Mykonos, Greek Islands, Greece - Unravel Travel TV
A Greek island like no other, rustic chic combined with ancient myth. Mykonos is not your average Greek island. This sophisticated retreat in the heart of the Cyclades has been considered a special place for thousands of years, long before the rich and famous created the need for celebrity playgrounds. Mykonos is 30 square miles of barren land in the Aegean Sea with its white sugar cube structures, boutique shops and idyllic harbours. Mention Mykonos and many will refer to its glittering nightlife and gay scene. It is possibly the most gay friendly island I have visited, but the real appeal of Mykonos is the variety of entertainment for everyone. Also its close proximity to the other islands makes it an ideal base for anyone keen to backpack around the Greek islands during the summer. The temperature is typically Mediterannean with glorious sun from April through to September.
Mykonos town is the core of the islands action. Its a white-washed warren of narrow cobbled streets designed to confuse pirates in days gone by but now equally capable of baffling the tourist. But the myriad winding streets also mean you find yourself stumbling upon the islands iconic windmills, local celebrity pelicans and no small number of decadent jewellery stores. Little Venice, an area named after the wooden seafront buildings overhanging the water, provides numerous stop-off points. You can watch the people stream by at the classy, but rather expensive Sea Satin restaurant or try more affordable Greek fare in the attractive setting of the waterfront area. Meals will set you back from €20 with wine provided you stick to the cheaper options. Or you can sip on your drink of choice to the sound of the water lapping against the balcony edge at cocktail venues such as Rhapsodies.
Hiring a moped is a great way to explore the island but be prepared for wind-swept hair due to the powerful winds that swipe at the island from the north. Mykonos has some of the best beaches of the Cyclades, and as long as you are prepared to share them, the sheltered bays of the southern coastline are by far the most popular. Agios Yannis is one of the most famous as it was the location for the movie Shirley Valentine. There is no shortage of sunloungers and umbrellas, as you recuperate after the night before and relax in preparation for the night ahead. For those wanting a more remote sunwhorshipping experience the tranquil Agios Sostis and the private Super Paradise are only accessible by boat.
Not all the beaches in Mykonos are just places where you sunbathe and swim. Towards the latter part of the afternoon, bars such as Tropicana on Paradise beach, are where the party gets started. On the party beaches the cocktails flow freely, and the whole beach swings to the rhythm of an MTV beach party. Popular nightspot Cavo Paradiso, complete with pool, perches on the rocks above Paradise beach while the rather ironically named Space is the superclub in the centre of Mykonos town.
Despite its arid beauty, Mykonos is not a mecca for the culture vulture. There are a few small mildly interesting museums but the main sightseeing of significance is the unihabited island of Delos. Today the island is effectively a big open-air museum where you can visit the Great Temple of Apollo, built in 476 BC. You can visit all the treasures in a couple of hours. The ruins are one of the most important architectural showcases in the region, having become the centre of pilgrimages for the followers of Apollo, around the temple of whom a whole city sprang.
Where to stay in Mykonos is a delightful decision, if you can afford to splash the cash. There are incredible boutique hotels, with the Kivotos being one of the most desirable. Just 10 minutes from Mykonos town, this resort has 40 rooms eah individually deocarted by famous artists. Its pool area will beg you to stay around all day with its incredible sea views and a cocktail bar. There is also a private beach with water sports. A close match in comfort and style is the Tharroe Mykonos Hotel which has an onsite spa and panoramic views of the Aegean sea. For those with tighter budgets there are self-catering apartments to be found right across the island with the Paolas Town apartments being a particularly charming option.
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Incredible Santorini - Greece
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Cousteau looked for the lost city of Atlantis here. On Santorini
Crescent-shaped Santorini (or Thíra), the precious gem of the Aegean, is actually a group of islands consisting of Thíra, Thirassiá, Asproníssi, Palea and Nea Kaméni in the southernmost part of Cyclades.
Did you know that the whole complex of Santorini islands is still an active volcano (the same as Méthana, Mílos and Nísiros) and probably the only volcano in the world whose crater is in the sea? The islands that form Santorini came into existence as a result of intensive volcanic activity; twelve huge eruptions occurred, one every 20,000 years approximately, and each violent eruption caused the collapse of the volcano’s central part creating a large crater (caldera). The volcano, however, managed to recreate itself over and over again.
Theoxenia House, Kifissia, Athens - Greece. Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Welcome to Theoxenia House hotel, a proud member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, that is a perfect blend of historic neoclassical charm & modern day luxury, an ideal contemporary elegant suburban sanctuary where a warm Welcome to guests is a tradition.
Theoxenia House hotel with its 12 unique suites has become a haunt for leisure professionals and captains of industry and represents for both an outstanding value and a convenient location.
