Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters Situated off the west coast of mainland Italy , the island of Sardinia is known for its sugar-white sand beaches and pristine turquoise waters, along with mountains, lagoons and breathtaking coastlines. We discovered the perfect base to explore these unspoilt shores at the stunning Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia hotel – and uncovered a paradise for foodies along the way. We were charmed by the chic interior of Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia , which made this five-star resort feel special from the moment we stepped through the door.

Our room featured golden tones and gorgeous decor that made us feel like we’d arrived at our own private Italian villa, with a stone-and-marble bathroom, a generous living area and a balcony that overlooked a lagoon populated with pink flamingos. The lagoon was such a spectacular sight, which we could enjoy in even closer detail through binoculars, and our balcony was also the idyllic spot to enjoy a glass of wine in the evenings as we relaxed into our Italian getaway. Just a 10-minute walk – or you can take the private shuttle – from the Conrad hotel and its sister property Baia di Chia Resort next door, we discovered the secluded Monte Cogoni beach.

It has been dubbed one of Italy’s most beautiful beaches – and we could see why. M.