If you’re lucky enough to be able to travel outside of the school holidays, you should take advantage of shoulder season rates in June and September and enjoy less crowded destinations – perfect for a romantic escape or families with toddlers.
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Our top picks for Summer Holidays 2021
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Half Board
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COMO Maalifushi
Maldives
Why you'll love this resort...
- Maalifushi’s uninhabited private island Lavadhoo is perfect for a castaway experience
- The only resort on the unspoilt Thaa Atoll, a paradise for diving and surfing
- Watch the sunset on a traditional dhoni with a glass of Champagne
- Option to island-hop to sister property COMO Cocoa Island
7 nights from
£3,545
per person
- Save 35% on accommodation
- Save 50% on return shared seaplane transfers
- Free half board
- US$150 resort credit per room per stay*
Travel between 1 Jul 2021 and 30 Sep 2021
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Daily Breakfast
Daily Breakfast
Carlisle Bay
Antigua
Why you'll love this resort...
- Idyllic location with a crescent white sand beach and a lush rainforest backdrop
- Adult and family beach areas, with the Bay Suites and The Jetty Grill both adult-only
- A wide choice of activities, including watersports, yoga, a 45-seat cinema and nine tennis courts
- Diverse dining options including Japanese, Thai and Indonesian inspired cuisine at East
- Great kids' clubs and programmes for ages 6 months up to early teens
7 nights from
£1,915
per person
- Save 30%
- Free room upgrade
Travel between 1 Jun 2021 and 15 Sep 2021
Includes flights and transfers
Half Board
Half Board
Calabash
Grenada
Why you'll love this resort...
- One of only a select handful of Relais & Châteaux hotels in the Caribbean
- Stylish and intimate resort tucked away in the secluded L'Anse Aux Epines Bay
- Fantastic cuisine served in the iconic Rhodes Restaurant and at the Beach Club
- Unique breakfast experience, served al fresco on your suite's private balcony or veranda
- Warmly welcoming, the hotel has been family-owned and run for over 30 years
7 nights from
£2,165
per person
- Free half board
Travel between 1 Jul 2021 and 15 Sep 2021
Includes flights and transfers
Daily Breakfast
Daily Breakfast
The Sandpiper
Barbados
Why you'll love this resort...
- Boutique luxury on the platinum sands of Barbados' West Coast
- Family-owned and run with attentive service from longstanding staff year-after-year
- Harold’s Beach Bar is a favoured spot for guests, serving al fresco beachside lunches
- Stay in the Curlew Tree Top Suite for breathtaking ocean views and a private plunge pool
- Enjoy restaurants at sister property, Coral Reef Club, with exchange dining
7 nights from
£1,749
per person
- Save 25% on accommodation
Travel between 1 Sep 2021 and 15 Sep 2021
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Half Board
Half Board
Cap Maison
St Lucia
Why you'll love this resort...
- Boutique, luxury hotel set in a dramatic clifftop location
- Renowned destination dining experiences - The Cliff at Cap and The Naked Fisherman
- Romantic private dining on Rock Maison featuring a Champagne zipline
- Spacious suites and private villas
7 nights from
£3,175
per person
- Save 25% on accommodation
- One free helicopter transfer and one luxury car transfer
- Free champagne on arrival
- Free champagne zipwire at Rock Maison and couple's massage
Travel between 1 Aug 2021 and 12 Sep 2021
Daily Breakfast
Heckfield Place
England
Why you'll love this resort...
- Restored 1820 Georgian family home boasting elegant interiors with a contemporary feel
- Surrounded by 400 acres of secluded woodland, gardens and meadows
- The home farm provides fresh vegetables, fruit, honey and flowers for the restaurant and rooms
- The spa offers personally tailored treatments by expert consultants
2 nights from
£475
per person
- Free bottle of Heckfield Classic Cuvee
Travel between 1 Aug 2021 and 12 Sep 2021
6 Days Left
Includes flights and transfers
Half Board
Half Board
The Residence Maldives - Falhumaafushi
Maldives
Why you'll love this resort...
