HOT SUMMER IN MYKONOS

Of all the newsletters we have written over the years, our annual Mykonos wrap-up generates the most feedback from our readers - and not the positive kind. It seems everyone has their own personal version of what's best in Mykonos, whether it be a beloved beach like Elia or Jackie O' that we always find too dirty and weathered to frequent - much less actually recommend. But come June, the summer season begins in Mykonos with restaurant buzz and new hotels that hope to make a mark for more than just a season. This year, the iconic Santorini resort Katikies arrives to the island right on Agios Ioannis beach offering 35 private villas with three alfresco restaurants, two infinity swimming pools, sunbathing decks, a state-of-the-art gym and the first hotel on the island to offer a 24-hour concierge service. While diehards of Bill&Coo (Pictured) and the Belvedere will ultimately hiss at the announcement, a proper luxury hotel is long overdue in Mykonos. Kalua (recommended)...