Mykonos Bliss

Some call it the “Island of the Winds,” but really, Mykonos is all about the water. With the Aegean Sea as a backdrop, you’d be hard pressed to find a vacation spot here that doesn’t make the most of its exposure to those iconic cerulean waters. But that’s what makes Mykonos Bliss so special: not only do you get incredible views and close proximity to one of the island’s most famous beaches, you also get your own private slice of aqueous paradise.

Perched on the hillside overlooking Kalo Livadi Bay, many of the hotel’s 15 suites boast their own private jacuzzi or pool, giving guests the option to enjoy a relaxing day in the comfort of their own space, or take a short stroll a few hundred meters to one of Mykonos’s most popular and picturesque beaches. There’s also, of course, a sprawling infinity pool surrounded by ample sunbeds for those who prefer to lounge and take in the sights. The suites, decorated in warm organic textures and neutral tones, are spacious and airy — what you’d expect from a high-end boutique hotel on a luxurious island — but also cozy and private with plush furniture, luxe bathrooms with rain showers, and spacious balconies or private verandas.

An infinity-edge pool looks out over the beach just below, and the bar, café, and restaurant make staying in a perfectly plausible option. For the adventurous, the hotel’s knowledgeable concierges can help coordinate everything from private yacht excursions, to scuba diving and snorkeling outings, to day trips on horseback. Relics from the Cyclades’ ancient past are nearby, too — the 16th-century Monastery Of Panagia Tourliani and the 18th-century Monastery of Paleokastro are both just minutes away.