NOMAD Mykonos

Half a world away from the similarly named but unrelated boutique hotels in New York and Los Angeles, NOMAD Mykonos is a one-off, a small and luxurious 14-suite adults-only escape that promises splendid isolation on an island that’s not exactly a well-kept secret. The location helps: it’s on the southeast coast, halfway across the island from Mykonos town, a pleasant few minutes’ walk up the road from the lovely Kalo Livadi beach.

But much of its air of reserved luxury is a matter of the hotel itself. It’s a compact little enclave, but its suites are laid out in such a way to frame private views; though the buildings stand shoulder to shoulder, every unit feels like a private villa. The construction is solid, as is the contemporary-rustic décor, though the comforts, when they need to be, are as soft as can be.

At this small size there’s no need for a resort-like experience, just simple luxuries like a swimming pool, a cocktail bar, and a restaurant serving farm-fresh, authentic Myconian fare. Yoga and massage are available as well, and the beach and the spectacular Aegean Sea are just steps away.