Mykonos
The magical Greek island of Mykonos has long held an extremely dear place in my heart. The location for many a teenage summer with my best friend from school, we would arrive on the island fresh-faced and ready for action, only to leave a week or so later exhausted and booze-soaked, but grinning from ear-to-ear. Gorgeous local Greek boys with mopeds became the target of instant adoration, lingering kisses were enjoyed on rocks that dotted the beaches under moonlight and we whirled annually onto the island at breakneck speed, ready for whatever that particular summer of love had in store.
Akon Mykonos Hotel and Villas
And so when Mykonos-related news crosses my desk, I pay attention. I’ve been wanting to revisit the ilsand for years (though I hear the gravel pathways we navigated on bikes are now highways and the island is busier than ever). One such place of interest to entice me back to this Greek gem, however, is Akon Mykonos Hotel and Villas. With views across to Deios from the bay of Agios Ioannis on which the Akon Villas sit, this hub of luxury and relaxation on the island’s southwest corner has me begging for a visit.
Family-friendly Mykonos
Extremely family-friendly, deliciously spacious and totally private, all villas (which come with three, four, five or six bedrooms) are replete with a private pool. And while your accomodation will afford you solitude and a home-from-home, you can still enjoy the pampering of a five-star hotel thanks to the amenities of the neighbouring Saint John Hotel, which guests are free to enjoy. The private pool of each villa means you can relax with an uninterrupted view of your children swimming and, should you book a villa, you’ll enjoy a chauffeured limousine service to any destination of your choosing (so none of the riding local buses of my youth). The hotel will particularly appeal to little ones, thanks to its fabulous playground and the beautiful private sandy beach on which they can make friends. You’ll love the infinity pool, the presence of an on-site first aid clinic (if you’re a worrier like me), and the gourmet restaurants. The Kalimera restaurant (which translates as “hello” in Greek) overlooks the stunning infinity pool and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks throughout the day. Should you fancy a break away from your villa or the hotel resort, there are private daytime excursions arranged that are perfect for families of all ages and, if you’re up for really unwinding, the quintessentially Greek named Aphrodite spa will sucker you in in seconds.
The Akon Villas may not afford me the whirly, heady days of my teenage years, but I’m absolutely fine with that. The private pool and classic, sharp blue and stark white surroundings of this gorgeous Greek isle will absolutely suffice.
To view the website for Akon Mykonos Hotel and Vilas, click here.