Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lela is a London-based writer and editor who covers food and drink. Hydra is the kind of island that breeds obsession. Once a ...

The island of Hydra — less than two hours south of Athens by ferry — offers the ideal Greek island experience, and doesn’t even require a long journey across the Aegean. It has one real town, no real ...

Stepping off the catamaran onto Hydra’s ancient harbour feels like entering a living painting – an island caught between myth and a Mediterranean daydream. Unlike the high-energy crowds of Santorini ...

The island of Hydra — less than two hours south of Athens by ferry — offers the ideal Greek island experience, without a long journey across the Aegean. It has one real town, no real roads, no cars ...

Experience the timeless charm of Hydra Island one of Greece most iconic destinations with stunning views crystal clear waters ...

Cavo Tagoo is a quiet boutique hotel with a gorgeous infinity pool on the edge of Mykonos town. Outside town, Santa Marina Resort & Villas has a well-equipped beach, tennis courts, and three pools, ...

Hydra is at first glance no different from its neighbors. Like other islands in the Aegean Sea, it has white-washed streets, fragrant jasmine-filled air and breathtaking vistas of the shimmering blue ...

Hydra has only one town, no real roads, no cars—not even any bikes. Zippy water taxis whisk you from a quaint little harbor to isolated beaches and tavernas. Beyond Hydra’s harbor, hiking trails lead ...