Cavo Tagoo
Built in 1985 atop a dilapidated quarry and extensively renovated in 2007, Cavo Tagoo set the bar for Mykonos’ luxe hotels. Most of its 80 rooms and suites come with private terraces overlooking the Aegean Sea. The property is also near a port and pristine beaches. Splurge on a villa, which includes a seaside bathtub, mod furnishings and an infinity pool that’s perfect for ogling Greece’s famous sunsets. During the day, hotel restaurant Kiku offers traditional Mediterranean cuisine, including perfectly fried calamari. Definitely don’t miss dinner, which centers on Japanese fare. (The spicy sushi rolls were especially tasty.) Guests can also inhale, exhale and unwind with fruit-flavored hookah. Sip some Greek rosé at the trendy pool bar, where hard-bodied beauties recline on floating pads to sunbathe and be seen. Though a complimentary shuttle takes guests to and from the main town every 30 minutes, it can be difficult trying to get a ride back after 10 p.m. Make sure to call an hour ahead to arrange a pick-up. The service is world-class. The concierge suggests quality restaurants. Even with the island’s recent new-hotel surge, Cavo Tagoo maintains its rightful place atop the lists of Mykonos’ best stays.