I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER: MYKONOS

April 23, 2023 Redley Exantus

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There’s nothing like the sunsets in the Greek islands! I recently made my fourth trip to one of my favorite Greek islands, Mykonos. This bustling pearl of an island is mostly known for its party scene, luxury settings, whitewashed houses, alleyways and chapels.

I’ve always gone there for the amazing party scene. Lounging on the day beds listening to sunset tunes by world renown DJs spinning at one of my favorite beach bar spots Scorpios. But this time around I wanted to experience the island in a different way. While I had every intention of having a quiet vacation, I ended up booking a hotel located smack dab in the middle of the action, between Paraga and Paradise beach, and within walking distance of Scorpios. But that didn’t stop me from getting some well-deserved R&R.

THE ROC HOUSE

I had been dying to stay at one of the exclusive gems of the Soho House chain, the Soho Roc House. This member’s only hotel is only 15 minutes away from the airport and sits in the heart of the Cycladic village by the Aegean Sea. Because it was the last week of the summer the property was serine and peaceful. The absolute antithesis of the season's high point.

I booked the medium size room which was tastefully decorated with a natural color scheme and handmade fabrics from the surrounding area which created an atmosphere of calmness. The room had a veranda with a garden view where every morning I had my favorite Greek yogurt and honey.

The scenery at this property is truly like in a film. The restaurant sits right next to a gorgeous saltwater infinity pool which overlooks the sea. I spent my days lounging, listening to my Tidal (Spotify) playlist and relishing the Mediterranean dishes at the pool. Pulled away only to have intermittent alfresco massages that melted away any stress that I had from my day-to-day.

At night I could hear the music from Scorpios which I did end up going to one evening but only to visit Caravana boutique located just at the entrance. Never missing a chance to pick up a one of their handcrafted pieces created in their workshop in Valladolid (Mexico). I absolutely love these pieces because they work and can be worn in any idyllic setting. Their ethos is tradition and sustainability, right up my alley!

“Each piece has meaning and purpose revealing magical and mysterious ways the wisdom of our ancestors. CARAVANA studies the ancient knowledge of the shamans and incorporates those concepts into all the pieces. The search for culture provides each garment with functionality, meaning, and magic.” – CARAVANA

The Roc House gets its name from the sounding rocks down by the sea. To get there you have to follow a rocky trail down the light-colored Grecian rocks to a wooden pontoon. The view is breathtaking.

If you want to stay here, you will need to purchase a Soho Friends membership. And remember that the house is closed annually between mid-October and mid-April.