For years Greece has allured the international jet-set crowd to its white shores surrounded by turquoise sea. From its buzzing capital city to its sleepy paradise islands, Greek Islands provide something for everyone as a fantastic year-round destination. That’s why I have rounded up a list of Ten Tips to Enjoy luxury vacations in Greece. No matter what you decide to do, which islands you choose or cities you visit, you will definitely not be bored!

1. Book early. There’s a reason Hollywood has made so many movies in about Greece. Lucky for you, the Internet puts all the best travel and concierge services right at your fingertips.

2. Think outside the hotel. Consider luxury Greek villas with pools or Greece beach villas on one of Greece’s 1400 islands, for your accommodation. If you feel a calling to the high seas, a luxury yacht might be the ticket.

3. Make it a springtime or autumn affair. You won’t fall as deeply in love with Greece in July and August when temps can soar to over 100°. In mid-June, though you’ll find that the weather cooperates, and islands and activities aren’t crowded, but everything you want to see and do is available.

4. No man is an island. While nothing can compare to the sunshine of Santorini, the mountainous north has a breathtaking landscape, and culinary adventures that are not to be missed.

5. Be a bookworm. Don’t leave everything to your trav
el specialist, or even your Greek uncle. You’ll never know what you want to see—and what you could potentially be missing—if you don’t do your own homework. There is as much to read about Greece (Including Homer if you want to get scholarly) as there is to discover.

6. Don’t be a stranger. If you make it all the way to Greece, take the time to see as much of it as you can, from the ruins of Athens to the cliffs of Crete. Make it a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

7. “L” is for “luxury.” Don’t forget to pamper yourself after you’ve climbed some mountains and hopped the islands. Take advantage of your concierge service for the best dining, spa and shopping experiences available.

8. Culture is key. Impeccable service only gets better when you know some of the customs, if not a little of the language. Are you waving hello or goodbye? It’s good to know.

9. Customize. So you can’t see everything in Greece this time. There is nothing to worry about! Luxury Greek vacations can be customized to include the right combination of adventures: tour two or three islands and spend each night in a private villa; make the sea your Greek home in a luxury yacht; or hit all the historical wonders with a private guide for the duration of your stay.

10. Go back for more. Once you find the luxury Greek villa of your dreams, keep the dream alive. Whether it’s a destination wedding, a romantic honeymoon, or a luxury vacation for the whole family, once you’ve been to Greece, it’s your home away from home.