I shared my Mykonos travel diary with you yesterday, so today I have a cheat sheet for your own future visit. Because I know you want to visit those turquoise waters, yes? Despite its reputation as a party island, Mykonos is the ultimate bohemian paradise in the Mediterranean for a laid-back getaway, whether or not nightclubs and dance parties are your thing!
In three words: bohemian, fashionable, laid-back
Where to stay: San Giorgio Hotel
What you must see: Mykonos Town with its famed windmills and “little Venice,” plus as many beaches as you have time to sunbathe on around the island
Beaches by personality: Paradise & Super Paradise (party), Paranga & Panormos (chill), Psarou (yacht crowd), Agios Sostis & Ftelia (secluded), Kalafatis (surfer crowd)
Don’t leave without: eating lunch at Kiki's
Where to eat: Kiki's above Agios Sostis for freshly grilled lunch; local institution Niko’s for traditional Greek fare; Sea Satin Market for sunset and seafood; Nammos for a trendy outdoor café at Psarou beach
Foods you must try: frappé coffee, octopus, fresh sardines, ouzo, Greek taverna food
Best place for a drink: Ai Yianni on Agios Ioannis beach
What to bring home: silk cord bracelets at Apriati, handmade leather sandals from Mykonos Sandals, breezy sarongs, coffee table book from Atlantis Books at the Belvedere Hotel
When to go: High season is July-August. Go in June or September.
Best way to get around: by car or four-wheeler if you're brave (but the locals said they're best avoided to be safe)
Good to know: Mykonos can be very windy. Check with your hotel on wind conditions before you head to certain beaches. Mykonos is also very fashionable. Dress for comfort and style.
Packing essentials: colorful bikinis and a cover-up for day, sundresses or kaftans for night