Spain

Despite being the largest of the Balearic Islands, Mallorca’s skill to cater to the many is still quite a feat for somewhere relatively small. Sheltered bays are a go-to for the yachting crowd, while on land, the get-up-and-goers either flock to the Tramuntana mountains or the medieval towns and quaint fishing villages depending on their inclination.

A firm favourite with sun-seekers, family forayers and (perhaps unexpectedly) whale watchers, Tenerife puts on a display that appeals to pretty much everyone. The south is where the smart resorts with their designer shops and upscale bars lie, while further north, vista-enthusiasts revel in the scaling heights of Mount Teide and the quaint cobblestoned town of Garachico.

An evergreen escape for the celebrity crowd, Andalucia has that mature, old-school luxury charm that continues to be spiced up with every year. But venture deeper, and it’s a place passionate about tradition, steeped in a rich history and even richer wilderness. If one area had to embody Spain as a whole, it’s here.

The third largest Canary sibling, this island likes to keep visitors on their toes. From rippling sand dunes and turquoise waters to dramatic mountains and what seems like multiple seasons in a day, the beauty of Gran Canaria is its sheer amount of environ variation without even having to travel that far from your base.

The south is where most congregate when hitting Ibiza’s shores, where the soundtrack goes from the twang of a medieval minstrel’s guitar to the thump of bars in full swing. Whereas in the bohemian north, it couldn’t be more different, with raw weathered landscapes and a farming culture that goes far deeper than the nightlife ever could.

Lanzarote has steered away from mass tourism as of late, catering more towards independent wanderers. Putting things like underwater museums, smooth winding roads to make any cyclist swoon, and charcoal volcanic vineyards that surprisingly nourish a unique grape, at the forefront of any travellers necessity checklist.

Taking a more left-field approach to luxury than its Balearic siblings, Menorca is more laid-back and no-frills-bohemian in its rural raw landscapes. One for the nature lovers and the foodie aficionados, agritourism is big in these parts with vineyards and farm-to-table vegetable patches being the highlights.

Two worlds collide in Barcelona. Follow the cosmopolitan streets walked by art addicts touring mosaicked architecture and suddenly, they’ve seamlessly melted into an industrial-turned-contemporary waterfront. With a shop-studded promenade and beaches strewn with volleyball-playing bronzed beauties; creating a vibe of relaxed sophistication that is uniquely its own.

Our luxury Croatia holidays mean stepping back into history-steeped cities and sleepy villages where life continues much as it did a century ago, the glittering Adriatic beckoning along the dramatic coast.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

For the serious slope-skimmers, dedicated après-skiers and the winter wonderland wanderers in-between.