4It’s a Bucket-List Destination That Lives Up to the Hype

Many bucket-list places can disappoint once you get there—but Santorini rarely does. That reliability makes it especially appealing to long-haul travelers. Americans want to know the journey is worth it, and Santorini consistently exceeds expectations, from its dramatic caldera views to its luxurious hotels.

Where they go instead: Naxos
Once Americans discover Greece beyond the big names, Naxos becomes the island they can’t stop recommending. It has postcard beaches, ancient sites, farm-to-table cuisine, and a more authentic, slower pace. For many, it feels like “the Greece they didn’t know they needed.”