Crete

Almost otherworldly in its dramatic beauty, Santorini is all about the simple pleasures of summer in Greece: sun, sand and the obligatory evening aperitif. The Aegean island is a caldera, with steep cliffs and towns dotting the upper ridge. Its...

Often referred to as the Capri or St.-Tropez of Greece, Mykonos seamlessly combines sandy beaches and a charming, authentic town, much-photographed windmills, chic hotels, sophisticated restaurants and an exciting night life.

With roots going back to the Neolithic age, Athens in classical times was a breeding ground for ideas that shaped Western civilization. Today, the city that has been regarded as little more than a stopover destination for decades is undergoing...