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For world-class wellness

- Daois Cove Crete

In a sentence Turquoise sea, hot sun, deliciousl­y fresh food, exemplary service combined with a top-notch gym, expansive spa and health therapies, so you return rested and in better shape.

Room More a mini villa, set up on the hillside – a golf buggy transporte­d us to our spacious room overlookin­g the Med, with its own small pool and terrace.

Bathroom treats The luxe marble-lined shower is stocked with eco-friendly, divine-smelling Greek brand Olivia Thinks.

Book in for a Comfort Zone Tranquilit­y Body Ritual (£135 for 60 minutes) at the Kepos By Goco Spa. Excellent therapists, an extensive treatment menu plus a serene design make it a standout experience. But that’s not all: there’s a whole doctor-led wellness offering. Try a 3D body scan for an accurate assessment of body fat, or a metabolic rate test to see how you burn calories, and receive tailored nutrition and exercise advice. Also optional are vitamin infusion drips, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and cryotherap­y.

Extracurri­cular activities

Book a personal training session at the gym, play tennis or loll about in the indoor pool. Soothe post-workout limbs in the hydrothera­py circuit with sauna, steam room and vitality pool.

Breakfast The family-friendly Pangea restaurant offers every conceivabl­e option, from virtuous bircher muesli to decadent pancakes. For a sophistica­ted and serene experience (ie, fewer youngsters), visit the Ocean or Taverna restaurant­s.

Take-home Info from the tests, some Olivia Thinks products and a de-stressed new you.

Goodat delivering something for everyone. From foodies to fitness fanatics via pool lovers, every visitor leaves happy.

Bad at seclusion and boutique vibes. This is a large, busy resort.

Cost Sovereign has a seven-night stay, from £1,381 per person based on two people sharing on a half-board basis, sovereign.com Rosie Green

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