This post is looooong overdue and I am SO sorry for waiting this long to write it & share our honeymoon itinerary! We spent a little over two weeks in Greece & France – dreamy, take me back!!
Our wedding was on a Saturday and we flew out on Tuesday…the perfect amount of time to relax after the wedding before embarking on another adventure. I recommend using google flights to find the quickest/cheapest flight. You view a calendar with each day showing different prices/flight times. We found that we could save 5 hours by flying out on a Tuesday, compared to any other day, soooo obvi we chose to leave Tuesday!
Honeymoon Overview:
- Mykonos, Greece – 4 Days
- Santorini, Greece – 5 Days
- Bordeaux, France – 3 Days
- Reims/Epernay – 2 Days
- Paris – 1 Day
The first stop on our Greek adventure took us to the popular island of Mykonos. Here you’ll find gorgeous sandy beaches, a thriving nightlife scene, lots of shopping, delicious restaurants and a charming downtown meant for exploring. We spent four days here checking out the best of what the island had to offer and truly had the best time!
In Mykonos, you could spend all day lounging at one of the island’s famous private beach clubs and then hit the town for drinks then dinner. Not to mention the shopping is amazing!! We visited towards the end of the season so all the little boutiques were having major sales (I got a pair of Stuart Weitzman sandals for $75 – originally $350!!!)
Mykonos is great because you have the option of relaxing by the beach or wandering the adorable streets in town. We noticed many couples on their honeymoon and groups of friends on vacay. It goes to show that Mykonos has something for everyone and isn’t just a place to “party” or drink…though…I do want to return for my 30th birthday because it would be so fun to frolic with friends!!
HOW TO GET THERE
We got to Mykonos via a one-stop flight from Boston. We flew to London then had a quick layover until we boarded our flight to Mykonos. It was so painless and I highly recommend finding when there is a 1-stop flight from your area. Once we arrived in Mykonos, our hotel sent a shuttle pick us up– definitely recommend coordinating this through your hotel’s concierge!
WHERE TO STAY
We stayed at Bill & Coo, a Leading Hotel of the World + a 5-minute walk to town! If you’re visiting Mykonos, I highly recommend staying here! It is close enough to town you can walk but you are also secluded for rest + relaxation. I love staying at boutique hotels because the attention to detail is incredible and everyone is so warm – they want your stay to be PERFECT! If you’re looking for an ultra-luxe retreat with super chic accommodations and mouth-wateringly fabulous food, Bill & Coo is the place for youuuu.
WHERE TO EAT & DRINK
Mykonos is a foodie’s paradise!! The majority of the island’s best restaurants and bars can be found in Mykonos Town. Lots of the island’s hotels have places to eat too, but we just found Little Venice so unbelievably charming that we decided to have dinner at a different restaurant in town every night of our trip. Here are my recommendations + a few more spots that we would’ve liked to try if we’d had more time!
+ Caprice Bar- The perfect cocktail bar to post up at and watch the sunset in Little Venice! It’s in a prime position right along the water and has the best view of the ocean and windmills. You MUST get a cocktail here and sit and let the waves crash right below you!!!
+ Avra – Located in a small courtyard, lit with candlelight and covered in greenery and flowers. It is ultra-romantic and the food was insane!
+ Kastro’s- Make sure to request the outdoor table directly next to the water!!!! We had one of our best and dreamiest meals of our trip here. Delicious Greek cuisine and seafood in the most beautiful peaceful setting again the water. It was heavenly!
More Mykonos Restaurant Recommendations…
- Kikis Tavern
- Buddha Bar
- Avra
- Nikolas Taverna
- Spilia Seaside Restaurant
- Kiku
- Hippie Fish
- Baos
- Funky Kitchen
WHAT TO DO
SPEND THE DAY AT A BEACH CLUB
Mykonos is widely known for its beautiful sandy shores and luxury beach clubs! You absolutely need to spend at least one day posted up at a beach club. How it works is you make a reservation similar to how you would at a restaurant, except you’re reserving a personal cabana or beach chair. The spot will be yours for the day to enjoy as much sand and sea as you please.
The clubs all have restaurants so you can order lunch and drinks to your chair + listen to music! There are a lot of beach clubs on Mykonos – some are more relaxed and bohemian, others are known for house music and partying. We visited towards the end of the season so the only beach club open on my list was Buddha Bar. We had the most lovely afternoon – see the pics below!
More Beach Clubs…
+ Scorpios- By far one of the best and most luxurious beach clubs in Mykonos. Scorpios is located on it’s own secluded beach and cliff overlooking the ocean. It’s completely detached from any other clubs or hotels and is a great place if you really want to relax while being waited on hand and foot. While Scorpios is known for getting pretty poppin’ at night, the vibes could not be more chill during the day.
+ Alemagou- We were unable to visit Alemagou but we heard the vibes were SO RIGHT! Next time we are in Mykonos, we definitely will hit up this spot.
EXPLORE LITTLE VENICE
Within Mykonos Town you’ll find the historic Little Venice– just head towards the water or windmills and you’ll be sure to hit it! Here you’ll find the most picturesque whitewashed lanes and narrow alleyways, storefronts covered in pink bougainvillea and quaint cafes with outdoor seating. It’s the perfect place to get lost and wander! Don’t forget your camera because you’re want to take pictures of EVERYTHING.
Check out Mykonos’ famous windmills. You can’t miss these! Mykonos is home to 16 historic windmills, seven or which can be found directly overlooking Mykonos Town and offer an amazing photo opp.
Watch the sunset. If you find yourself in Little Venice in the evening prepare to be dazzled by the most gorgeous sunset you’ve ever seen! Similar to Santorini, Mykonos has absolutely incredible sunsets. Three of our four nights in Mykonos we watched it from a different bar or restaurant along the water in Little Venice. I highly recommend grabbing a spot at a table at least 30 mins before sunset begins because it can get crowded! The hill and beach below the windmills is a popular spot to watch from as well!
THINGS TO KNOW + TIPS
There is so much more to Mykonos than just partying. Don’t let the island’s reputation scare you! Yes, people do come to Mykonos to let loose, but that all happens at beach clubs away from the main town. If you decide not to partake it’s not like it’s still going to be in your face.
Most hotels are located outside of town. There are only a handful of small boutique hotels in town that are walking distance to shops, restaurants and bars. Definitely stay at Bill & Coo – it is so close to town and far enough away to relax at the pool/beach without the hustle & bustle! This way you can spend all day by the pool or out on the sand and then come into town at night to eat, drink and explore!
If you’re going to Greece, I definitely recommend going to Mykonos!! Always feel free to email us or DM us with any questions!
