DESTINATIONS LUXURY | SPAIN & PORTUGAL exper expert ASK THE


Sophie Jones product manager, Elegant Resorts


“Spain is a multi-faceted destination boasting some of Europe’s finest hotels, restaurants and experiences across the mainland and islands. Knowledge is key to selling high-end Spain. When you know the accommodation well, you can advise where would be most suitable in terms of space, privacy and facilities, plus offer personal recommendations on the best places to dine, shop, relax or create amazing memories.”


CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: W Ibiza; Mett Hotel & Beach Resort Marbella-Estepona; Torre Melina Gran Meliá; Menorca Experimental PICTURES: Lutz Vorderwuelbecke; Karel Balas


BEST FOR FUN: METT HOTEL & BEACH RESORT MARBELLA-ESTEPONA Guests lounging around this Marbella resort’s pool will be treated to a holiday soundtrack by resident DJs. With three restaurants (Greek, Spanish and Italian), a spa, 249 marine-inspired rooms and suites, plus expertly mixed cocktails, there’s plenty to do at this five-star property. But clients will also want to spend some time on the beach it’s set on or explore nearby Estepona and Puerto Banus. Book it: Kuoni offers seven nights’ B&B in a Deluxe room for £1,749 per person, based on two sharing. The price includes flights from Gatwick on June 5, baggage and transfers. kuoni.co.uk


BEST FOR COUPLES: ROYAL RIVER LUXURY HOTEL, TENERIFE Clients looking for a relaxing break with space to spread out will love this all-villa hotel, where every room has its own pool. The adult-only retreat in Costa Adeje is next to a golf course with sea views. Days can be spent swimming or indulging in a spa treatment, while the hotel’s restaurants include a rooftop brasserie and French bistro. The property even has its own boat for days at sea fishing or spotting marine life. Book it: Elegant Resorts offers seven nights’ B&B in a one-bedroom River Villa from £2,615


per person, based on two sharing. The price includes flights on September 26, lounge passes, baggage and transfers. elegantresorts.co.uk


BEST FOR A CITY RETREAT: TORRE MELINA GRAN MELIÁ, BARCELONA After a busy day exploring Barcelona, clients can escape to this luxurious hotel set in historic gardens five miles from the city centre. The 391- room property, which opened in January, has been designed to have a resort feel and offers three swimming pools (one with fantastic views over the city), a rooftop terrace, spa, high-end restaurants and an artificial beach. There’s even a three-storey suite for the ultimate indulgence. Book it: Meliá Hotels and Resorts offers five nights’ B&B in a Premier Room from £869 per person, based on two adults sharing, arriving on June 3. melia.com


BEST FOR PARTYING: W IBIZA, SANTA EULALIA


On the beach in laid-back Santa Eulalia, clients can relax by day, taking in the sea views from the W Ibiza’s rooftop infinity pool, listening to DJ sets on a lounger next to the wet-deck pool or having a treatment in the spa. By night, it’s just a 20-minute drive from pulsing Ibiza Town. Come


summer, the hotel will open its own beach club, Yellow Fish, where guests will enjoy exclusive use of the cabanas and sun loungers. Book it: Classic Collection offers four nights in a Mega Balcony & City View room on a B&B basis from £1,469, including flights from Gatwick on June 10, luggage and private transfers. classic-collection.co.uk


BEST FOR A BEACH BREAK: PARADOR DE BENICARLÓ Spain’s state-owned parador hotels are set within historic buildings or in beautiful settings – but that doesn’t have to mean giving up on creature comforts. The modern four-star Parador de Benicarló in the fishing port of Benicarló (on the Costa del Azahar, a 90-minute drive from Valencia) has recently undergone a €2.8 million renovation, refreshing its rooms and adding solar technology. The hotel’s large gardens lead to a sandy beach, plus there’s a pool and tennis courts. Advise clients to try the Benicarló artichoke and delectable seafood dishes at the on-site restaurant. Book it: Hogan Holidays sells five nights’ B&B in a standard double room for £701 per person, based on two sharing. The price includes flights from Gatwick on June 16 or 30, cabin bags and priority boarding. hoganholidays.co.uk TW


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