Hear the siren song of Cyclades island hopping

Mykonos has a glamorous reputation as a hedonist’s playground – with boutiques and trendy cafes to be discovered by day and lively bars and restaurants to be revelled in come sundown – but pockets of calm are easy to come by, if one knows where to look. The sun-drenched Panoptis Escape, at the ridge of Elia Beach, has panoramic views from dawn until dusk, a gorgeously Greek boho aesthetic and a quiet serenity.

Find the same, when you retreat after a day indulging in curiosity and sating a sense of wonder on that famous blue-domed, white-walled island, at Grace Hotel Santorini, Auberge Resorts Collection; a Polaroid is taken upon arrival, perhaps capturing a gasp at the distinctive Skaros rock formation which the hotel faces, or the smile of someone truly relaxed.

Less well-known than its Cycladian sisters, Paros has a captivating, unspoilt authenticity, with sprawling golden beaches, glorious hiking trails and whitewashed fishing villages. In one of these, Naousa, can be found Cosme; the crescent-shaped swimming pool mirrors the shape of the bay and a star-gazing terrace promises to instil a childlike fascination with the night sky.

Last, but certainly not least, on the island hop itinerary is Folegandros, a 12 square mile gem in the gleaming Aegean with a lively backstory of Persians and Byzantines and Artemis-worshippers, and no fewer than 85 Greek Orthodox dimly-lit, incense-scented chapels. Explore, eat, hike, swim, drink and breathe in the heady scent of history on these enticing islands, indulging in whatever inspires you – rather like the Greek gods themselves.