A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started
Soak up the sun with laid-back beach days
8 days, from £1305 to £2090
Treat the whole family to an eight-day getaway in Lanzarote, from Macher to San Bartolome
8 days, from £1450 to £2150
Spend eight days between Valencia’s historic centre and a private estate on the Costa Blanca
8 days, from £1550 to £2250
Explore the ‘Green Island’ of Sao Miguel with hikes, dips into volcanic pools and strolls through the verdant landscape
8 days, from £1650 to £2600
Explore the Algarve’s quieter side, from Aljezur’s surf beaches and Tavira’s whitewashed streets to the lagoons of Ria Formosa Natural Park
9 days, from £1800 to £2500
Escape to the Algarve for a family adventure, full of secluded beaches, spectacular sunsets and fresh seafood
10 days, from £2000 to £2750
Explore the very best of Sao Miguel – from caldera walks to dips in thermal springs – before discovering Lisbon with a local
9 days, from £2000 to £2750
Immerse the whole family in the charm, seclusion and rich history of Crete on this 11-day island adventure
11 days, from £2300 to £4250
Drive your own car, taking the Eurotunnel car-carrying train from Folkstone to Calais
9 days, from £2320 to £3700
Gather the family for an 11-day Ionian island-hopping adventure, pairing stunning scenery with buzzing beaches
11 days, from £2500 to £4350
Pair an Athenian adventure with a sojourn in sleepy Sounio on this eight-day exploration of Greece’s culture and coastal charms
8 days, from £2500 to £4050
Experience the best of Sardinia’s coast and countryside, across four distinct yet equally enchanting locations
7 days, from £2700 to £3900
Pair captivating Kefalonia with idyllic Ithaca on this eight-day exploration across two gorgeous Greek islands
8 days, from £2700 to £4100
Discover Sardinia’s countryside and coast on this nine-day family getaway, making unforgettable memories along the way
9 days, from £2900 to £4100
Venture further into Crete on this 10-day adventure, uncovering its unspoilt splendour and sleepier settings
10 days, from £3100 to £4000
Experience the rugged splendour of Sicily’s most dramatic landscapes on this eight-day island adventure
8 days, from £3150 to £4300
Travel from Hvar to Montenegro on this eight-day adventure combining island life, historic cities and the dramatic coastline of the Adriatic
8 days, from £3400 to £4400
Soak up idyllic Italian landscapes in Puglia before setting your sights on the Greek grandeur of the Peloponnese during this two-week adventure
14 days, from £3450 to £4800
Revel in the rugged splendour of the Peloponnese on this two-week Grecian getaway
14 days, from £3650 to £4700
Enjoy eight fun-filled family days in Puglia, combining beach bliss, beautiful towns and unforgettable food
8 days, from £3900 to £6300
Slip into a relaxed rhythm on this ten-day escape to iconic Athens and the picturesque island of Patmos
10 days, from £4150 to £5650
Spend 11 days exploring the best of Italy’s varied landscapes: the Dolomites, Venice and Puglia
11 days, from £4400 to £7050
Explore the markets in the Old Port of Marseille
11 days, from £4915 to £7845
Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday
For a wonderfully retro beach holiday in Europe, load up the car and set off on a road trip from the UK. Normandy and Brittany are a winning combo, with historic cities and beautiful beaches galore, or there's always a chic beach break to the iconic South of France to consider. Offshore, the French island of Corsica also has beaches to rival any in the Mediterranean. Alternatively, you can take your pick from any number of famous beaches around mainland Spain (including - in San Sebastian and Valencia - two of the finest city beaches in the world) or the beautiful Balearic Islands.
Further west, there are the surf beaches of the Atlantic coast of Portugal - a great place to learn to ride the waves with excellent conditions and some of the best instructors in the business. Meanwhile mainland Italy has some 1,100 miles of coastline, with pretty Puglia, the heal of Italy's boot, home to endless sandy stretches and sleepy hilltop villages. Sardinia and Sicily are also ringed with sandy coves, and we can point out the ones that remain relatively secret.
If it's an exotic beach getaway you're after, we can arrange a heavenly holiday to Greece where you can explore sugar cube towns and spend your days island-hopping and enjoying the cool coastal breeze aboard a luxury yacht. Then dive into what must be the most glorious water in the Med. Turkey, too, is a firm favourite, with a scattering of excellent hotels on the beautiful Lycean coast and the chance to enjoy a serene sailing trip aboard a traditional gulet boat, mooring for lunch off beachfront tavernas serving delicious fresh seafood.
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