Luxury Croatia holidays

Encircled by medieval limestone walls surging dramatically from the sea, labyrinthine alleys and piazzas are alive with the buzz of outdoor life here, where cosmopolitan cafes spill out onto the pavements of Placa Street.   

A city with two sides, the sleek yachts dotting the harbour and glitzy nightlife are balanced by lavender fields and vineyards, a 16th-century fortress and Europe’s oldest public theatre; all in the continent’s sunniest location.  

The city to experience authentic Croatia, go beyond Riva waterfront promenade – also known as the city’s living room – to weave between markets, bustling streets, or even explore nearby islands.  

Known for its verdant greenery, this island in the northern Adriatic is home to picturesque harbour towns that follow the rhythm of nature. Be sure to visit the Apoxyomenos Museum, where a Hellenic bronze statue stands restored after it was found close to the shoreline.         

With an old town surging from a sea of blue, well-worn walkways appear frozen in time, while fresh legs continue to wander in the shadow of the St Euphemia Cathedral, welcomed with open arms into a bountiful blend of culture.  

Birthplace of steel edged skis, the stem turn and even the first dedicated academy, skiing is in Austria’s blood, nourished by the throng of charming villages and invigorating aprés-ski.

Graced with looks of mythological proportions and a lineage of complex east-meets-west puzzle parts; Cyprus is the fabled birthplace of Aphrodite, born from the rich foam of the sea.

During the deep winter, when the sun barely rises and the frozen landscape emits a mystical blue light, Finnish Lapland is a breath of fresh air fantasy.

Just like its enigmatic Mona Lisa that connects with you at every turn, France is an irresistible muse; inspiring everything from St Tropez’s glamourous harbours to the sweet simplicity of Provence’s rolling lavender fields.  

Framed by the shimmering expanse of Lake Constance, this peaceful corner of southern Germany offers far‑reaching Alpine views, lakeside living and easy access to both Switzerland and Austria.

A homestead for all things mythological and historical, the mountain-laden mainland of Greece and its pantheon of rugged islands know how to attract both hedonist hunters and kindred wanderlusters.

With a short flight and zero time difference, you don’t need a golden compass to find the northern light-laden skies, picture-perfect municipals and ethereal dioramas of Iceland.

Italy is a heady mix of chaos and calm that caters to culture vultures, soothes history aficionados and exceeds all expectations for epicureans.

Travel south of Croatia along the dramatically crafted coastline of rugged inlets and verdant islands lapped by the purest waters and discover Montenegro.

Endorsed by the families wiling away hours frolicking on its beaches, the cruise connoisseurs drifting languidly up the Douro Valley and the privacy-seeking pairs sipping coffee in Madeira’s sleepy villages, it’s all about the take-it-easy ways in Portugal.

Characterised by scorching weather and fiery fiestas, with a culture as varied as the stonework of Sagrada Família, upon setting foot on its soil you’ll find that Spain truly sizzles as a unique and diverse nation that rolls out a red carpet (or cape) welcome.

A silent, pristine wilderness of enchanting forests, frozen lakes, an abundance of inquisitive fauna and otherworldly places to rest sleepy heads, Swedish Lapland is the place to walk on the wild side.

Both a winter wonderland and a summer haven, Switzerland has so much to offer. The colder months see the country’s vast landscapes covered in dustings of pristine white snow, and as the seasons beckon in the sun, verdant hues are unveiled.

Bordered by four different seas and blessed with endless natural wonders and traditions, Türkiye's vast and varied timelessness is the result of its uncanny meeting of east and west.