Dancing the night away...

Ha ha!  Dancing in the sand isn't easy.    Not that it would stop me, though.  Some of my most memorable moments were dancing under the stars.  Is there anything better?

Aside from sand-dancing, how would you describe island life?  I'm considering a sabbatical in the Greek Islands, but need more info on where to stay, how much to budget, etc.  I'm looking for a quiet, no-agenda kind of thing.  Reading, writing, prayer and meditation, general meandering, walking to the local market, enjoying a bite at a shoreline cafe, the occasional excursion to a cliff view or boating between islands.  A journey of discovery at all levels.  Happy to stay up to the 90-day visitor's limit, or longer if I get connected and can get permission to extend my stay.  Budget allowing, of course.

Thanks!