The island of Mykonos is known for its gorgeous beaches, white buildings with blue shutters and doors, and vibrant nightlife. Even the shops stay open till 2 a.m.  While we were there, we took a half-day tour of the nearby island of Delos, a World Heritage site with ruins that go back 6,000 years.  

The Hotel Vencia on Mykonos.  

The view from our hotel room.  

Delos ruins and harbor.  

Inlaid tile in the atrium of a house on Delos--from the 6th century BCE.