These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Our writer visited these hotels pre-pandemic.
As home to some of the globeâs most ethereal sunsets, the Greek Islands are heavenly hotspots for romantics â who arenât just spoiled when it comes to sundowners and scintillating views, but also served with couplesâ spa treatments, secret cave suites and intimate dining spots. An adults-only getaway isn t just about making memories with a loved one, however, and many of the countryâs most luxurious lodgings are ideal for those seeking a spot of sun and fun with grown-up friends. Think DJ sets by the pool, Maldivian-style overwater bungalows, hip hideaways near buzzy towns, and stylish boutique retreats. Whatever you re planning, hereâs our pick of the best Greek Island hotels for a well-deserved post-lockdown holiday.
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The beautiful Balearics, Spain
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The first flight I ever took was to Mallorca, aged 13. We awoke to a golden morning on the north-east coast, with steps down to a cove of fine sand and limpid, turquoise shallows, bath-warm. They couldn’t get us out of the water, our parents – after a lifetime of the toe-numbing Atlantic we had never known anything like it.