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MYKONOS & SANTORINI
The Perfect Greek Island Escapes
Mykonos, Greece

Pack your flip flops and hop on a ferry to Mykonos and Santorini. These are the most famous of the Greek islands, and you'll know why as soon as you approach their ports. The whitewashed buildings with their blue doors, the blue-domed churches, the charming windmills, and the azure waters welcome you to these international hotspots where it's all about feeling like a Greek god or goddess.

Show off your body catching some sun at the beach during the day in Mykonos, and show off your tan at night at a buzzing bar. Continue Greek island hopping and move on to Santorini where its spectacular setting is the perfect romantic escape and the postcard Greek island experience.

Think of Mykonos as a playground of the hot and fabulous (and those who aspire to be), and of Santorini as a honeymoon destination. You have not been to Greece until you've been to either of them.

Santorini, Greece

Top 10

  1. Walking around and watching the famous sunset in OIA, Santorini.
  2. Daytrip to the archaeological island of DELOS from Mykonos.
  3. LITTLE VENICE and its windmills, Mykonos.
  4. Psarou and Paradise BEACHES in Mykonos.
  5. Trendy SHOPPING in Mykonos.
  6. BAR-HOPPING in Mykonos.
  7. A stroll through the colorful cliffside streets of FIRA, Santorini.
  8. PERISSA BEACH, Santorini.
  9. THE RED BEACH, Santorini.
  10. Santorini's VOLCANO.




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The Best Mykonos & Santorini Hotels

DESIGN HOTELS:
Sleeping in style in Mykonos means a stay at the Theoxenia design hotel, while in Santorini, Hotel Vedema has modern design overlooking vineyards and the Aegean Sea. Know all the Design Hotels in Mykonos & Santorini HERE>>

BOUTIQUE HOTELS:
Apsenti Boutique Resort is an elegant and romantic choice for couples in Mykonos, while Santorini's Suites of the Gods Spa Hotel features Cycladic-style architecture and a wonderful décor for a special stay. Get to know these and more Boutique Hotels in Mykonos & Santorini HERE>>

CHARM HOTELS:
Traditional architecture and décor along with island views, is what Hotel Kivotos in Mykonos and Zannos Melathron DeLuxe Hotel in Santorini offer. Discover these and other Charm Hotels in Mykonos & Santorini HERE>>

ROOMS WITH VIEWS:
If you want to admire the islands from your room, choose Tharroe in Mykonos or Pegasus Suites in Santorini, but there are many more Hotels with Views in Mykonos & Santorini HERE>>

LUXURY HOTELS:
Traveling to the Greek Islands is always a special trip, so for many visitors, only the best will do. For that, Blu Grecotel Exclusive Resort is a top choice in Mykonos, while in Santorini you can splurge at the La Maltese Estate. Know more about these and other Luxury Hotels in Mykonos & Santorini HERE>>

CHEAP HOSTELS:
Orpheas Rooms is right by Mykonos' windmills and it's one of the island's best budget choices, while in Santorini consider Santorini Hostel with its traditional white and blue colors both inside and out. These and more Cheap Hostels in Mykonos & Santorini are HERE>>

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MORE MYKONOS, SANTORINI & GREEK ISLANDS:
Sights & Attractions
Hotels & Hostels
Bars & Clubs
Cafés & Restaurants
Shopping
Body & Soul
Gay & Lesbian
Map & Transportation
Mykonos Car Rental
Santorini Car Rental

Hotels & Hostels
The islands' best design, boutique, charm, luxury, and beach hotels, as well as cheap hostels with easy online booking at special rates. All of the best, special, and hip places to stay are HERE (Mykonos & Santorini Hotels & Hostels Guide)>>

Sights & Activities
The islands' must-sees and dos, island life, which beaches to go to, and daytrips -- it's all HERE (Mykonos & Santorini Sightseeing Guide)>>

Cafés & Restaurants
The best part about eating and drinking in Mykonos and Santorini are the views that often come with the food. While many of the islands' restaurants are touristy and overpriced, there many special places for a special meal, and we tell you about them HERE (Mykonos & Santorini Restaurants Guide)>>

Bars & Clubs
Stopping for the sunset is a must in both Mykonos and Santorini. Join everyone watching the sun disappear behind the horizon with a drink in hand, and continue trying different cocktails, bars and clubs through the night. Know exactly where to go HERE (Mykonos & Santorini Nightlife Guide)>>

Body & Soul
If you're planning to go to Mykonos or Santorini, you're obviously looking for an escape that will allow you to return home refreshed. In addition to the beautiful scenery and beaches that will guarantee that, you can also try this:
MYKONOS
The Spa at the Mykonian Mare Art Resort - If you're staying at this hotel, you can enjoy an in-suite treatment. If not, you can always make a reservation for just the spa and still be able to experience its polished comfort. It offers women the ability to restore a more youthful glow on their face, body, and hair using modern technology and special products.
Aphrodite Spa at Saint John Hotel - Feel revitalized at the sauna, Jacuzzi, steam bath, or massage rooms at this spa, where you can also go for aromatherapy, thalassotherapy, mud baths or invigorating massages. The expert staff also provides a number of beauty services for your skin, hair, hands, and feet.
SANTORINI
The Cave Spa at the Suites Of The Gods - The Cave Spa at the Suites of the Gods is housed in Santorini's oldest winery. It's been beautifully renovated to become this spa, but the walls remain romantically stained from years of wine storage. It only adds to the atmosphere of the space where you can experience exclusive rituals and treatments administered by professionals who use high-quality products to provide the ultimate spa experience in Santorini.

Shopping
From the expensive to the overpriced, there are many tempting buys in Mykonos and Santorini. Local crafts are the best buys, but stylish fashion and jewelry also end up in most visitors' shopping bags. The best shopping addresses in both islands are HERE (Mykonos & Santorini Shopping Guide)>>

Gay & Lesbian
As soon as you arrive in Mykonos you may very well feel you've stepped into a parallel universe where the majority of people is gay. Yes, in the summer months this famous Greek island is a gay mecca, and while Santorini is much less so, it's also a gay-friendly escape after the wild nights in Mykonos. Know exactly where to go HERE (Mykonos & Santorini Gay Guide)>>

Getting Around
How to go from the port or airport to the center of the islands and back, how to get around using public transportation, and islands map HERE (Mykonos & Santorini Airport & Transportation Guide)>>