The last 24 months have been particularly challenging as people have struggled against
the credit crunch and global economic recession and have been forced to tighten their economic belts in order to make it from month to month. Thankfully the tide is starting to turn and the economies of the world are starting to turn around, which in turn means that people can start looking at expanding their budgets and looking at various different options for holiday destinations.
One place that has always been a popular destination for UK travellers is the Greek Island of Mykonos. The region had suffered from a slight downturn in numbers of the past few years, but now holidays in Mykonos are well and truly on the rise again.
It is not hard to see why holidays in Mykonos are so popular. With idyllic views, picture postcard scenery and the most exquisite food and drink it really is a wonderful destination. It is also quite a personal experience as the number of individuals living on the island is well under the 15,000 mark, so if you are looking to just get away from it all then this could be the ideal location for you.
When you book holidays in Mykonos it is much more than just a holiday, what you are basically booking is an experience of a lifetime. There is so much to see and do on the island from the magical little fishing bays around the island to the lively and eventful nightlife; you will truly come to understand why the island has affectionately been known as the jewel of the Aegean Sea.
Of course another benefit to visiting any of the Greek islands and especially when booking holidays in Mykonos is the close proximity of the surrounding islands. The Island of Delos is close to Mykonos and it also has a number of fantastic and fascinating ancient ruins for you to look around. According to Greek mythology the island of Delos is the birth place of Apollo and Artemis.
Don't think that you just because this is a small island compared to other holiday destinations that you may have visited that there is no shopping. Mykonos has a number of fantastic shops that will easily keep you amused and satisfy your need or hunger to shop. So now that your finances are a little more flexible, why don't you consider booking holiday to Mykonos and explore one of the most beautiful regions within the Mediterranean.