There’s lots of things I want from a five-star holiday - crisp bedlinen, a bangin’ infinity pool, delicious spritzes on tap and a breakfast buffet my tastebuds will long for once I’m home.
This checklist was on my mind as I arrived at Crete’s Daios Cove, an exclusive resort tucked into a secluded cove (well, duh) on the east of the island. And yet, what I took from my four-day break - aside from a newfound appreciation for feta - was a geek-level understanding of how my body burns fuel, and how that can (and should) inform the way I exercise.
This new knowledge came via the Kepos by Goco wellness centre, the new jewel in Daios Cove’s crown. To mention all it offers would mean you’d still be reading this article well past your bedtime, but let’s at least nod to the spa treatment rooms, two indoor pools, a glass-walled yoga studio overlooking the bay, cryotherapy chamber, infrared sauna, indoor gym comprising of separate cardio and resistance areas and an outdoor fitness space complete with rig, cardio kit and weights.
Suffice to say, there are myriad ways to get your sweat on, then recover and relax in ways your body will thank you for.
But the real goodies are the diagnostic tests run by Kepos’ medical team of doctors and nutritionists.
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Kerzner International has launched a new portfolio to sit alongside its Atlantis and One&Only brands.
Called Rare Finds, the collection has started with Kerzner assuming management of Bab Al Shams, a desert resort owned by Meydan.
The resort will now close for an “extensive reimagination” before reopening as part of the new collection early next year.
Kerzner said “the new vertical” will be “a diverse collection of resorts celebrating the individuality of each property”, that will continue to “strategically grow” over the coming years.
“I am excited to welcome Bab Al Shams Desert Resort to the newly introduced Rare Finds collection. The addition of this legacy landmark desert resort marks Kerzner International’s continued growth and expansion within the region,” said Philippe Zuber, chief executive of Kerzner International. “We are thrilled to continue to be part of the future of Dubai, and we look forward to welcoming guests to discover this new, evolved idyllic retreat.”
Work on the resort will include new designs throughout, new culinary experiences, a rooftop lounge, reimagined infinity pool and evolving the wellbeing offering at the spa.
Staff will curate itineraries and bespoke outdoor activities for guests, from desert equestrian sports, to star gazing with in-house astronomers; sandboarding to hot air balloon rides. The family-friendly resort will have numerous break-out spaces and activities, including a games room and family entertainment venue.
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