Ockenden Manor, Sussex, England
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Traverse the centuries to this Elizabethan manor , less than 30 minutes from Gatwick. It has a couple of pamper packages, one giving you use of the spa all day Sunday and Monday with dinner, B&B for £99 (€115) each. A midweek package gives you dinner in the Michelin-star restaurant, full use of spa facilities, £25 towards a treatment and breakfast, for £156.50 (€182).

Barcelo Illetas Albatros, Mallorca
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This urban-beach, adults' only hotel has a Girls Getaway package which starts with fizz and chocolates on arrival and takes in a cocktail-making lesson on a rooftop terrace and a yoga class while contemplating the Bay of Palma. You also get 10 per cent off spa treatments and dining. It costs £185 (€215) per person, half-board, per night, based on two sharing.

St Nicolas Bay, Crete
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Amid olive, lemon and orange trees, this resort hotel overlooks Mirabello Bay and sea water sloshes in the hotel pools. There's free use of the sauna, hammam and gym during the hotel's seven-night summer package which begins with sparkling wine and cake on arrival and includes a massage, dinner, breakfast and a room with a sea view, from €290 a night.