Family + Beach + Europe

Txai Resort, Near Itacare

Exceptionally beautiful eco-friendly estate where rustic simplicity meets style and luxury on a vast stretch of Bahia's undeveloped Cacoa Coast

Ylang Ylang Beach Resort, Montezuma

A relaxed little Pacific paradise, with 20 simple rooms and bungalows, accessible only by beach

Palmizana, Sv. Klement island, nr Hvar

Bohemian retreat nestled in lush botanical gardens on a tiny island in the Adriatic Sea (10 minutes by boat from Hvar)

25% discount (Villas)... & more offers

No 46, Vinohrady

In chic, laidback Vinohrady district, this beautiful apartment combines Baroque bohemia, eastern artefacts and luxurious mod cons (sleeps 4)

Herouet Apartment, Marais

Modern style in a 16th-century building, this airy Marais apartment is perfect for families or friends (sleeps 4-6)

Boutique Apartment Cannes, Cannes

Funky apartment sleeping 2-9 in the epicentre of Cannes, 200m from the beach and its famous promenade, La Croisette

Hotel Les Bergeries, Palombaggia

Chic hotel above Palombaggia beach with cool pool, stylish rooms and delicious food in the restaurant

Port Rive Gauche, Marseillan

Fabulous apartments sleeping 2-4, bang on the water in this cute little village - a Languedoc delight

15% discount (Executive Apartment)

Brilliant Apartments, Berlin

Stylish but comfortable self-catering apartments in the vibrant Prenzlauer Berg district (sleeping 2-6)

Ammos Hotel, near Chania

Style with a big smile at this chic and superbly serviced, family-minded hotel on the beach, 15 minutes from Chania

25% off - last minute discount!

Elounda Island Villas, Elounda

Simple, secluded apartments (for 2-6) with a seasonal taverna and tiny beach, on a rugged island off the coast near Elounda

10% discount - low season 2013... & more offers

Onar, near Andros Town (Hora)

Quiet, simple cottages (sleeping 2-7) a leafy stroll from a stunning beach, hidden away on a very under-rated Greek island.

7 nights for 6

Kavos Naxos, Naxos

This small resort overlooking the sandy sweep of Ayios Prokopios has secluded studios, a sleek swimming pool and spadefuls of style

10% discount on villas

Pino di Loto, Kini

A gorgeous 4-suite hideaway set above the pretty fishing harbour of Kini on western Syros, with access to stunning beaches

7 nights for 6... & more offers

Elies Hotel, Kardamyli

Secluded stone cottages with stylish interiors, tucked among gnarled olive trees a pebble's throw from Kardamyli's lovely beach (each sleeps 2-5)

7 nights for 6 (Low)

Emelisse Art Hotel, Fiskardo

Luxury on a sublime stretch of coast with exquisite sea views and rooms that spoil you rotten

Levendis Estate, Ithaca

Remote retreat on Odysseus' mythical island, where nature-lovers, honeymooners and frazzled families escape to recharge

14 nights for 10

Water Home, Oud West

A family-owned Dutch canal boat (sleeps 2-6) offering funky, well-priced canalside accommodation in the Oud West residential quarter

Last minute bookings

Yab Yum Resort, Mandrem

Soften your edges in playful thatched igloos, hidden within a magical sand garden behind the nearly deserted white-sand Mandrem beach

Casa Susegad, Salcete

Complete serenity in a restored Portuguese heritage mansion in a small Goan village, where life continues as it has for decades

Monsoon Special: Free breakfast... & more offers

Surya Samudra, Near Kovalam

Beautiful and luxurious cliff-top resort with glossy heritage cottages, an Ayurvedic spa, restaurants and an infinity pool looking out over the stunning sea

25% discount... & more offers

Borgo Egnazia, Fasano

A fantastic new family-friendly resort in the heel of Italy, with sumptuous Conran-esque design, great local food, a luxe spa and no end of activities on offer

20% discount (Sep-Nov)

Veligandu Island Resort, North Ari Atoll

Affordable island paradise with long, quiet beaches and a relaxed 'no news, no shoes' vibe

Free upgrade to All Inclusive Plus plan... & more offers

Hotel Esencia, Near Playa del Carmen

Peaceful, luxurious hotel with white-on-white rooms, delicious seafood and an organic spa, set on a perfect stretch of beach in Xpu-Ha

3 nights for 2... & more offers

Cabanas La Luna, Tulum

Live the castaway dream: a handful of eco cabanas on a pristine beach, offering friendly service and fab food

Villas Martinhal, Sagres

Chic, resort-based villas for self-catering, on a long beach in the lower Algarve (sleeping 2-8); perfect for families

Kids Go Free!

