An endless expanse of shimmering waters paired with unmatched greek hospitality awaits visitors to the islands of the aegean sea. Each island is home to a unique spirit and mythology. From patmos a favorite of aga khan to hydra which captivated henry miller, leonard cohen and sophia loren , the islands are imbued with a seductive sense of history, tradition and adventure. Several films over the decades have been filmed on them, including boy on a dolphin 1957 on hydra, the big blue 1988 on amorgos and the sisterhood of the traveling pants 2005 on santorini. Sources of inspiration for millennia, the ancient ruins, cliffside monasteries and volcanic rims are all can’t-miss sights.