Mykonos

WHY? Party island tolerant of all life-styles. Glamorous crowds. Wildly popular in season but still stylish. Some of the best beaches in the Aegean. Mykonos town - Party Central.

Stay? Theoxenia - the last word in Retro Chic. Situated across the bay from the buzzing bars of Little Venice. Curtained four poster loungers around the pool. Take an ice cold watermelon martini cocktail at the bar on sun filled terrace.

Cavo Tagoo - very hip just a short walk from Mykonos town which is handy when you are staggering back in the early hours.

Beachlife? Intense tanning and beach frolicking at Psarou Beach with its sexy day beds and a pop star beautiful crowd and Athenian weekenders. Lunch at the beach club N'Ammos, hip and refined Greek cuisine - DJ turns up the volume and you can party till dawn. To get away from it all a quieter beach is Kalo Livadi.

Going Out? Sea Satin Market Caprice - romantic spot for mezes. Acqua - popular laid back lively Italian restaurant on water's edge in heart of Little Venice. Astra - legendary bar and lounge with groovy moderist rooms where famour rock stars have been spotted partying till dawn.

Shopping? Soho Soho and Freeshop - mix of contemporary designer fashion.