Once in Mykonos Luxury Resort

Mykonos has, loosely speaking, two hospitality modes: there’s the legendary party destination, and there’s the setting for a luxe and tranqil retreat. Once in Mykonos Luxury Resort sets a scene that’s as stylishly sedate as anything on the island, a minimalist heaven of clean lines and shades of white. But it aims for something more social — not just by virtue of its location, a short walk from Ornos Beach and a short drive from Mykonos Town, but by virtue of its casual, convivial atmosphere as well.

An adults-only policy keeps “casual” from crossing over into “cacophonous” — the daytime vibe at the central swimming pool is thus suitably restful. As for the accommodations, every room and suite comes with at least a partial sea view, and many of them come with plunge pools. They start out quite large enough, and are equipped with sensible, if not extravagant, modern conveniences; the largest suite is practically a private villa unto itself.

By night the scene grows rather more lively, as the poolside Infinity Restaurant switches over from lunch to dinner and then late-night cocktails. There’s a substantial spa along with a gym and facilities for outdoor yoga, and excursions can be arranged by land or by sea.