- The resort is made up of two paradise islands - Falhumaafushi and Dhigurah
- Designed with couples in mind for romantic escapes
- Array of activities such as cooking classes, cocktail making and island tours
- Overwater dining experience at The Dining Room for an elegant dinner
7 nights from
£1,969
per person
- 2 nights free
- Free half board
- $250 credit for spa treatment or marine activities
- Free return transfers
Travel between 1 Aug 2021 and 30 Sep 2021
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Daily Breakfast
Daily Breakfast
One&Only Portonovi
Croatia & Montenegro
Why you'll love this resort...
- Set on Montenegro's beautiful Boka Bay
- Home to Chenot Espace spa - a first-of-its-kind scientific wellness concept
- Sabia by Giorgio Locatelli restaurant, led by the world-class Italian chef
- Impressive old Venetian palace style architecture
- Glamourous parties at Tapasake Club
7 nights from
£2,759
per person
- Free dinner in Sabia by Giorgio Locatelli or Tapasake Club
- €100 resort credit for rooms stay
- €300 resort credit for suites and villas stay
Travel between 5 Sep 2021 and 30 Dec 2021
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Daily Breakfast
Daily Breakfast
Sandy Lane
Barbados
Why you'll love this resort...
- Three golf courses, including the world-renowned Green Monkey, exclusive to Sandy Lane guests
- Palatial spa with treatments drawn from wellbeing traditions across the world
- Personalised beachside services include reserved seating, refreshing cold towels and Evian misting
- Complimentary use of The Treehouse Club kids' club with activities including themed dinner parties
- Complimentary roundtrip airport transfers
7 nights from
£3,469
per person
- One complimentary night of accommodation
- Enjoy a free round of golf or full body massage
- Complimentary candlelight dinner in Bajan Blue
- “Romantic Bliss” couple’s massage at The Spa
Travel between 1 Jun 2021 and 14 Oct 2021
Includes flights and transfers
Half Board
Half Board
St Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Thalassa Villas
Crete
Why you'll love this resort...
- Secluded location yet only a short distance from Agios Nikolaos
- Many of the villas have private sea access with great snorkelling
- Dine at Kafenion in the evening and request a table overlooking the harbour
7 nights from
£2,055
per person
- Save 20% on accommodation
Travel between 23 Jun 2021 and 31 Oct 2021
6 Days Left
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Daily Breakfast
Daily Breakfast
The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort
Peloponnese
Why you'll love this resort...
- Fantastic array of activities including yachting, PADI diving, mountain biking and climbing
- Enjoy butler service, private check-in and a private beach area when staying in a villa
- Two world-class signature golf courses with beautiful views
- Play on state-of-the-art courses and receive coaching at the Mouratoglou Tennis Centre
7 nights from
£1,849
per person
- Save 20% on accommodation
Travel between 26 Aug 2021 and 2 Oct 2021
6 Days Left
Includes flights and transfers
All-Inclusive
All-Inclusive
Ikos Andalusia
Costa Del Sol
Why you'll love this resort...
- Enjoy the superb location close to both Marbella and Estepona
- Ultra all-inclusive resort with 'Ikos Infinite Lifestyle' concept
- Dine at seven superb restaurants with Greek, Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine
7 nights from
£2,635
per person
- Save 15% on accommodation
Travel between 23 Jul 2021 and 28 Aug 2021
6 Days Left
Includes flights and transfers
All-Inclusive
All-Inclusive
Constantinou Bros Asimina Suites Hotel
Paphos
Why you'll love this resort...
- The all-suite resort has its own private beach
- Adult-only resort, perfect for honeymooners and couples
- Sumptuous dining options include beachfront Kymata and fine dining at A La Carte
7 nights from
£1,799
per person
- Save 15% on accommodation
- Reduced all-inclusive rates
Travel between 24 Jun 2021 and 4 Sep 2021
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Daily Breakfast
Daily Breakfast
Coral Reef Club
Barbados
Why you'll love this resort...
- Beautiful plantation-style hotel set in bountiful tropical gardens
- Situated on the sought-after West Coast of Barbados with stunning sunset views
- Family-owned for over 50 years, with personalised service and a real home-from-home feel
- Tranquil spa with waterfalls and tropical plants weaving throughout
7 nights from
£2,105
per person
- Save 20% on accommodation
- Barbados Airport Executive Lounge on departure
Travel between 17 Jul 2021 and 31 Aug 2021
Includes flights and transfers
Half Board
Half Board
Calabash
Grenada
Why you'll love this resort...
