Visiting the Cyclades during shoulder season is when you’ll have them to yourself.

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Ask a few New Yorkers where theyre going for the summer, and youll usually notice a theme.

Greek Islands

you might visit just one or plan a trip to multiple islands in one go.

Youll want to return to some repeatedly, while others will be in your memories for years.

It makes for really picturesque 360-degree views of the Aegean Sea, and rain is rarely in the forecast.

Athens Riviera

A state-of-the-art spa also utilizes the Greek concept of sophrosyne, emphasizing balance and soundness of mind.

Visit the speakeasy just steps away for some Metaxa, a Greek brandy that’s often enjoyed after dinner.

One is the nearby Ammoudi Bay, a small port town located 278 steps below Oia.

Athens Riviera

It’s lined with seafood restaurants and a great swimming hole with a popular rock formation to jump off.

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23 Must-have shoes, tops, skirts, and more.

Como Two-Tone Floral Swimsuit

Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie’s son shocked royal watchers with his grown-up look on Easter.

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Paros

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Santorini

Santorini

Majorette One-Piece Swimsuit

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Two women on horseback (Minka Kelly as Quinn and Lauren Glazier as Angie O’Grady) in Episode 103 of Ransom Canyon.

woman wearing a white t-shirt in New York City.

James Wessex, Sophie Wessex, Princess Beatrice and Jack Brooksbank