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For children, Cyprus is one huge playground. There are beaches to explore, calm Mediterranean waters to paddle, expansive pools to splash about in, towns to wander for shops and ice cream, and many, many activities to enjoy on and off-site. These range from quad biking to local zoo tours, centres like the Mouflon (ovis ophion) enclosure for learning about conservation, and sports academies for golf, football, tennis, diving and even horse riding. Pirate ships leave the harbours for a day of fun, and many Cyprus family holidays revolve around resort towns where excursions and day trips can be booked.
Sky-spiralling bars gazing out on rust-red rooftops, a vibrant contemporary arts scene, miles of buzzy urban beaches, some of AndalucÃaâs finest tapas bars and seafood chiringuitos â Málaga is a fantastic city for a romantic seaside escape. Just as enticing is its growing clutch of sophisticated, couples-oriented hotels, which wander from cosy-chic boutique beauties and glossily converted townhouses with plunge pools on tucked-away roof terraces, to boldly styled New Yorkâinspired hangouts and the sumptuous view-splayed Parador crowning the city. Here s our pick of the most romantic hotels in Malaga.
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Madrid-based design duo Sylvia and Victoria Melián Randolph are behind the fun, fresh, bold interiors, inspired by Málagaâs lush gardens and the Mediterranean. Nautical stripes and tropical florals take centre stage within the chicly restored late-19th-century building, and thereâs a lively vibe as soon as you arrive into
These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Please note our writers visited these hotels prior to the coronavirus pandemic.
Five-star doesnât have to imply imposing facades and legions of starched-collar staff. When it comes to accommodation, both shiny-shoed finesse and barefoot seclusion sit in Tenerifeâs lap of luxury. You can chill in sub-tropical gardens within the hills of the lush north, be spa-struck by the award-winning wellness facilities in Puerto de la Cruz, and loiter round private pools in the upper echelons of Costa Adeje hostelries in the sunny south. Hereâs our pick of the best five-star hotels in Tenerife, from huge resorts to opulent boutique establishments in areas including Costa Adeje and Puerto de la Cruz.
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With world-class, powder-soft sandy strands, the 700-island archipelago of the Bahamas is a magical fly-and-flop holiday destination. But the islands offer much else besides beaches, including outstanding deep-sea fishing, diving and bird-watching. Our pick of the best all-inclusive hotels in the Bahamas come in all sizes and styles, from vast resorts with every facility to a chic private island retreat and a small-scale, diving-oriented property. Their locations are very varied too â from right in the thick of things on developed Paradise Island, to remote spots on Andros, San Salvador and Great Exuma, all in the Out Islands.Â
These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. As it stands, hotel stays may be allowed from May 17. Please note our writers visited these places prior to the coronavirus pandemic.
With hopes raised for hotels to reopen in May, holidays feel like an exciting possibility again. And the following places aren t just for kids - they re ideal for anyone looking for an overnight safari within the UK. From out-of-hours access, survival skills workshops and free tours, to exclusive feeding sessions and mornings where the call of the wild wakes you from your natural slumber, here s our pick of the best zoo hotels and overnight wildlife parks.