I had posted about staying on mykonos and one comment was how expensive it was, any suggestions on other islands, Santori ,Crete these have been suggested ?
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We were just in Greece this past May. We went to Milos and Naxos and absolutely loved it. My son and another friend really liked Paros. These islands are not as expensive as Mykonos and not as crowded with tourists as Santorini
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That was indeed a comment I made in my reply.
You may not know, but Mykonos has been known for over 50 years throughout Europe and beyond for being a very expensive destination that has always attracted the elite of show business, politics, cinema, music, etc. (basically, it was Aristotle Onassis who started it with huge parties). For some, it's even the most expensive island in the world (which is perhaps a bit of an exaggeration).
You'll also find boutiques of all the major luxury brands there: Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dior, etc.
Here's some examples among many others:
It has also attracted many gay-friendly travelers since the 1980s for many years, and still does today.
So, to sum up, for any European Mykonos is a caricature of a place to party when you have a lot of money, and also a trap for tourists who believe that it is the only place where you can see the famous whitewashed houses, windmills and blue domes, while they are found everywhere in the Cyclades islands..
So, if Mykonos no longer appeals to you, my advice is to do some research on the other 22 Cyclades islands where you can go.
One or more good travel guides is recommended.
In the meantime, you can start here: