Mykonos

The most sophisticated hotel on the island, Santa Marina Resort & Villas offers a unique location with a private beach and sublime views.

Directly north of Mykonos’ main town, this 85-room minimalist hotel is a sanctuary of contemporary chic. Though technically walking distance, the hotel offers a 24-hour shuttle service into town as its located on a busy road across from the sea. Sparse interiors are painted in one of three hues, blue, rose and white, and let ocean views do most of the talking.

Of the 85 rooms, over half are Superior and worth the extra money as they come with private Jacuzzis. The hotel offers 13 one- and two-bedroom villas, and their five-bedroom Royal Villa works best for families or a large group. The holistic spa offers treatments featuring oils made from Virgin Greek olive oil and healing minerals from the Aegean Sea.

Tagoo restaurant is set around the infinity pool serving Greek Mediterranean with a hint of Italian cuisine by day and transforming into a Japanese restaurant called Kiku at night.