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The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius proves to be so much more than a ‘fly-and-flop’ beach getaway. Sharon Parsons discovers a place with an astonishing heritage and unique culture waiting to be explored and celebrated

From cosy country hotels to far-flung paradise retreats, these GH -tested and approved spas will deliver the me-time you deserve

If Mykonos is the Greek god of queer summer escapes, then new island hotel Axel Beach is its sun-drenched temple. Perched above the Aegean, this adults-only escape is unapologetically bold, playful an

Sara Ella-Ozbek finds that small changes reap big rewards following a restorative health retreat in a calming Moroccan waterfront sanctuary

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Jeremy Ellwood discovers that Penha Longa’s 14th-century monastic heritage really does create a sanctuary-like feel amid five-star luxury