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Mykonos is known for its beach parties, expensive restaurants and general hedonistic vibe
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vibrant sherbet hues, with its volcanic crater, Nea Kameni, casting a dramatic silhouette. A magnet for honeymooners and Instagram bloggers,
Santorini is one of the Cyclades islands. Tanks to its distinctive volcanic environment, the island is full of intriguing places to explore: black sandy beaches, the sulphur hot springs that fizz at the foot of the Nea Kameni, and the craggy, molten surface of the crater itself. A word of warning: the compact capital, Fira, is a
popular cruise stop, and its cobbled streets can become crowded with tourists. As for those sunsets, Oia, the blue- domed town to the north of the island, gets packed full of people eager to witness the spectacle. Fortunately, the island is brimming with boutique
boltholes that allow for escape. Recent additions include Istoria Santorini, a contemporary 12-suite retreat set along the black sands of Perivolos Beach, and Canaves Oia Epitome, a secluded luxury resort just outside of Oia.
MYKONOS Tis 90 sq km island in the Cyclades is known for its beach parties, expensive restaurants and general hedonistic vibe (it’s a favourite among the yacht crowd, celebs and the gay community). Tere are only a handful of taxis on this barren rock, which has little in the way of greenery in summer, but those who feel daring can rent a quad bike. Mykonos Town is movie-set beautiful with cascading
pink bougainvillea, blue-and-white painted streets, and little bars and tavernas that look over the sea. Opened in 2018, Kensho Psarou hotel has 29 rooms with terraces and hot tubs or plunge pools. Last year, Small Luxury Hotels of the World added the new Mykonos Riviera hotel to its collection. Te Grace Mykonos, Bill and Coo, and Mykonos Blu are other noteworthy boutique options.
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ABOVE: The white cube-like buildings of Mykonos Town RIGHT: Medieval streets in Rhodes
If you want to sunbathe peacefully on the beach all
day, choose another island. Mykonos is the place to come for dancing in the sea aſter lunch at Nammos, ordering oversized bottles of Belvedere vodka at Scorpios beach club, and sunset drag shows at Jackie O’. Everywhere serves incredible food. Outside of April to October it becomes a lot quieter, with many places shutting down for the winter.
RHODES Te largest of the Dodecanese islands, at about 1,400 sq km, Rhodes’ medieval city achieved UNESCO status in 1988. A labyrinth of cobbled alleyways, the Old Town is home to Gothic architectural gems such as the Palace of the Grand Masters, and the Street of the Knights of St John of Jerusalem, who formerly ruled the city. Rhodes’ complex history – it also spent time under the
rule of the Turks and Italians – means the island is also home to Byzantine churches and Roman ruins as well as Venetian forts and buildings from the Ottoman period. Te New Town caters to those looking for beaches, bars and shopping, and the east coast is well known for the clifop
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