PATMOS
Patmos’ spiritual vibe and comparative inaccessibility draws hippie-chic travellers who are lucky enough to be in the know about this untouched paradise. Most arrive on chartered yachts moored up near the labyrinthine, whitewashed hilltop village of Chora, which encircles the Monastery of St John, where the Christian prophet is said to have written the Book of Revelation 2,000 years ago. You’ll also need a boat to reach the Pantelis restaurant on nearby Marathi Island, which is the Harry’s Bar of the Dodecanese and serves delicious seafood; or brave a 40-minute hike to reach the sands of Psili Ammos and spend the afternoon lying lazily under the sun. (Just don’t forget your beach towel.) Benetos is another lovely setting for a dinner created with produce from its own vegetable farm. Where to stay: Petra Hotel & Suites (www.petrahotel -patmos.com).