I’d never considered an activity-based holiday like Neilson's Messini Beachclub before. I’m not especially sporty, and my idea of a holiday previously involved more lying comatose after a bowl of pasta and too many negronis, less aqua sports. But having kids and growing older means my husband and I now want different things from a break: to feel rested and good in our bodies. Frankly, it’s rare to find time to be active in our working lives, so a holiday has become a precious chance for physical exercise that feels pleasurable. And that’s exactly what we find on our first Neilson Beach Club holiday.