For those looking to experience Montenegro at its most serene, Aman Sveti Stefan offers an even more secluded alternative to Mamula Island by Banyan Tree. Set across the iconic fortified island and the former royal retreat of Villa Miločer, the property feels entirely removed from the pace of the Adriatic, with centuries-old stone cottages, dense pine and olive forests, and some of Montenegro’s most beautiful beaches. At the heart of the experience is the expansive Aman Spa, a true temple to wellbeing with hydrotherapy, a 24-metre indoor-outdoor pool and treatments drawing on the country's rich tradition of local herbs and natural healing.

As with every Aman, the appeal lies as much in the consistency of the service as it does in the setting – everything feels exceptionally considered, discreet and beautifully executed, without taking away from the sense of place.

Séntire’s take: If Mamula is Montenegro with a little more energy and design-led buzz, Aman Sveti Stefan is where you go when you want to properly switch off. It is the choice for the traveller who already knows what to expect from Aman and wants that familiar standard of service, but in a setting that feels pleasantly unexpected.