Unrivalled seascapes, sensational views and a wealth of exciting things to do: The Greek islands are jaw-droppingly beautiful, world-class destinations with something for everyone. From wild and glamorous, to off-the-beaten-track, there are islands as if tailor-designed for you – and it’s not just one, but several, since Greece has more than 200 inhabited islands and some 6.000 thousand in total.
Sure, with its hefty mix of glamour, 5-star accommodations, no-holds-barred partying, jaw-dropping scenery, fine dining and paradisiacal beaches, Mykonos is as exciting a holiday destination as it gets.
So you’ve booked your dream holiday at the best luxury hotel in Mykonos. Of course, you won’t want to spoil the fun looking like an amateur – or even worse, a tourist. What to pack for Mykonos, then, to unleash your style-forward, inner goddess and look like a million dollars?
With a signature mix of breathtaking beaches, award-winning restaurants, extravagant boutiques, iconic 5-star luxury hotels, white-glove services and dusk to dawn champagne-drenched parties, Mykonos has been the playground of the hedonistic-seeking jet-set since the 1970s. This is when the international gay community began to pour in too. Inspired by Jackie Kennedy Onassis, their quintessential style icon –and one of the island’s greatest fans, they were among the first to discover a taboo-less, safe haven, where no judgement was held, least of all on the basis of one’s sexuality.
Yes, you’ve heard all about the glorious beaches, the wildly glamorous nightlife and the misbehaving celebrities. But you probably know little or next to nothing about its myths, legends and history. Were you aware, for example, that Mykonos once played second fiddle to Delos, which was antiquity’s most cosmopolitan centre? Get ready to dive head to toe in whitewashed island allure with these fun and interesting Mykonos facts.
Brimming with symbolism and energy, Christmas is a time of elation and joy around the world, whether you are a devout Christian or not. And what is putting the icing on the cake are these special, one of a kind rituals that small societies retain and cultivate over the years.
More and more couples every year flock to Mykonos to seal their love for one another in a wedding or civil partnership ceremony in their favourite summer destination. For some perhaps it even marks a return to the place where their spark originally kindled -there is no shortage of great love stories that have commenced with a sunset cocktail in Little Venice. For others, the sheer beauty of the island is the lure – what could be more romantic than marrying the love of your life with an Aegean sea backdrop, against the tangerine sky or in a picture-perfect church, surrounded by your nearest and dearest?
Autumn in Mykonos means sunkissed days and balmy nights, calm crystalline waters and brilliant blue skies. Gold beaches you can enjoy without having to fight for a coveted seafront reservation. Whitewashed alleys in which you can actually walk – no fear of bumping into your annoying neighbour back home, but every chance of stumbling across one of the cute Pelican mascots. World-class monuments, art galleries and museums, you can explore without having to beat the hordes. And those top instagrammable spots you’ve been seeing on your feed all summer long, against which you may now pose without this or that tourist ruining your perfect shot…
Golden beaches, glamorous people, 24/7 partying, mega yachts, Instagram’s top influencers and paparazzo-chased celebrities parading on the cobblestone labyrinth alleys of a quaint whitewashed medieval town. Yes, everything you’ve heard about the island of the winds is true – and even more electrifying than you might imagine. But how can you take it all in without missing out on even a moment’s fun? The key is to choose to stay at the appropriate Mykonos accommodation: One that is strategically located at the epicentre of the action and attractions, yet still allows you to get this much needed good night’s rest. After all, you’d be wanting to keep your stamina levels up on the island that never sleeps.
