Mykonos might have come a long way from the days of Jackie O., but the lusty life on this idyllic isle hasn't missed a beat. Hedonism takes on a whole new meaning on Mykonos, where white-sand beaches, olive-skinned beauties, and some of Greece's grandest nightlife draws revelers from around the world.
This is a place to let your hair down, whether you're grinding on the dancefloor, sampling sumptuous eats, or breaking dishes till dawn at a local taverna. Don't try to duck the crowds: even the island's worst-kept secret draws more lunch-time pilgrims than deified Delos. Cavorting and carousing with the crowds is part of Mykonos' charm. But don't sweat it:
A quiet slice of paradise is never too far away.
Modern Moscow's come a long way from its staid Soviet days, flinging itself into the future with a sort of brashness that would do Putin proud. While you can still relive the glory days of czars and princes past, today's oilgarchs and aristocrats prefer pricey nightspots, chic shops and glitzy hotels to meet the Muscovite need for unabashed opulence.
But Moscow's soul isn't spirited away behind velvet ropes or buried beneath the beluga. This city's charm has as much to do with a bit of borscht, a good soak, and a long night of debating Dostoevsky till dawn. Sure, you can run through a roll of rubles trying to impress the bevy of beauties by the bar, but it's the simple pleasures that make Russian life so regal.
A sentiment we can all raise a drink to.
But where to begin? Between the chaotic Caymans, the busy Bahamas, and the resort-studded coasts of Jamaica, cavorting around the Caribbean seems less about fleeing the crowds than joining them. Luckily, little Antigua offers just what we're looking for: picture-perfect beaches, lush tropical jungles, and just enough luxury to please our pampered palates.
There's plenty to tempt the taste buds, too. Since fine-dining is one of our favorite indulgences here at the 'Gator, it only seems natural to sample some of Antigua's alluring options while we're in town. After sating our inner glutton, a moonlit stroll is the perfect excuse to sample another Antiguan staple: the open-air bar. Booze and bands by the bay sounds like the perfect recipe for a sultry summer night. The only thing missing is that special someone to share it with.
Oh, wait: these guys have thought of everything.