Greece

2015, 2022

See my travels below to Mykonos, Santorini, and various islands of the country.

Mykonos

Mykonos is a small island in the southern Aegean Sea that is part of the Cyclades island complex. It is known for its cosmopolitan atmosphere, pristine beaches, luxurious hotels, designer boutiques, and crazy party scene. Comparable most likely to Ibiza, Spain.

May 2022

🏨 Hotel

Mykonos No5 Luxury Suites & Villas is a boutique hotel located in Ornos,

Best hotel experience ever that overlooks the bay! It's a destination for those wishing to indulge in a luxurious and peaceful vacation.

Location: Mykonos No5 is situated on a hill in the Kanalia Village of Ornos, offering unobstructed views of the Aegean Sea.
Accommodations: The hotel offers self-catering and tastefully decorated suites and villas with Aegean Sea views. The accommodations are minimalistic yet luxurious, with elegant decor
The hotel is located close to Elia Beach, which is known for its exclusivity. Guests can also explore the island of Mykonos from the hotel.
Overall, the hospitality of this place blew us away

Transportation:

Rent a Car (we found the best method since taxis aren't the cheapest. Also having a car made it easier to get around the island)
Taxis
ATVS
Hire a personal driver for the weekend (Great for big groups!)

Where to eat

Zaya- An elegant Mediterranean restaurant located close to the shore of Mykonos Town and offers a variety of dishes cooked with fresh local ingredients
Scorpio- It's a beach club during the day but the dinner was great too

Things to do:

Roaming the streets of downtown Mykonos and listening for the music has worked out great to find out spots
Southern beaches / beach clubs
- Paradise Beach for the day (day: Paradise beach club, Tropicana. Night: Cavo Paradiso)
- Agrari beach
180 degrees for sunset- the perfect spot to watch the sunset!

Lighthouse- We've been told it is a great spot to check out for sunset too

Beach Clubs

Principote beach club (New!)
- (north side of the island) very chill / relax in a super upscale atmosphere

Scorpio
- Best days are Sundays
- Make RSVP for sunset drinks and a separate RSVP for dinner

Other beach clubs that we didn't get a chance to check out

Super paradise
Liasti beach club
Destino Pacha Mykonos
Ftelia Pacha

Mykonos Town

Scarpa bar-“Hidden” bar/club near the ocean in downtown.
Astra- our favorite spot to hang out after dinner. You can buy tables or sip on great cocktails inside where there are glowing stars on the ceiling.

Santorini

August 2015

Santorini is a beautiful island in the southern Aegean Sea with multicolored cliffs, world-famous sunset vistas, and astonishing volcanic scenery

. It is often described as the supermodel of the Greek islands and is a popular tourist destination

Transportation:

Taxis
ATVS

Things to do:

Santos Winery
- Offers breathtaking views of the caldera and cliffs

Oia for sunset
- Go early with a glass of wine to witness the most beautiful sunset of the water and cliffs
Red beach
Black beach
Santorini Volcano