Epic Sana Algarve
ALBUFEIRA, PORTUGAL
There’s no shortage of facilities at Epic Sana, whether you’re here for relaxation or keeping active. This modern, family friendly resort is home to five pools, a top-notch wellness hub, and six bars and restaurants. It’s also really well placed, just a short walk from one of the Algarve’s f
Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda
GARGNANO, VERONA, LAKE GARDA, ITALY
Set high above Lake Garda, this striking resort blends modern architecture with terraces lined with olive trees and wide views over the Riviera dei Limoni. It’s ideal for wellness lovers, featuring a 4,300-metre spa with saunas, float therapy, and pools. There's also a spectacular outdoor infinity
Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort
ELOUNDA, GREECE
With a breathtaking setting overlooking Mirabello Bay, this all-suite resort pulls out all the stops on the facilities front. There’s an award-winning Six Senses Spa, a choice of indoor and outdoor pools, and family friendly activities. Contemporary, Cretan-inspired design is a hallmark, too.
Sianji Wellbeing Resort
TURGUTREIS, BODRUM, TURKEY
With a tiered design inspired by the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, this palm-cloaked resort counts a private beach, excellent wellness offering – its detox programmes are hugely reputable – and family friendly facilities as highlights. It’s also well-placed for Bodrum’s historic castle and buz
Anassa
LATCHI, CYPRUS
Anassa, meaning ‘Queen’, is a luxury family-run retreat on Cyprus’s north-west coast. With an award-winning spa, yoga and fitness offerings, restorative treatments and healthy gourmet dining, it’s a stylish sanctuary for both wellness and relaxation.
Almyra
PAPHOS, CYPRUS
This luxury resort has a prime location in Paphos, right on the beach and close to the picturesque harbour. Other highlights include the two-storey spa – an award-winning sanctuary with an infinity pool and a tempting treatments menu. There are pools just for smaller guests, too.
Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa
LIDO DI JESOLO, VENICE, ITALY
If you like the idea of combining relaxation with a city break, you’ll get the best of both worlds at this luxe five-star resort, which pairs an award-winning wellness offering with contemporary Italian interiors and a location on a private beach just a hop from iconic Venice.
Hacienda del Conde Meliá Collection Golf & Spa
BUENAVISTA DEL NORTE, SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, TENERIFE
A luxury resort in a historic villa, this adults-only base is perfect if you’re after a relaxing getaway in the sunshine with top spa and golf facilities. Thanks to its elevated setting, you can look forward to superb ocean and mountain views, too.
Palacio Estoril Hotel, Golf & Spa
ESTORIL, LISBON, PORTUGAL
This landmark 1930s hotel pairs historic glamour with modern luxuries. Cue sophisticated rooms, fine dining, and Europe’s only Banyan Tree Spa. The location scores points, too – it’s close to iconic Lisbon in the heart of upmarket Estoril, and just footsteps from Tamariz Beach.
Sentido Galomar
CANIçO, FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
With a superb clifftop setting on Madeira’s quiet north-west coast, Sentido Galomar promises wide ocean views and easy access to the peaceful waters of Garajau Marine Nature Reserve. This adults-only hotel offers yoga, fitness sessions and spa treatments, so you can slow down and unwind or stay ac
Sentido Galosol
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
Sentido Galosol combines wellness, adventure and coastal calm. With a cliffside perch on Madeira’s south-east coast, highlights include superb Atlantic views and direct access to the ocean, as well as plenty in the way of R&R, thanks to an adults-only spa and Ayurveda clinic at neighbouring ho
Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa
ALICANTE, SPAIN
Nestled in the hills above the Costa Blanca, this luxe retreat brings a touch of Southeast Asia to Spain, pairing peaceful surroundings with thoughtful wellness experiences, impeccable service and an easy balance of relaxation, activities and family friendly amenities.
Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti
PINZOLO, ITALY
Set among the forested peaks of the UNESCO-listed Dolomites, Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti is the ultimate mountain retreat. Floor-to-ceiling windows, roaring fires, and soft leather seating welcome guests here, along with a 5,000-square-metre spa that ranks among the largest in the Alps.
Annabelle
PAPHOS, CYPRUS
This beachfront Paphos resort is all geared up for R&R, with a choice of pools, a rooftop spa with 360-degree views of the Mediterranean, and a ‘Food from the Village’ ethos that promises only the freshest local produce. Guests also benefit from access to Annabelle’s sister hotel, Almyra.
Hotel Botanico & The Oriental Spa Garden
PUERTO DE LA CRUZ, TENERIFE
For a world-class spa in a tropical setting, head to Tenerife’s north, where this five-star retreat sits among gardens cloaked in palms and exotic blooms. It’s a family friendly resort with pools, fine dining and entertainment. There’s also a handy shuttle bus to Puerto de la Cruz's centre and
Palazzo di Varignana
BOLOGNA, ITALY
This beautifully resorted 18th-century villa is perched among hills and vineyards, offering elegant rooms, expansive gardens, and one of Italy’s most impressive spa complexes. The menus spotlight produce from the estate’s own farmland, and the culinary and cultural treasures of Bologna are withi
AMARA
LIMASSOL, CYPRUS
This luxury resort has a beachfront location, a huge spa, and an impressive dining scene – including a Michelin-starred Italian eatery. Add in a choice of stylish, contemporary rooms and you’ve got the ultimate relaxing base.
Minos Palace Resort
AGIOS NIKOLAOS, CRETE, GREECE
A private Blue Flag beach, sleek minimalist design and the NAO Longevity Hub make Minos Palace a standout adults-only retreat. The wining and dining scene is seriously impressive, too, with gourmet cuisine and cocktails dreamt up by expert mixologists from Baba Au Rum.
Almar Giardino di Costanza Resort & Spa
MAZARA DEL VALLO, SICILY , ITALY
A five-star Sicilian sanctuary among Mediterranean gardens, Almar Giardino di Costanza offers elegant rooms and private beach access. Its star feature, though, is the Almablu Spa, which has a sleek, Roman-Arab-Norman design, thermal pools, saunas and a long list of energy-balancing treatments.
Daios Cove
AGIOS NIKOLAOS, CRETE, GREECE
Perched above a private Cretan beach, Daios Cove offers terraced villas, an infinity pool, six restaurants, and the sanctuary-like KEPOS by Goco Spa. It’s also really well geared up for little ones, making it a good choice for families looking to relax, try new things and enjoy a picture-perfect s
Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena
SAN BERNARDO, SPAIN
This historic monastery-turned–spa hotel combines centuries-old architecture with a peaceful location in Ribera del Duero. Days unfold at an easy pace, whether you’re lingering over long lunches, exploring the vineyard-dotted countryside, or unwinding in one of Spain’s most atmospheric wellnes
Es Raco d’Arta
ARTá, MALLORCA, MALLORCA
This carefully restored 13th-century farmhouse is in the tranquil north-east of Mallorca, nestled among 220 hectares of vineyards, olive groves, orchards, and organic gardens. Lovingly designed, it’s an ideal retreat for walkers, cyclists, and anyone wanting to press pause and reconnect with natur
NOŪS Santorini
MESARIA, SANTORINI, GREECE
This boutique design-led hotel has lots to shout about, including an impressive art collection, super-chic interiors, a state-of-the-art spa and Santorini’s largest swimming pool. It’s handily located, too, in a peaceful inland setting just 10 minutes’ drive from the cosmopolitan capital, Fira
