Priti Patel, dancer

nThe year before the previous Olympics, a cultural Olympiad was held in Athens to kickstart the celebrations. Every country had participated and I was part of the troupe representing India. After the Olympiad, my husband and I travelled down to the Greek islands of Mykanos and Santorini. And I wholly recommend it to anybody looking for that perfect vacation getaway.

Mykanos is full of tourists and lots of action. Water sports aficionados can indulge their adventurous streak and the party-hearty can dance the night away. The parties here continue till three in the morning and we would also go out for nights on the town.

If Mykanos is all about living it up, the island Santorini represents old-world charm. Situated on a cliff facing a lake that was once a volcanic crater, it?s a quaint town with cobbled streets, beautiful shops and restaurants hawking authentic Greek delights. My Greek Isle getaways were memorable.