Wellness vs. Well-being

A bounty of fun awaits extended families who head en masse to the jewel of this Cretan resort, the four-bedroom Royal Spa Pool Villa. Complete with private gym and in-villa spa treatments, generous space means every member of the family is guaranteed privacy, but can come together to enjoy each other’s company. Reconnect over al fresco meals or make lasting memories on a sailing adventure discovering dazzling beaches and uninhabited islets.

This may be a classic destination for R&R, but for those craving a little adventure can explore quaint villages, bountiful vineyards and olive groves on two wheels. Overseen by two-time former Swiss cycling champion, Thomas Wegmüller, the in-house professional cycling centre provides mountain and road bikes for independent exploration discovering the island’s diverse species of native flora and fauna. Journey further afield with an escorted tour to Turtle Beach and Pissouri Valley.

The first and only art-immersive hotel in the Maldives bestows just the right dose of inspiration to arouse your creative side. A captivating take on art, and quite brilliant design details that engage all the senses, are hidden around the resort, even underwater. True to the resort’s mantra ‘a place for the joy of living’, interactive events and workshops at the island art gallery and studio nurtures both local artists and visiting aesthetes.