With ‘celebration vacations’ and multigenerational travel continuing to trend in 2024[i], families are looking for destinations that offer unforgettable opportunities to make memories with everyone from grandparents through to teens and tweens – and Mykonos definitely delivers.
Easily accessed from Australia via Doha, Mykonos is the ideal destination to broach the generational divide, and the five-star Myconian Collection luxe hotel portfolio offers the ideal solution to cater for the interests and accommodation requirements of families and friends of all ages.
Family owned since 1979, the Myconian Collection operates 12 very special properties in four of the most sought-after locations on Mykonos, including two hotels specifically designed around generous villa-style accommodation – Myconian Villa Collection and Panoptis Escape. These allow families to achieve the ideal balance between quality time together, privacy, and the freedom to explore different interests.
For instance, while families with children and teens can ride horses on the beach, ramp up the adrenaline with water sports at the beach or shop until they drop in lively Mykonos Town, older family members can read a book by their private plunge pool, indulge in spa treatments, or take a chauffeur-driven tour around the island.
Activities perfectly suited to enjoy together include beach hopping by private yacht, private guided tours of the fascinating archaeological ruins of nearby Delos, decadent dining under the stars at signature restaurants across the Myconian Collection hotel group or experiencing a traditional night in a lively local taverna.
Sunset is a special time on the island, and there’s nothing better than bringing the group together at the end of the day to catch up on each other’s adventures over cocktails, or have the expert chef prepare a curated menu to enjoy together in the privacy of your villa.
“Travelling in a multigenerational group creates incredible memories for children of all ages and brings great joy to older generations who are able to see their children and grandchildren discovering the world,” said Vangelis Daktylides, one of the owners of the Myconian Collection Hotels & Resort Group.
“We’re seeing an increase in family group bookings to celebrate major birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, graduations and more, and our multi-roomed villas offer the ideal blend between private and shared spaces so families can find a balance between time together and time to pursue their own interests.”
Meet Myconian Villa Collection
Nestled into the hillside above Elia Bay on Mykonos’ serene south coast, the Myconian Villa Collection is a unique accommodation concept and member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts offering uninterrupted panoramic views of the Aegean Sea for a slice of summer bliss. Tapping into the experiential travel trend, each stay feels like an indulgent escape in a deluxe private house, alongside the warm and authentic Greek hospitality for which the group is renowned.
Flexible accommodation configurations include adjacent suites on request, as well as two, three and four-bedroom villas with private pools. The jewels in the Myconian Villa Collection crown are the five-bedroom, 200-square-metre Ornos Villa which sleeps up to 12 guests or the freestanding six-bedroom Super Paradise Villa – a 500-square-metre haven for up to 14 guests. Both include private pools, outdoor jacuzzis and ocean views.
Villas guests also enjoy access to in-room dining, daily housekeeping, on-site boutiques, a fully equipped gym, a world-class Thalasso Spa, and restaurants including bespoke breakfast spot Nouveau, the poolside Infinity Bar, or Cabbanes, a moonlit restaurant taking diners on a culinary journey through the Mediterranean. Additional services available include luggage unpacking and packing, private shopping expeditions, booking babysitting, personal chauffeur or luxury car rental services, and 24-hour butler.
Picturesque Panoptis Escape
Situated at the very top of the hill overlooking Elia Beach, Panoptis Escape comprises 18 stunning, spacious villas with unparalleled views over one of the island’s most beloved beaches. A proud member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the property’s contemporary design features a minimalist aesthetic where laidback luxury is combined with privacy.
Smaller groups can choose between one, two or three-bedroom villas with private infinity pools, luxurious amenities and personalised service. For the ultimate group getaway, the villas at Panoptis Escape can be combined to create an extravagant 21-bedroom villa with magnificent sea views, a private helipad, 12 outdoor infinity pools, fully equipped indoor and outdoor kitchens, an open-air bar, a spa suite and wellness studio, and the services of a team of personal chefs, butlers, and concierges to cater to every guest’s desires. The majestic master bedroom occupies 70-square metres including a capacious ensuite bathroom and direct access to a 60-metre infinity pool.
The on-site Panoptis Escape restaurant dishes up the finest local produce and seafood – caught exclusively for its guests – in an opulent Mediterranean dining experience with exquisite sea views.
Guests staying at both properties can access a complimentary shuttle between Mykonos’ longest sandy beach, Elia, and their villa, making it easy to spend lazy days on parasol-protected sunbeds on a private stretch of beach, complete with bar service for cocktails, smoothies and light bites. Those with an appetite for action can try their hand at kayaking, windsurfing, water-skiing, parasailing, wakeboarding or scuba diving with qualified PADI instructors.
