EUROPEAN ESCAPES

Th e Mediterranean’s intoxicating mix of spectacular sun-dappled coastline, signature cuisine, iconic hotels and sense of history is hard to beat.

IKOS ODISIA

CORFU, GREECE

Opening in May 2023 as the second Ikos to open on the island of Corfu, the emblematic Ikos Odisia sits protected in a secluded bay across from globally-awarded Ikos Dassia, gracefully elevated for dramatic views across a private coastline.

This is a great resort for families - no matter their age, children enjoy a full range of indoor and outdoor activities held across the resort. Carefully supervised clubs off er creative activities, sports, games, and all things fun. In or out of the water, there’s a whole world of activities to enjoy. There are watersports, bike trails, yoga, tennis and so much more, each designed exclusively for the unique natural environment of Ikos Odisia. With 10 enticing pools and a private stretch of sandy beach, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to fi nding a peaceful spot to repose under the sun.

7 nights from £2,115 per person sharing a Double Promo Room on All-Inclusive. OFFER: Save up to 15%. STAY: 19 Jun - 28 Oct 2023.

NANA PRINCESS SUITES VILLAS & SPA

CRETE, GREECE

Nana Princess offers a different proposition to other Greek resorts, eschewing the usual whitewashed walls and rustic fixtures for a sleek, contemporary aesthetic. Accommodation is low-rise and high-tech, equipped with everything from a TV in your bathroom mirror to a chromotherapy system for harmony and health balance.

Wellness is a real focus, and many of the suites have their own sauna or steam room. Alternatively how about the Grand Royal Villa, with its basement ‘Man Cave’ featuring an original PacMan machine, 1962 vintage jukebox, dartboard and billiard table! Perfect family options for 2023 include the Supreme Sea View Suite, spread over two levels, and the expansive Blue Princess and Dream Princess Villas, each accommodating up to six guests. The stunning Spa Wellness Centre includes an adults only indoor heated pool, fitness centre and a hair and beauty salon, plus a fabulous range of treatments.

There are plenty of places to chill, with a private beach, pool bar and shisha lounge, while the nearest town, Hersonissos, offers plenty of fun after dark. Active pursuits on offer include sailing, snorkelling, cycling and scuba diving, and green fees are included at the nearby golf course.

7 nights from £1,619 per person sharing a Sea View Deluxe Junior Suite Pool Front including breakfast. OFFER: Save up to 30%. STAY: 01 May - 31 Oct 2023.

PINE CLIFFS, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT

ALGARVE, PORTUGAL

Beautifully poised on a clifftop above a golden-sand beach, this expansive resort offers a dizzying array of accommodation options, delectable dining venues, an incredible spa and a host of superb sports and leisure facilities. An unrivalled destination for families in the summer, guests are simply spoilt for choice with a myriad of experiences. With truly fabulous kids’ and teen clubs, direct access to the secluded beach, a state-of-the-art spa, world-class golf and tennis facilities, eleven exquisite restaurants and bars, there is no finer choice for an action-packed family escape to the Algarve.

7 nights from £895 per person sharing a Deluxe Room Resort View including breakfast. OFFER: Save up to 20% + One Free Green Fee per person per stay. STAY: now - 04 Jan 2024.

HILLSIDE BEACH CLUB

FETHIYE, TURKEY

Hillside Beach Club is a perennially popular resort set on a beautiful private bay, surrounded by pinewoods and a stone’s throw from lively Fethiye. The resort caters equally well to both couples and families, with three different beaches, two of them for adults only, plus an amazing array of spa and sporting facilities. A high repeat guest rate is testament to the welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff, and there’s always something going on here, from painting workshops to fun-filled sunset parties.

7 nights from £1,465 per person sharing a Superior Double Room with Large Terrace on Full Board. OFFER: Save 10%. STAY: 08 Apr - 04 Nov 2023.

HOTEL FARIONES

LANZAROTE, SPAIN

The Hotel Fariones was the first hotel to be built on Lanzarote back in 1966, but this is no museum piece, reopening in 2020 after a remarkable four-year refurbishment. The results speak for themselves, with stunning interiors, beautiful tropical gardens and a gorgeous infinity pool looking out across the Atlantic. Set amidst swaying palm trees, the iconic and ever-popular Hotel Fariones boasts an enviable position right by the ocean, and enjoys direct access via a series of terraces and steps to a small sandy cove complete with a beach club. The stylish interiors are the work of Canarian designer Rafael del Castillo, and the hotel’s art collection includes pieces by Lanzarote’s most famous son, César Manrique. There is an impressive seasonally heated outdoor infinity pool and two jacuzzis as well as an exclusive rooftop club with bar and delightful infinity pool. Guests also have use of the sport centre opposite the hotel. The lively resort centre and old town of Puerto del Carmen with its charming harbour and traditional bars and restaurants is within easy reach of the hotel.

7 nights from £1,085 per person sharing a Double Superior Sea View including breakfast. OFFER: Save up to 18%. STAY: 01 May - 31 Oct 2023.