Should I Buy Canon Ixus 970 IS?

I have been looking for a digital camera for a while, and because I haven't been able to find which camera to buy, I am sort of in a hurry. In just over a week, I am travelling to Greece for a two week vacation. I want a compact (lightweight) digital camera for this trip. So, what should I be looking for? There are so many cameras to choose from. It's always the price (the cheaper the better), image quality should be good, it should be lightweight, it should have a nice design, battery quality should be better than ok, and it should be fairly easy to use. I have been looking closely at Canon Ixus 970 IS, and this digital camera looks really good. The reviews I have read are also impressive. The price might be a little higher than most other cameras I have been looking at, but it might be worth it? I am still looking around, and still haven't decided just yet, but I think that this is my favorite at the moment. Do you have any other suggestions?