

Young families and dapper partygoers are all looking for a chilled hideaway here. Sleek white interiors and pale marble floors run through 59 suites, which have hammam walk-in rain showers, crisp white bedding, and a terrace for sipping sea view sundowners. Swim up to bedrooms along a private pool or dip a toe into the rooftop infinity pool, which has a sunken bar and floating sun beds. New to the scene in Mykonos, this swish spot built into the steep hillside of the cosy western bay has some of the best views on the island. The service is faultless and every feature is perfectly calibrated to ensure guests feel rested and refreshed. Each thoughtful detail at Summer Senses reflects the hotel’s commitment to offering the ultimate Cycladic island escape. A meal at fine dining restaurant Galazia Hytra is imperative, with generous yet refined modern dishes served in the most stunning setting under the Mediterranean stars. Visitors are invited to drift from one temptation to the next – from an utterly restorative spa treatment to a bespoke cocktail by the pool with infinite views of the Aegean sea.

Paros' lively capital Parikia can be reached by car in less than half an hour, with some of the most picturesque Cycladic villages just a stone’s throw away.Īt this get-away-from-it-all haven, guests are looked after with the utmost care and attention. The sandy stretches of Punda Beach, with its bars, DJs and pool parties, is a three minute walk away. Two large outdoor pools, a spa and a fitness centre are among the five-star offerings, with fine dining options including a collaboration with Michelin-starred Athens restaurant Hytra. One of Paros' more recent additions, Summer Senses Luxury Resort has 100 contemporary rooms ranging from deluxe hideouts to suites with private pools.
