A bellini thrust into your hand on arrival sets the tone at this adorable 17-room place ten minutes' walk from Mykonos town. It looks similar to the standard whitewashed cube with blue shutters, but inside it becomes clear someone cares. That someone is young owner Kriton Harakopoulos, who has decorated in the vernacular, but with drapes, planters, rugs and other accents that add a homey chic. He also offers a reprieve from the typical rock-hard Greek mattress in some rooms and a cornucopian breakfast of croissants, pancakes, eggs, chocolate muffins, homemade bread, yogurt and honey served until lunchtime—a great setup for the beach. Air-conditioning, TVs, room service (till nearly midnight), Trussardi toiletries and a floodlit freshwater pool with an adjacent bar complete the picture.

This elegant boutique hotel is set on the waterfront, just a 10-minute walk from Mykonos town. Built in 2000, the hotel has only 17 large rooms with balcony or terrace, providing a cosy and relaxed retreat from the island's vibrant lifestyle. Offering all the amenities of a large hotel, it is particularly suited for those who wish to relax and enjoy a private environment, with a choice between a soft or hard mattress, Hermès or Molton Brown bath products and breakfast until 2pm. Johansens guests are welcomed with fruit salad and a bottle of Chablis.

Buddy Pass: Tara's Athens adventurers, Alwyn and Burt, were also aboard for this island trip. Kriton Harakopoulos, who owns the Apanema Resort, palled around with the crew and served as an excellent tour guide.

Daily Activities: Kriton knows the best clubs, Space Bar and El Pecado, and

We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The accommodation is first class. The hotel has views to the meditterean sea and its a short walk into the main town.

"Perfect in every respect" A TripAdvisor Member, San Francisco, California

Apanema Resort exceeded every one of our high expectations. Kriton and his staff manage to create an...