With lush vegetation, some still undeveloped interior and unspoiled coast, ancient sites and a 19th-century presence, a dash of Italy and a dose of the cosmopolitan, Corfu is a Greek island like no other. Tourism may be rampant, but Corfu’s attractions have survived worse. Source:frommers.com
When royalty come to Kos, this is where they dine. Housed in an exquisitely restored, two-story, century-old stone (petrino) private residence, this is hands-down the most elegant taverna in Kos, with cuisine to match. This is what Greek home cooking would be if your mother were part divine. Source:frommers.com
You’d think that an island with such gorgeous beaches, exquisite medieval towns, and remarkable scenery wouldn’t remain a secret for long. Despite the qualities that attract a small group of devotees year after year, Hios remains surprisingly quiet. If you like the idea of getting away from the tour buses, being alone on a beach to rival any in the Cyclades, and exploring towns that preserve the contours of medieval life, Hios is for you. Another benefit: The local hospitality hasn’t worn thin here, as it has on many of the more heavily toured islands.Source:frommers.com
A bit severe in its setting at the edge of a small enclosed square in Corfu town, with no attempt at the picturesque, this restaurant gets by on its more esoteric, international, and delicate menu. It’s for those seeking a break from the standard Greek scene. Source:frommers.com
Perfect island, perfect location, unpretentious, and tasteful. The views from the sea-facing rooms, framed by the fluid swirls of the wrought-iron balcony, define the spell of this little gem of an island. You’ll never regret one more night on Simi, and here’s the place to spend it.Source:frommers.com
Sifnos is a green island of ravines, mountaintops, and pristine beaches. Despite its small size (a hardy walker can explore the entire island on foot), Sifnos has numerous attractive small towns which can be used as bases for your explorations. Apollonia, in the central hills, offers elegant small-town civility, with the added benefit of being the hub of an excellent public transportation system. The kastro (castle), on its seaside rock, is the medieval locus of the island, while Platis Yialos is a quiet beach resort.Don’t visit in August, when the island is mobbed with vacationing Athenians.Thinking about going abroad? You’re invited to trips to Argentina, the most European country in South America that will make you feel as if you were at home.Source:frommers.com
Winding roads and remote beaches, one main town and a few minor villages, some ancient legends and 20th-century tales: Skyros’s charms remain perhaps the most elusive of the four Northern Sporades. But though the island remains a bit difficult to access and not overstocked with touristy amenities, Skyros also offers both a living local culture and some natural wildness.Source:frommers.com
The largest five-star hotel in Greece and possibly in the entire Mediterranean, this “palace” was decorated by the famed designer of the movies Ben Hur and Quo Vadis. Located in Iksia, just outside Rhodes city, it offers all the amenities imaginable, including a family center — a resort within a resort designed to provide the ultimate holiday for travelers with children.Source:frommers.com
The best restaurant on an island with lots of good places to eat, Selene is one of the finest restaurants in all Greece. The reason: Owners George and Evelyn Hatzyiannakis constantly experiment with local produce to turn out their own innovative versions of traditional dishes. Inside, the dining room is elegant, while the terrace has a wonderful view over the caldera. Source:frommers.com
The island of Rhodes has everything a visitor could want — dazzling ancient and medieval ruins, great food, spectacular beaches, and the hottest nightlife outside of Athens — the one drawback being that everyone knows it.Source:frommers.com