There’s more adventure on your doorstep too – the islands of Arkoi and the caves of Makronisi or a hike to the remnants of a Byzantine castle. We tried horse riding at the nearby family-owned Erika’s Horse Riding Farm (I recommended it here because Erika is amazing, as is her dad – hi Pedros!). We had an unforgettable sunset trek along the beach followed by a stargazing campfire on the beach after dinner.

I am a huge fan of travelling off-peak (the rates are better, there are fewer kids, less mayhem at airports and it’s usually cooler if you can’t take the 35ºC heat in July and August) and as I packed my bag I dreamed about going back to OKU in September or October when the season comes to a close.

The pandemic has had so many unexpected, lingering side effects – it has turned me into something I never thought I’d be – a homebird. But this short trip reminded me how important it is to fly the nest every now and then.

Rates at OKU Kos from €256 (currently approx. £213.40) based on two sharing a double room on a B&B basis. www.okuhotels.com

“A short trip to the island of Kos made me fall in love with Greece (and travelling) again”