Mykonos the third time - Grant / Lynn. Date of travel: May 2006
Mykonos, I love it. My wife and I have been there three times now usually going around the end of May early June for the best weather. The island has something for everyone, beaches to suit all tastes. We normally stay at the resort of Ornos as we find it has good accommodation yet is not too far away from the night life of Mykonos Town. Hire of a car or scooter is recommended to see the more remote parts of the island but do be aware that the road conditions in Mykonos can been hazardous and accidents have been known to happen.The nightlife kicks off around 11pm onwards until the morning but taxis are available through the night as the bus service normally finishes just before midnight. Prices for taxis range between 5 and 7 euros depending on your location. As we were in Aghios Ioannis instead of Ornos this time I was glad to discover a nice restaraunt which I can recommend. Bellissimos, good food, good atmosphere and great times. The manager there is Teo Charitopoulos and if you want to know anything about Mykonos then he is the man. Tour Operator: Kosmar

Mykonos - Vanessa. Date of travel: Apr 2006
You should only be going to Mykonos or any of the Greek islands after their Easter - which is in the second last weekend in April, so safely - maybe the last week in April. If you go at the beginning of April or before then - u're wasting your money. Restaurants and shops are still refurbishing and are not open. And considering spending a fortune on getting there - u want to experience that island life, the nightlife etc. While I enjoyed my time spent on the island, I have to go back to see what it's like when everything is operational. Also, they don't run tours in April, they only start in May. Most restaurants in Greece charge cover - like 1.50 euro to 2.50 euro just to eat in the restaurant, long drinks are between 6 and 8 euro, and ouzo is about 3 euro. Also, Olympic Airlines never run on time, so note that for connecting flights. Tour Operator: Club Travel

Rugged beauty - Lisa Winstanley. Date of travel: Jul 2005
I holidayed to Mykonos in July '05 with my husband and we just loved it. The island has a certain rugged beauty about it that made it special. We stayed in the resort of Ornos which was just perfect for couples and families. Ornos beach was great for hopping on a water taxi to about 5 or 6 different beaches, which we used to do every other day to see the island more. Ornos itself is a very low key resort with just 2 supermarkets and a handful of shops and a dozen or so restaurants, but there is a bus which runs all night in to Mykonos Town and it only takes 10 minutes to reach. Now Mykonos town is just something else. It is spectacular, made up of lots of small winding streets all in the Greek white wash and blue style; it was designed like that years ago on purpose to confuse any invading pirates. Eventually you reach the harbour which is great to sit down at with a glass of wine and watch the different styles of people go by. The harbour takes in cruise ships from as far afield as America and there are great to see coming and going. The town is lively and has lots of shops, some designer clothes shops too. Mykonos is 30% more expensive that most other Greek Islands, but that only really brings it on line or just under the UK prices. What I couldn't get over was how clean the toilets were kept in all the restaurants and beach tavernas; they were all immaculate which proves that you get what you pay for. There has been a few celebrities to take holidays on Mykonos: only last year Madonna and Elton John were resident on the Island. Also it is where Shirley Valentine was filmed 15 years ago and the taverna she worked in is still there and still running as a taverna in a resort called Agios Iionnis: again a beautiful resort and beach worth visiting. My Husband and I will most definitely go back for future holidays. The weather was fantastic and has a nice breeze 24/7 and this keeps mosquitoes away, so it is perfect for those who do suffer from bites like my husband. I am proud to say he never got bitten once in the whole 2 weeks. I hope I have inspired you all to visit this little gem of an island. It's so worth it especially if you are a beach bum like me. Lisa and Robert Winstanley of Widnes Cheshire. Tour Operator: Kosmar