If Crete is the island in your sights, it doesn’t get much better than Elounda Peninsula. Boasting its own smooth sand beach, the suite-only hotel has boutique vibes and unbeatable views across the Aegean Sea and Sitia mountains. Last year it had a sleek, modern makeover, with all suites and villas rebuilt, and a new beachfront villa with a pool was added. It also boasts the largest waterfront accommodation in Crete, the six-bedroom Diamond Residence — in case you and your crew are feeling flush. Add a Six Senses spa, a multi-award-winning Japanese restaurant, Sumosan, water sports and a nine-hole golf course and you’ll be hard pushed to explore everything the hotel has to offer during your stay. Visitors with little ones will be delighted by the kids’ club (which is complimentary for ages five and up) and includes a basketball court, arts and crafts activities, football and baking sessions. Plus there’s an all-important water slide. Thrills for all ages.
Details: rooms from about £420 a night (breakfast included); domesresorts.com