OKU Kos, Kos, Greece, Mediterranean

Simple, soulful and slow-paced. If we only had three words to describe OKU Kos, then those would be the ones we'd choose. Luckily, we've got a few more to play with and boy does this jewel of a resort on Kos' northern coast deserve them.

As soon as you arrive you'll feel as if you've accidentally wandered into a local village, such is the raw authenticity in its look and feel. Its cluster of whitewashed cubist houses are sprinkled among weaving paths, quaint patios and well-manicured gardens filled with palm trees, shrubs and plants that somehow feel immaculately positioned. The buildings are inspired by centuries-old Greek architecture and the pace of life around the resort feels like one in tune with yesteryear.

Nestled on an island known for its rejuvenating qualities, it'll probably come as little surprise to you that adults-only OKU Kos is focused on wellness and mindful stays. But the way it marries simplicity with a deep thoughtfulness for both its guests and the encircling environment is as smooth as we've ever seen at a resort. We're talking yoga on its private beach, delicious farm-to-fork dining and sensational sunsets that will never fail to lift your mood.

Its appearance may point to a place stuck in the past but the resort's philosophy is very much forward-thinking. It's a bohemian escape that feels effortlessly current and in tune with the demands of the modern-day traveller. Not that your time at OKU Kos will be demanding – anything but. In fact, you'll submit to its serenity quicker than you can say 'aaaaand relax'...