Santorini has its share of super-romantic hotels, classic inns and cozy hideaways, but travelers with more modernist leanings have been short on choices. In the quiet village of Pyrgos, Voreina Gallery Suites is changing all that. A nine-suite property just 10 minutes from Thira, Santorini’s main town, it has spacious guestrooms, a clean, minimal style and a rotating collection of art from young artists. With its classic Santorini backdrop, this petite hotel can feel like one big art installation. Here’s my plan of action….

Stay Local. Thira and Oia may be the island’s most famous towns, but the village of Pyrgos is still worth a visit to see the stunning medieval architecture, including 10th-century churches and fortress ruins.

Drink Greek. Voreina is ideally situated to visit some of Santorini’s best wineries. Take a tour of the different grape growing operations, and sample some of the local products.

Healing Waters. Just because the hotel doesn’t have a spa doesn’t mean you can’t sample Greece’s own unique brand of wellness. Hop on a ferry to the nearby volcanic island of Nea Kameni, where you can bathe in hot sulfur springs.

Lounge Around. Perivolos Beach may not have the white sand (Santorini’s beaches are black, brown and red), but it more than makes up for it with sweeping Aegean views.