More Quarters, Tamboerskloof

Cool, Cape and very More-ish apartments in a quiet cul-de-sac in one of the city's hippest downtown areas

4 night for 3 (Low Season)

Muralla Ziri Boutique Apartments, Granada

Colourful self-catering apartments at the heart of the Albaicín (each sleeps 2-5)

Casa Capella, Eixample

A luxurious architect-designed apartment in the upscale Eixample district (sleeping 6-8)

5% discount (7+ nights)... & more offers

Hotel Aiguaclara, Begur

Vibrant, laid-back Cuban-style mansion in the centre of Begur, close to beaches, castles and Catalan cuisine

Saiaz Getaria, Getaria

A peaceful hotel tucked away in the old streets of this popular seaside town, with ocean views from several rooms

Reduced non-refundable rates

Portixol, El Molinar

Relaxed harbourside hotel and restaurant on the edge of Palma: Scandinavian simplicity meets Mediterranean deco style

Esplendido Hotel, Puerto de Soller

At last, a hip hotel in picturesque Puerto Soller on Mallorca's mountainous northwest coast, with amazing views, pools, restaurant and lounge-bar

Agro Can Gall, Sant Joan

A relaxed 11-room finca that's perfect for families, set in the grounds of a working farm, with a pool, fab food and a wonderful welcome

Turtle Beach House, Near Galle

Secret hideaway for 4-6 on the beach near Galle, with luxe furnishings, a lovely garden and a dreamy pool

Club Villa, near Bentota

Dutch colonial hotel in a beach paradise setting where all your needs are catered for…

Chakrabongse Villas, Ratanakosin Island, Bangkok

4 lovely apartments tucked, like small summer houses, in the verdant grounds of an aristocratic residence right on the river

Pimalai Resort and Spa, Koh Lanta Yai, Krabi

Secluded luxury resort set in lush tropical surroundings with stunning swimming pools, jungle spa, dive centre and a vast unspoilt beach

Aleenta Hua Hin, Pranburi

Barefoot-chic spa hotel on a secret golden beach, 3 hours south of Bangkok

Up to 20% discount (non-refundable)... & more offers

4 reasons hotel+bistro, near Bodrum

A funky, friendly, Mediterranean-Zen chillout near Bodrum, with cool pool, bistro bar and family rooms too

7 nights for 6... & more offers

Azur Hotel, Cirali (Olympos)

Beachside bliss on a budget: simple wooden cabins set in idyllic gardens, with pool, restaurant, big smiles and stunning landscapes

Europa House Apartments, Little Venice

Low-key luxury in leafy West London: family-friendly self-catering apartments with 1-3 bedrooms, ideal for short breaks or longer stays

Advance Purchase

South Sands Boutique Hotel, Salcombe

Beach boutique hotel near Salcombe with a buzzing restaurant, sea-view rooms and 5 beach apartments

Special: B-Suites £275... & more offers

Polurrian Bay Hotel, Mullion

A spectacularly sited Cornish coastal hotel, reinvented as a boutique family haven, with great facilities including creche and spa

Flying Boat Cottages, Tresco Island

A clutch of stylish beach houses with indoor pool, spa, bar and restaurant on the stunning island of Tresco (each sleeps 6-10)

Tower23 Hotel, Pacific Beach

Sleek and chic oceanfront hotel with groovy bar and restaurant, perfect for hipster surfers and romantics alike, 20 minutes north of downtown San Diego

The Nam Hai, Hoi An

Super-cool designer villas on the palm-fringed sands of White China Beach

3 nights for 2... & more offers