Re: Mykonos
We've been to Mykonos 5 times over the last 20 years. Yes, you probably do not want to stay on Paradise Beach. There is a camp ground there and a so-so taverna, loud Euro Disco music & lots of kids. We prefer to stay in town so we can walk around in the morning, go to the beach (more on that later) eat dinner in town and walk/stagger home. There are several very nice hotels (we stayed at Semeli Hotel in 7/06). Excellent restaurants in town. There are also very nice resorts outside of town but then you are dependent on the hotel shuttle bus or car rental to get around. Parking in Mykonos town is virtually non existant so that would be an issue if you went there for dinner. The taxi line can be hours long (speaking from experience). There is a good bus system (and one needs to take it at least once!) We prefer Elia Beach - great taverna, more of an adult crowd and clothing optional. "beds & parasols" are avaliable to rent. You can drive, or do the bus/boat system: from the top of the hill in Mykonos town, take the bus to Platya Yalois. Then you take the boat to the beach - boats go to about four beaches - some stop at all of them - some are more direct. A great way to get there. We have taken the boat over and the bus back for example. Last summer we did rent a car for several days. In previous visits we didn't. Let me know if you have other questions.