Some say there is no better place in the world to spend summer than Mykonos. All your friends who flood your social feeds with partying thirst traps trapping their thirst with magnums of rosé shot at the world-famous Jackie O’s beach club or frolicking on Elia Beach, couldn’t agree more. 

But beyond the gay day-and-nightlife that is signature to Mykonos, this island in the Greek Cyclades is unique for its simplicity. People flock here for the iconic white-washed and blue-trimmed architecture, the rose-colored light and strong, dry meltemi wind, and to experience the casual-chic vibes of a place where your weightiest decision on any given day is which beach to visit. 

So whether you’re off to Elia or Pinky Beach, partying at Jackie O’s or Soho Roc House, dining at Kiki’s or Interna, ‘catamaraning’ to Naxos or Delos, you are not going to want for more to do, but maybe want for more time to visit. 

And visiting is best done in June or September, so this article is to light I fire under your Speedo-clad backside or appeal to your Virgo-like organizational ways and get you to reach out to our pals at Valerie Wilson Travel to plan your days and nights in Mykonos and beyond. To whet your whistle, here’s a peek at what your trip to Mykonos this summer can include: 

Day 1: Travel from US to Athens

                 Stay at the Hotel Grande Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens

Day 2: Half-day historic tour of Athens   

Day 3: Half-day culinary walk of Athens 

Day 4: Transfer to Mykonos 

                  Stay at the Mykonian Avaton Hotel

Day 5: Private tour of Mykonos

                 Beach time at Elia Beach

Day 6: Daytrip to Delos 

Day 7: Beach time at Paradise Beach 

                  Sunset Catamaran cruise

Day 8: Daytrip to Naxos 

Day 9: At leisure 

Day 10: Travel back to US via Athens 

So, now that we’ve piqued your interest, you are one click away from making your way to Mykonos and being among those whose social feeds we will envy come the hot, summer months.