Hello September, let's get excited! I couldn't be more excited to visit Greece. I took Latin for 8 years and the history (like Rome) has always intrigued me. I'm currently finalizing the last remaining piece to our trip. 

Our itinerary is: Flight Friday overnight, a few days in Athens--shoot over to Mykonos for 3 days then end the trip in relaxing and gorgeous Santorini and fly back Saturday.  8 nights, 3 cities. 

Like all trips, I need to look at what i'm willing to spend and where I want to splurge.  Currently, I'm planning on splurging a bit in Santorini and looking at where my money will give me the most luxury for the best price in the Mykonos.  

The Mykonos, part of the Cyclades island group in the Aegean Sea, is known to be more of a party island compared to Santorini.  Both, however, are known for being glamorous and breathtakingly beautiful. 

I've currently narrowed down my hotel search to 3 hotels:

• Kivotos Luxury Boutique Hotel
• Mykonos Grand Hotel
• Santa Marina

Using 5 different sources, I narrowed down my search based on what was frequently suggested.  The sources I used were:

• Conde nast Traveler
• Travel & Leisure
• Tablet
• United Chase Mileage Luxury Hotels Book
• American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts Book

Like I've mentioned in previous destinations, there are more affordable sites to use: KAYAK, Trip Advisor, Travelocity, Orbitz..etc  But I like to find luxury boutique hotels and narrow down my search from there.  I'm planning on staying in an all-suite luxury hotel in Santorini, so in the Mykonos I'm looking for a fabulous spot without the same price tag. I'm not saying a cheap hotel, but want to ensure I'm getting the best option for the cost. 

Kivotos Luxury Boutique Hotel: This is a very boutique hotel, offering 40 rooms. The sea rooms are worth the splurge. The hotel is steps away from a secluded beach.  Restaurants & Bars on-site: Del Mar Bar a cocktail swim up bar, K Bar a cosmopolitan atmosphere, and two different dining experiences. Kivotos offers a private dining experience anywhere on site, and a gourmet dining experience at La Meduse.

Santa Marina, Luxury Hotel & Resort: Bungalows built into the hills above a private beach. The hotel offers 96 rooms, of those, most offering sea views.  Santa Marina is part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, so if you are looking to use or earn some points, this may be helpful for you to know. This hotel is a 5 minute walk to town. This hotel also offers Olympic size tennis courts! There is a lobby bar with panoramic sea views, the Buddha Bar which is beachside, and the Colonial Pool Restaurant & Bar, which is poolside with romantic sea views. 

Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort: Located on the Ayios Yiannis beach on the island's southwest coast.  The hotel offers 107 luxury room, offering panoramic sea views. Dining & Cocktail Offerings: the White Bar, Pool Bar, Pool Deck, Personalized Dining, Aqua & Sole, and The Dolphins of Delos. 7 Minute drive to downtown. 

Once I narrow down my hotel, I will be able to look at a map and plan dinners and excursions! 

One Extra Hotel for you Party PEOPLE: Belvedere Hotel is located right downtown, no beach, but the party is brought to them.  If you are looking to come to Mykonos just for the pool & party scene this may be the place for you. Some other spots may cater a bit towards romance and honeymoons.