Cyprus

Alas, the experts still haven’t found an elixir for eternal youth, but there’s no harm in still searching. And one spot where you’ll come close to finding it, or at least feeling as though you’ve had a few years taken off you, is Cyprus.

Glorious beaches with the Mediterranean waters lapping at your feet? Check. Five-star spas offering up the latest thalassotherapy treatments? Check. Quaint restaurants and tavernas serving up mezze platters that simply must be enjoyed over lengthy dinners with friends? Check. A mix of Greek and Turkish traditions, with spots like Paphos – a UNESCO World Heritage site – and the third-century villas that dot the countryside, you’ll want to spend more than a few days soaking up the easy way of life.

COLEEN McCLOUGHLIN and SADIE FROST are both huge fans of the Elysium in Paphos – with Coleen staying just this month. And LEO DiCAPRIO has been spied kicking back on the island.

While you're there...

Sumptuous stay
Check into the Elysium Hotel, or book your suite with a view over the Med and the legendary Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite’s Rock) at the InterContinental Aphrodite Hills Resort Hotel and while away the hours at the Cove, the beautiful pebble beach in front of the resort.

Mighty aphrodite
Just outside the village of Latchi on the north west coast of Cyprus, you’ll find the famous Baths of Aphrodite – the Greek goddess of love. It’s rumoured that if you splash yourself with these waters you’ll find eternal youth. Or hit Aphrodite’s hiking trail, one of the most beautiful walks in Cyprus.

Just the treatment
For fabulous Thalassotherapy treatments, head to the Thalasso Spa at the Anassa Hotel and indulge in algae, mud and seaweed wraps.