Melia Tortuga Beach Resort and Spa Club Lagoon Premium VIP

Plus, you'll be treated to an evening meal at NAMI Asian restaurant (located at Melia Llana, reservations required). Your VIP status also gets you into Bar Marley beach bar – where the vibes, the drinks, and the menu are all Caribbean-inspired – and entry to the bustling Bikini Beach Club, where you'll get €50 per person per day to spend on food and drinks. For the sports fans, meanwhile, you'll also get a €50 per person per day allowance to spend at Lineker's sports bar. And with all that traipsing around between resorts, you'll definitely want to take advantage of the complimentary 25-minute neck and shoulder massage that's available as part of the upgrade.  

As for what Melia Tortuga itself has to offer…

This hotel is all about finding your bliss. Set on Cape Verde’s picturesque Sal Island, with front row seats to the coral reef, unspoiled beaches, and easy-going island vibes – it’s the perfect spot to recharge and make memories. And it's just a five-minute taxi ride from Santa Maria, the island's charming capital that's teeming with picture-perfect pastel buildings, al fresco dining spots, and lively beach bars pumping out tunes around the clock. 

There are two pools each for grown ups and little ones, so there’s plenty of options when it comes to the pool scene – whether you’re a glued to the sun lounger, cocktail in hand type or you prefer getting involved and making a splash with the kids. Families will love the kids’ club too, with enough sports, group activities, and min-discos to fill your holiday up with joy. For some well deserved me-time, why not indulge in a pamper sesh at the spa? The personalised treatments will leave you floating for the rest of the day. If you love to get moving, there’s lots of treats in store for you, too. From the gym to sunrise yoga and dance classes, there’s something for every mover and shaker. 

When it’s time to refuel, there’s some great options. Feast on fresh, flavourful dishes at one of five restaurants. O’Grille serves up just-caught seafood with ocean views, Pasta Nostra dishes up Italian favourites, and Aqua Nikkei brings a unique Japanese-Peruvian fusion to your table. Top it off with a cocktail by the pool for the perfect end to the day. Just so you know, the hotel has a dress code for dinner service. Women are asked to dress in something smart, while men will need to wear closed-toe shoes or sandals, trousers or shorts below the knee and have covered shoulders.

Before you fly to Cape Verde, you must register your details and pay an airport tax. It’s around €31 per person and you need to do this at least seven days before you go. You can do it at https://www.ease.gov.cv/ or find out more at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/entry-requirements. If you don’t, there could be long delays at passport control when you arrive, causing you to miss your transfer. And if you miss your transfer because of this, easyJet holidays won’t be liable. We strongly recommend registering and paying before you travel to ensure a smooth start to your holiday.