For the ultimate seaside escape, look no further than these chic European retreats.
We often equate luxury with long-haul, but really there is nowhere better than Europe if you’re looking for a sun-drenched summer break. And from the Balearics to the Balkans, the islands offer chic retreats that rival even the most outstanding exotic destination. Leave the clubs and craziness in the rear-view mirror and venture into the lush Ibizan countryside to get back to nature at members-only farmstead La Granja. Sun salutations couldn’t be more apt at holistic manor house hotel Cal Reiet in Mallorca, with daily yoga practice surrounded by lush Mediterranean gardens. Discover a secluded paradise in Hvar’s newcomer Little Green Bay, where life really is a beach. When it comes to design, Italy never disappoints, and Sicilian hot spot Verdura Resort is a modernist’s dream, with a wicked kids’ club to boot. Time to set sail…
LITTLE GREEN BAY
Hvar, Croatia
The lowdown A blissful retreat nestling in a pine-scented bay.
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