Rocabella Mykonos

The daybeds here are partially submerged in the pool, which tells you what kind of place this is before you've even checked in. This boutique hotel on Agios Stefanos Beach runs only 26 rooms and a villa, so the pool never turns into a contact sport. Whitewashed Cycladic buildings step down a hillside toward the Aegean, most rooms have ocean views, and many come with private plunge pools. The Michelin Guide selects it among its hotels.

One honor, in evidence: