Greece

With a pretty beach a ‘simple luxury’ ethos, there are plenty of repeat bookers at Elix, Mar-Bella Collection, which is just over the water from Corfu

Guests return year after year to east-coast beach retreat Lindos Mare with its splendid pool and sweeping views — and it’s not hard to see why

Allwyn, owned by the investment vehicle of the billionaire Karel Komarek, would create a lottery giant in its tie-up with the Athens-listed OPAP

Researchers have uncovered the mysteries a papyrus scroll carbonised by Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago, revealing lost details of Zeno, the founder of Stoicism

A yoga studio with mountain views, a blend of cutting-edge and ancient wellness practices and a personalised diet ensure this Greek spa offers soulful healing

The sophisticated Greek enclave of Costa Navarino is home to swish hotels, several restaurants, a golden Ionian beach — and this knockout spa

My sympathies switched from the helpless praying mantis to the ruthlessly efficient wasp

Steve Clarke has worked to transform fortunes of Scotland side after years of underachievement to put side on the brink of a first World Cup in 28 years

The most stylish pads across the Med and beyond are already selling out, and flight prices are increasing. Book now and you can look forward to a stay at one of these top spots

Phaea Blue in Elounda has private pools, attentive service and island tours by boat and classic car — and is catnip for interior design fans, says Victoria Brzezinski