What should one experience when travelling on an island?

The British newspaper Daily Telegraph describes Rhodes and Symi as two of the 15 Greek islands that are ideal for a post-pandemic vacation.
The wonderful island of Symi offers visitors the authentic experience of a Greek island. Small and notable hotels and unique houses offer privacy that everyone is looking for after the pandemic.
Rhodes, with its international airport, is an ideal base for travelling in the southeast Aegean region. The visitor has the unique opportunity to explore some of the most beautiful islands in Greece!
The new town of Rhodes impresses with the public buildings of the Italian era, in a colonial style, with influences from Roman, Gothic and Renaissance architecture, complemented by elements of the Orient. In the small port of Mandraki, on two pillars you will see, the deer and doe, ancient symbols of the island.