With a choice of either arriving by a winding hedge-lined road punctured with sea views or a boat ride across the Ionian from Corfu, the journey here may hint at the adventurous side of Elix, Mar-Bella Collection, but what stands out the most is the secluded locale. Cemented in a take-a-load-off way of life, the eight hillside-sloping floors are very much the place to retreat from the masses and partake in the slower side. Where unhurried lounging on the beach is encouraged, extensive board choices keep options open for the non-committal types, and life is made easier with the exclusive benefits of the Signature Suite Collection – think flexible VIP check ins and outs, pillow menus and even a complimentary wine tasting.

As promised, however, despite her easy-breezy exterior, Elix also has a penchant for escapades. Nothing is really on the doorstep, so it takes the similarly minded to gel with this venturesome side, and when they do they’re handsomely rewarded with the fruits of the local area. Hiring a car is encouraged to explore the likes of Parga with its Venetian castle and boutiques for a bit of hustle and bustle, while lunching on Sivota’s harbourside or in one of nearby Perdika’s tavernas revels in a bit of local spirit. And for those looking to test their sea legs, the hotel’s catamaran puts the surrounding islands of picturesque Paxos, Caribbean-rivalling Antipaxos and, of course, Corfu on full display.