Sunbathers at the Red Beach  Alana Kakoyiannis  Traveling to any
European city in mid-August is like visiting a ghost town.
Paris streets are empty, rainy London is depressing, and even
the protesters from Syntagma Square in Athens take a break from
the heat.  Coastline cities and the Greek islands, on the other
hand, are slammed with tourists.  Santorini, part of the
Cyclades cluster of islands in Greece, is one of the most
popular destinations in the world. In Travel + Leisure's 2013
World's Best Islands survey, it ranked #4.  The island's
livelihood depends almost entirely on the tourism industry, and
prices have remained high despite the crisis.   Hotels in
Santorini are abundant and range from affordable to ultra chic.
In 2012, the Financial Times showcased the exclusive property
"The Hideaway," which has a rate of $8,000 per day.  Visitors to
Santorini won't spend much time in their rooms, though. Swimming
at the Red Beach is transformational, taverna style fish meze
beckon, and the cliffside views and