DESTINATIONS SHORT-HAUL | ALL-INCLUSIVE HOLIDAYS Splurge
Elix by Mar-Bella Collection, Greece
The dramatic, winding coastline of Epirus in mainland Greece – particularly between the peaceful harbour towns of Parga and Sivota – makes for a lesser-known alternative to Corfu, with cypress trees dotting the coast road and sea as blue as the Greek flag. The stylish Elix by Mar-Bella Collection, a five-star resort with an infinity pool looking out towards pretty Paxos, is the ideal place to soak up the natural colour palette. For the utmost luxury, families can check in to a suite with a private pool, overlooking Karavostasi beach – or ride the hotel’s private funicular directly to
The package
features a 25-minute massage, wine-tasting experience and a two-hour bike tour
the shoreline to dip their toes in the ocean. If they’re staying in a suite, the all-inclusive package features a complimentary 25-minute massage, a wine-tasting experience and a two-hour bike tour. Dining here is a cut above too.
Classic Greek flavours are dished up buffet-style at Saffron: think generous ladles of tzatziki, hot fluffy
pitas, healthy grilled vegetables and nibbles of Epirus cheese. Fine dining and Italian dishes are available at Pearl and Indigo respectively, both offering beautiful terraces – perfect for watching the sun set over the Ionian Sea. Book it: Olympic Holidays offers seven nights in a one-bedroom suite from £2,372 per person, based on two adults and two children sharing on an all-inclusive basis. Includes luggage, private transfers and flights from Gatwick on July 26.
olympicholidays.com Or try: A 45-minute drive south of Antalya in Turkey, crescent-shaped NG Phaselis Bay blends seamlessly
with its surroundings, occupying a horn-shaped headland with views of jagged mountains lining the ancient Lycian Way. There are an impressive eight pools to choose from, as well as an on-site aqua park, two private beaches (one adult-only, the other a 550-metre stretch of sand), six delicious à la carte restaurants plus an expansive spa complete with an ice fountain. Book it: Classic Collection sells an all-inclusive seven-night stay from £2,332 per person, based on a family of four sharing a double or twin room with balcony. Includes transfers, luggage and flights from Gatwick departing July 27.
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