Escapes

Real
escapes

A week or two. Done properly.

Villa interior looking out to the beach

Escapes are deceptively simple. But whether they land right depends on a few key decisions.

Two matter most.

Decision One

The destination

Why this place, why now — and why it works for you.

Decision Two

Where to stay

Not just how it looks or what it offers — but how it feels when you step through the door.

Everything falls into place when those decisions are right.

01
Steigenberger Al Dau Beach, Hurghada
EgyptFamilyBeachDiving

Egypt was the easy part

The destination was straightforward. The decision that mattered was the hotel.

  • DestinationHurghada, Egypt
  • DurationOne week
  • BudgetUnder £6,000
  • TravellersFamily of four
02
Amalfi Coast, Southern Italy
ItalyFamilyVilla

Close, but not too close

A private villa, close to the Amalfi Coast in high summer. The right distance from the chaos — near enough to visit, far enough to breathe.

  • DestinationSouthern Italy
  • DurationOne week
  • BudgetUnder £5,000
  • TravellersFamily of four
03
De Kempervennen, Holland
HollandFamilyDe KempervennenEfteling

Centre Parcs, with a twist

A holiday park - plenty to do, a great pool. But done differently. And, unexpectedly, better.

  • DestinationHolland
  • DurationSeven nights
  • BudgetUnder £3,500
  • TravellersFamily with young children