Europe for families

The Riviera-alternative charms of Montenegro’s coastline were spotted early by One&Only, helping them snap up the best spot on Boka Bay for their first foray into European waters.

Ikos Resorts’ first all-inclusive foray outside of Greece takes on the Iberian Peninsula, where everything from Michelin-starred creations, beachfront tipples and picky-eater’s-plates, to signature treatments by Anne Sémonin Paris and copious family distractions can all be included.

Rooted in the Athenian Riviera, these cavernous cabanas are such a far cry from the area’s other luxe lodgings that they could almost be somewhere else entirely.

Not just a pretty face, this eco-conscious and socially committed property encourages its guests to get to grips with the area’s rich treasures, both natural and cultural.

Italian lakes grandeur is unexpectedly the order of the day at this palatial property on its own private peninsula, but despite its glamorous attire, the informal and personal hospitality is distinctly Greek.

Making its mark pairing rustic tradition with experimental modern design, this hillside village resort boasts panoramic views across the Mediterranean and luxuriously languid villa living.

Boasting a private lake and surrounded by world class golf courses, Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection in the heart of Vilamoura balances Portuguese tradition with family-orientated stylish modernity.

The Algarve in its purest form is found at this full-on destination-resort, that has everything from golf programmes to fantastic family facilities... oh and impeccable Michelin-starred dining.

Passing through beautiful bucolic olive groves sits a citadel-inspired playground of whitewashed stone walls; inside, content couples and fun-loving families coexist in harmony.

Reclining on 570 acres of beachfront miles away from the overpopulated suntraps, Rocco Forte’s first venture into building its own hotels is a crowd-pleasing, private affair.

Abi d’Oru Beach Hotel & Spa exudes Sardinian chic, its vivacious palette of blues and yellows lending a vibrant air to rooms with balcony views to the Mediterranean or surrounding maquis, or a patio facing directly onto the garden lawn.

A Sardinian daydream wrapped in the rugged nature of its north coast home; local-living is the heart and soul of this sprawling village-like resort.