Greek Island of Syros Ranks Among World's Top Rising Travel Destinations

Greek Island of Syros Ranks Among World's Top Rising Travel Destinations, Expedia Says

The Greek island of Syros ranked fourth on Expedia's "Island Hot List 2026," part of a broader trend of travelers seeking quieter Cycladic alternatives to Santorini and Mykonos, with searches for the island up 60% year-over-year. Expedia's list, which tracks travel search and social media trends, found overall online searches for island vacations rose an average of 55% compared to last year, with related social media mentions up roughly 20%. St. Lucia topped the list, while destinations s...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA