The Family Luxe Guide to Europe
The places we return to, the ones having a moment, and a few you might not have considered yet. From barefoot summers in the Med to weekends in the city and winters in the mountains, this is our edit of Europe — where to go, what to know and the places we think are worth your time.
THE MED
For long lunches & barefoot days
Greece, Mallorca, Ibiza, Cyprus, Croatia and beyond. This is the Europe we come back to every summer — beautiful hotels, brilliant food and days designed around the water. We know the resorts that really deliver, whether you're travelling with little ones, teenagers or no children at all.
ITALY
The one we never tire of
Lake days, Tuscan road trips, Puglian masserias and summers on the coast. Italy can be done a hundred different ways — and choosing the right combination of places is where it gets really good.
THE MOUNTAINS
Europe, but make it alpine
From first family ski trips to seriously good slopes and long lunches with a view. We know the resorts worth travelling for across France, Italy, Austria and Switzerland — in winter and long after the snow has gone.
CITY BREAKS
48 hours very well spent
Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Copenhagen and the cities we think deserve a little more attention. Where you stay can completely change a city break, so we start with the neighbourhood and work from there.
THE ISLANDS
One island is rarely enough
From the Greek islands to the Balearics, Sicily, Sardinia and beyond, Europe was made for island hopping. Pair the well-known favourites with somewhere a little more under the radar, travelling by ferry, yacht or short flight — and turn one holiday into a proper Mediterranean adventure.
THE WILD CARDS
Try somewhere different, you might be surprised!
The places that might not have been on your list — yet. Montenegro, Slovenia, Albania, the Azores and some of Europe's lesser-known corners. Perfect when you want the ease of Europe without feeling like you've done it before.