Fishing boats, Mykonos ISLAND LIFE, Corfu, Mykonos and Santorini While the above inland excursions are often included with itineraries offered by AAA's tour and cruise partners, visits to the Greek islands of Corfu, Mykonos and Santorini are typically only available on cruises-and offer just the right mix of relaxation and cultural education. Achilleion Palace was built by an empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary who admired Greece and its architecture and culture. She had a holiday retreat-designed to evoke the mythical palaces of Phaeacia-built on Corfu, and today you can walk the halls of this historic palace and sit in its Imperial Gardens. Mykonos and Santorini are the most wellknown of the 200-plus Cyclades Islands. Narrow, maze-like streets wind past whitewashed buildings, often trimmed in blue. The color palette seems to mirror the sand and the water of the surrounding Aegean Sea- particularly on Mykonos. Most of Santorini's beaches tend to be darker because it was forged from volcanic eruptions. The town of Oia offers perhaps the best views of the crater and volcanic cliffs. The minerality of the volcanic soil comes through in local wine Vinsanto, which travelers are encouraged to sip while soaking in the exquisite scenic beauty unique to Greece. Mykonos Immerse yourself in Greek history and culture. Call your local AAA Travel Advisor for inspiration and planning. Visit AAA.com/TravelAdvisor to find an advisor near you. TRAVELER OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2022 | 39 GETTY IMAGEShttps://open.spotify.com/episode/3Q7DqEigXMeSMqTPLU2qb4 https://www.aaa.com/traveladvisor https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-beauty-of-greece/id1491534962?i=1000460409556