Shoulder Season Splendour - Late Holiday Inspiration

Shoulder Season Splendour - Late Holiday Inspiration

Catch the last rays of Mediterranean sun in these Five-Star Travel Locations

The Late-Season Magic of Santorini At Nobu Hotel Santorini 

Famed for its caldera-edge clifftops, whitewashed buildings, romantic sunsets and panoramic views, Santorini holds a place on many travellers’ bucket lists. Nobu Hotel Santorini serves Santorini’s sunsets up on a platter. Located on a beautiful clifftop in Imerovigli, the hotel houses the country’s first Nobu Restaurant, a dual-level infinity pool, fitness studio and 25 luxurious rooms, suites and pool villas. Guests can enjoy a front-row seat to Santorini’s sensational views with uninterrupted sunset vistas from the sea-facing restaurant, serving iconic dishes, such as Black Cod Miso, Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno, Fried Umami Chicken Wings, and Wagyu Beef Sando, as well as a variety of Greek and Mediterranean dishes and rotating off-the-menu specials. After dinner, resident DJ, Haris Kate, leads the hotel’s Sunset Sessions, providing the soundtrack to the glorious sunset five nights a week.

Nobu Hotel Santorini offers a complimentary night on all bookings of four nights or more. Offer valid on stays between 1 August and 31 October 2022. Booking window 1 August to 31 October 2022. Visit Santorini.nobuhotels.com.

Shoulder Season Bliss At Parga Beach Resort, Greece

Escape the crowds and explore the lesser-known town of Parga this year. Easily accessible from the UK, travellers can catch a direct flight from London into Aktion airport (PVK), just a short transfer from Parga Beach Resort. Set directly on Valtos Beach between golden sands and crystal-clear waters, the five-star resort invites guests to discover the picturesque region on hassle-free escape with their new ultra-all-inclusive offering. The “Authentic Ultra All Inclusive” board basis allows guests to dine at all three restaurants and bars; from beachfront eatery Thálssa to brand-new seaside restaurant Alselēa, which serves up modern Mediterranean cuisine coupled with unobstructed views of Parga. Encouraging guests to head out and explore all that the Epirus coast has to offer, the resort provides a plethora of experiences from guided walking tour through nearby archaeological sites and sunrise kayaking adventures across the waves, to yachting trips around the picturesque island of Paxoi.

Travel to Parga Beach Resort on an Ultra All-Inclusive basis with tui.co.uk from £829 per person.  Based on a 7-night stay in a Grand Suite with Terrace on an all-inclusive basis. Includes return flights from London and checked in baggage. Based on travel between 16th – 23rd  October 2022. To book and for further information visit tui.co.uk.

Discover Crete without the Crowds At CAYO Exclusive Resort & Spa

Overlooking the dazzling Elounda Bay, the design-led boutique hotel CAYO Exclusive Resort & Spa, a hidden gem on Crete’s eastern coast offers up a winning late-summer holiday recipe. Each room at CAYO is complete with its own private plunge pool and a sun-soaked terrace, with uninterrupted sea views. The unique terraced architecture blends seamlessly into the mountainous landscape, and guests have unparalleled access to the Crete’s tapestry of beaches and historic treasures, including the intriguing Spinalonga Island. Guests can dine at one of the four gastronomic restaurants – with menus designed by Chef Lefteris Lazarou, the first Greek Chef to be awarded a Michelin Star – or indulge in a bespoke treatment at the Armonia Spa, the resort’s elegant wellness retreat.

Travel to Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa with KenwoodTravel.co.uk from £1,192 per person. Based on a 5-night stay including breakfast for a Superior Room with Private Pool and Sea View. Includes return flights from London and checked in baggage. To book and for further information please visit KenwoodTravel.co.uk. 

Adults-Only Gourmet Getaway At Lindos Grand Resort & Spa

Rhodes’ most stylish adults-only resort Lindos Grand Resort & Spa is located just moments from Lindos old town and beautiful spot to soak up the last of Europe’s summer sun. A haven of relaxation and indulgence, this hideaway hotel comprises 189 sleek, sophisticated and contemporary rooms with lavish amenities – many with panoramic sea views and swim-up private infinity pools – as well as an array of fine-dining options and the brand new tranquil Evridiki spa. Perched above the idyllic beach of Vlycha Bay on the eastern coast of Rhodes, Lindos Grand Resort & Spa embodies eco-chic with a carefully considered contemporary design that naturally blends into its serene hillside setting. For indulgent dining using only the finest and freshest island ingredients, Lindos Grand is home to four à la carte restaurant.

Travel to Lindos Grand Resort & Spa with BritishAirways.com from £561 per person. Based on a 7-night stay including breakfast for a Garden View Double Standard Room. Includes return flights from London and checked in baggage. To book and for further information please visit britishairways.com.