Riu Inperial Marhaba Bedroom Style Reception & Lobby Restaurant Lobby Bar Pool Snack Bar Beach Bar Meeting Room Swimming Pools & Garden Indoor Swimming Pool & Jacuzzi Gym

Tucked in a quiet corner of Port El Kantaoui, the Riu Imperial Marhaba Hotel in Sousse is about 3km from the marina and gazes out over golden sands and sapphire seas. You can literally walk through the grounds, past the enormous sun terrace, down to the beach.

Guests can relax and make the most of one of the 272 beautifully furnished guest rooms which are equipped with modern facilities and fully furnished balconies with great views of the hotel ground and the Mediterranean Sea.

Of course, you might prefer to simply chill out around the pool. Peppered with elegant parasols and plenty of sun beds, it's certainly impressive. But then this is one impressive hotel.

Step inside and you'll come face to face with an eye-popping atrium. All polished marble and glass-fronted elevators, it sits at the grand end of the opulence scale.

The a la carte restaurant with its traditional, Tunisian-style dark wood decor is something of a talking point. And so is the food – it's delicious. Mind you, the main buffets are amazing, too.

If you want to work off some of those calories though, take your pick from activities like tennis and volleyball. If relaxation's more your thing, make the most of the sauna, Turkish bath and whirlpool.

Come the evening, there's just as much on offer. Sip a cocktail in the piano bar. Put your best foot forward for a slow dance. Or perhaps boogie 'til the wee small hours at the disco.