The Best Hotel in Vlichos, The Saronic Gulf Islands

Don’t confuse this boutique hideaway with the global chain: eight suites—named for the seasons plus Sun, Moon, Villa, and Thalassa—occupy a light-filled, 150-year-old stone mansion set directly on the pebbled Plakes Vlichou beach. It’s an easy 35-minute coastal stroll, or a five-minute taxi-boat hop, southwest of Hydra Town. Suites are uncluttered and airy, with solid wood furniture, handy kitchenettes, satellite smart-TVs, and zippy Wi-Fi; the Sun Suite is the show-stopper thanks to its vast sea-view terrace. Guests can prebook complimentary port transfers by the hotel’s speedboat and arrange sunset cruises aboard a handsome wooden cutter. The on-site beachfront restaurant is an island favorite for elegantly grilled seafood.