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Nestled in the Mediterranean Sea , surrounded by jade- coloured water lapping against grey and white rocks and spilling onto golden sands, sits the island of Sardinia. Neighbouring Corsica, this delightful Italian island ’s 2, 000km coastline inhabits rocky hiking trails and views for days, though I’m here for a slightly more sedate holiday and, thanks to 5* Valle Dell’Erica, it consists largely of splashing around in clear seas, dipping into bubbling Thalasso pools and indulging in fine wines, fresh fish and butter-soft pasta. After a 90-minute drive from Olbia airport (and a 2.5 hour flight from Gatwick) we arrive at a vast, air-conditioned reception, leading onto a terrace where deep white armchairs overlook the dusky coast. A live cellist provides the classical soundtrack, a waiter appears boasting a silver tray of cocktails, nuts, olives and sun-dried tomatoes. If there is a more splendid welcome to a destination, I can’t think of one. Valle Dell’Erica is big – two hotels ( H...