Sailing Mykonos with Mykonos On Board
Some days are immediately our favourites. This was one of those days. Thank you Mykonos On Board Sailing Trips. And we're so glad that Bryan's brother, Evan, and his fiancée, Melissa, could join us!
Mykonos Adonis Hotel - Mykonos island, Greece
MYKONOS ADONIS is a family hotel in Mykonos Chora.
Situated in a central point, it has easy access to the market and the beach (only 200 m away). The hotel is built on the top of a hill and offers panoramic view of the Town and the Aegean Sea.
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8 luxury cruise ships that aren't floating hotels
It may have been the best night's sleep I've ever had. Setting sail aboard the Star Flyer out of Athens in the middle of the night was serene and dreamy.
A gourmet meal, a cocktail (or two) and I was ready to collapse in my quarters.
The Star Flyer -- a four-masted, 16-sail luxury sailing ship -- holds only 170 passengers maximum (and there weren't that many on my trip).
But it offers the deluxe amenities of the larger cruise ships combined with the romance and adventure of a time-tested, fully rigged vessel that draws its power from the wind.
I awoke early the next day, nearly dawn, and wandered up on deck.
A busy international crew, few who spoke English, had us well under sail.
On the horizon, Turkey, where Kusadasi would be our first port of call, with guided trips to Ephesus, of biblical fame, and the reputed final home of Jesus' mother Mary.
Someone handed me hot coffee.
The sun rose over the Aegean Sea.
It all felt right and timeless.
An eight-day cruise like this around the Mediterranean and Aegean offers a much grander sense of adventure and smaller onboard population than larger engine-powered cruise lines.
Here are eight ships, scattered around the planet, that'll sail passengers to a more exclusive cruise vacation.
This four-masted ship, 360 feet long, holds a crew of 72 and 170 passengers, many of whom will become close mates by the end of the trip.
It's casual elegance aboard ship, with comfortable cabins, open-seating dining, two swimming pools and other amenities.
But it's the dynamics of feeling the pull of 16 full sails trimmed for maximum speed in open water that will have passengers giggling and singing their own sea shanty.
Standing on the teak deck, there's a sense of old adventure and new discovery.
The Star Flyer offers island-hopping throughout the Mediterranean in the summer and heads to the Caribbean from November to April.
Day trips are educationally fun, with stops at salty tavernas complete with retsina and ouzo, Greek orthodox churches, ancient Greek ruins and postcard-worthy villages and ports.
Nothing beats the view of your harbored sailing vessel from atop a Greek hill.
Island Windjammers' Caribbean-based Diamant is one of three tall-masted ships the company operates.
Twelve passengers will enjoy a laid back version of playing adult hooky, in a truly relaxed fashion.
From its home port in St. George's, Grenada, the 100-foot schooner follows the Windward Islands, visiting a selection of ports.
We have found the perfect mix, says Shannon Manno, part of the all-woman company based in Florida. Good food, great cabins, good quality.
We'll have your feet on the sand 20 minutes after breakfast. You'll visit villages, walk on the beach, or see a turtle sanctuary.
Underwater boat lights that attract cool fishies, says Manno, and a night swim with a rope swing will cap the perfect day.
Plus there's no Wi-Fi onboard.
We encourage face-to-face socializing, adds Manno. And we're happy about that. It's chill and laid back.
This is less formal than certainly any large cruise ship, and significantly more relaxed than other tall-masted or alternative cruises.
The Diamant, says Manno, is its own world.
Wind Star
Captain Belinda Bennett has the perfect schedule -- summers in the Mediterranean, winters in the Caribbean.
In addition to being the first female and first black captain in Windstar's history, she is the first black female captain in the commercial cruise industry.
She guides the Wind Star, a 360-foot yacht that feels like a personal pleasure craft.
A 100-person crew attends to the 148 passengers who bunk in 73 well-appointed staterooms (plus one deluxe 220-square-foot owner's suite, complete with ocean view).
And sure, the Wind Star offers a spa, a watersports platform, a casino, lounge, library, pool and absolutely gourmet dining, but its charms run deeper.
It's luxury at a relaxed pace. The wind pulls and pushes the ship toward endless adventure, whether it's the Mediterranean or Caribbean. It's active travel.
There are some fabulous places, offers Capt. Bennett, that cruise ships like Wind Star call at whereby you get to see multiple cities and islands you would not normally see by staying in one place.
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Nissos Thira Hotel Santorini - Santorini - Greece
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Renovated in 2009, the hotel comprises 20 fully equipped rooms with modern facilities and it is both a comfortable and pleasant residence - the perfect choice for low-budget travellers. Facilities include a lobby with 24-hour check-out service, a hotel safe and a TV lounge.
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