky coastlines.
This crunchy, salty green, often tossed in salads or served alongside fish, captures the essence of the Aegean’s wild, untamed nature. Samphire’s unique taste is a reminder of the islands’ connection to the sea, a thread that runs deep through their history and cuisine.
A property might have a resident bison herd as its welcome committee, a flock of friendly flamingos photobombing on the reg, or even an adolescent elephant thinking it’s cool to drink from the pool. Why not? After all, it’s an animal’s world. We’re just living in it. From Alaska to Africa, these 13 hotels and resorts allow you to binge-watch wildlife to your heart’s content.