Whether it's a family holiday or a girlie getaway, Meera Dattani suggests you head to the southwest corner of this Mediterranean isle for a dose of beach, spa, gastronomy and classical masterpieces

Columbia Beach Resort, Pissouri

A week here could rejuvenate the weariest of souls. Located by Pissouri beach on Cyprus' southern coast, the hotel has a spa, six restaurants and bars and even a gorgeous on-site, seaview chapel. Rooms, which all have a balcony or terrace, are set around the lagoon-style pool which is surrounded by olive trees and bougainvilleas. Enjoy a mojito on underwater bar stools by the pool bar or sip sunset cocktails on the wooden deck of the Eros Bar. The hotel also has tennis and squash courts, gym and can arrange watersports.

For more information visit www.columbia-hotels.com