Greece is reopening to US travelers and expects a big return in tourists this summer.The Greek Islands are among the most beautiful places to visit in Greece, especially Santorini.The best hotels in Santorini boast dramatic views, private pools, beaches, and suites for families.With the recent announcement that Greece will open to travelers this summer with proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test, now is the time to plan a visit to one of the country’s gems, Santorini.The island is best known for its iconic, whitewashed clifftop towns that offer striking panoramas of the world-famous caldera, a crescent-shaped bay with volcanic islands peeking out from the glittering blue Aegean Sea. “Santorini, and the Greek islands in general, are ideal for post-pandemic travel because most services take place outside and visitors won’t spend a lot of time indoors or in closed spaces with others,” says Mina Agnos, president of Travelive, a luxury travel firm that has been sending mainly US-based clients to the island for 20 years.”Now is also a great time to visit Santorini since there will be fewer cruises and crowd sizes will be much smaller than in the past,” she said. That’s great news for travelers looking to stay in the popular villages of Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani, and Fira, making now a unique time to visit before the majority of travelers return in full.With expert input, we compiled top hotels based on value, location, as well as amenities such as private pools. And keep reading for tips on where to stay, how to find cheap deals, and what to know about travel restrictions in Greece.The best hotels on Santorini were selected based on the following criteria:Hotels are located all over the island in popular towns that offer dramatic caldera and sea views, close proximity to popular tourist attractions, and beachfront access.Every hotel offers rooms with coveted perks such as cave-style architecture, cliffside rooms with Aegean views, private pools, or jetted tubs.Hotels are small or intimate properties to avoid crowds and encourage social distancing.Hotels cater to a wide range of travelers, from couples to families. Each has a Booking.com rating of 8.9 or above with a plethora of positive reviews and is highly rated on other trusted traveler sites such as Trip Advisor.Hotels range in price from $97 to $809 per night to suit a range of budgets, depending on the season, though, keep in mind most island hotels operate only from May to mid-October.All have COVID-19 protocols and procedures in place, which we’ve noted with each listing.
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