- One of only a select handful of Relais & Châteaux hotels in the Caribbean
- Stylish and intimate resort tucked away in the secluded L'Anse Aux Epines Bay
- Fantastic cuisine served in the iconic Rhodes Restaurant and at the Beach Club
- Unique breakfast experience, served al fresco on your suite's private balcony or veranda
- Warmly welcoming, the hotel has been family-owned and run for over 30 years
7 nights from
£2,385
per person
- Free half board
- EXCLUSIVE complimentary bottle of wine on arrival
- EXCLUSIVE two free 30-minute massages
Travel between 1 Aug 2021 and 31 Aug 2021
Includes flights and transfers
Daily Breakfast
Daily Breakfast
Santa Marina, A Luxury Collection Resort
Mykonos
Why you'll love this resort...
- Located on a private, sandy beach
- The GINGKO Spa offers exclusive massages and treatments using ESPA products
- Home to the world famous Buddha Bar offering first-class dining and cocktails
- Enjoy boat rides from the resort's private jetty
7 nights from
£5,450
per person
- Located on a private, sandy beach
- The GINGKO Spa offers exclusive treatments
- Home to the world famous Buddha Bar
- Enjoy boat rides from the resort's private jetty
Travel between 16 Jul 2021 and 5 Sep 2021
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Daily Breakfast
Daily Breakfast
Masseria Torre Maizza
Puglia
Why you'll love this resort...
- Set in a renovated 16th century masseria
- Rooftop bar offering views of the surrounding olive groves
- Use of the executive 9 hole golf course
- Private beach club at Coccaro Beach including complimentary sunbeds, umbrellas and towels
7 nights from
£2,005
per person
- Save 15% on accommodation
Travel between 5 Sep 2021 and 15 Sep 2021
Where should I go on holiday this summer?
Italy
Average temperatures: Highs of 27°C
Time difference: 1 hour ahead of the UK (GMT +1 hours)
Flight duration: Approx. 3 hours
Rainfall: 6 days of rain per month on average June-September
What could be more alluring than a chic summer getaway to one of many storied Italian cities, soaking in unrivalled history, artistic masterpieces, magnificent architecture, decadent culinary experiences and beautiful landscapes of rolling hills and glistening lakes? Visiting in the shoulder season and getting to do it all with less crowds and more intimacy – that’s what!
Spain
Average temperatures: Highs of 22°C
Time difference: 1 hour ahead of the UK (GMT +1 hours)
Flight duration: Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes
Rainfall: 4 days of rain per month on average June-September
Shimmering islands, buzzing cities, authentic, idyllic towns and endlessly impressive sandy beaches all make Spain a desirable destination no matter what time a year it is. When you throw in the summer sun and the laid-back lifestyle, making the short trip to Spanish shores for a luxurious holiday of a lifetime could not be a more appealing proposition.
Greece
Average temperatures: Highs of 29°C
Time difference: 2 hours ahead of the UK (GMT +2 hours)
Flight duration: Between is 3-4 hours
Rainfall: 3 days of rain on average per month June-September
The mere mention of Greece conjures so many images. Epic history and architecture that is backdrop to legendary myths, exciting nightlife to rival anywhere in the world, rolling hills, glistening blue seas and beautiful sand beaches. One thing every image of Greece seems to have in common is the blissful sun shining down. What could be better than putting yourself in the picture?
St Vincent & The Grenadines
Average temperatures: Highs of 31°C
Time difference: 4 hours behind the UK (GMT -4 hours)
Flight duration: Approx. 12 hours, with one stopover (usually in Barbados)
Rainfall: 18 days of rain on average per month June-September.
Famous for picturesque private beaches, St Vincent & the Grenadines is one of the Caribbean’s most popular honeymoon haunts - and for good reason. Many of the mesmerically beautiful islands are home to sumptuous spa’s and are the perfect place for couples to unwind together. There is a variety of unique foods to try and, for adventurous types, the islands provide the perfect playground for exploring both the land and sea.
