Mykonos: windmills, pelicans and white sand

Sun-scorched Mykonos, one of the most sophisticated of the Greek islands, is an antidote to another dismal British summer. Adding to its appeal is the fact that you can now get there on direct scheduled flights, avoiding the tiresome change in Athens or a charter flight. The club scene in the main town rivals that of Ibiza, drawing young backpackers and gay holidaymakers, and an older, more traditional set frequents the town's chic hotels and bars.