Baia del Sole, Italy

• Italian idyll: For living la dolce vita in the very south of Italy, this beachfront resort is a cool pick. Most perfect, though, is its setting in Calabria – the lesser-known region nestled within the jagged "toe" of the country’s boot, that tempts with blissful beaches, dramatic landscapes, lovely coastal villages, and impossibly good cuisine that’s richly-flavoured with mountain herbs and spices.

• Wellness and serenity: Designed to satisfy the most demanding of luxury-lovers, this place has all the trappings of an upscale summer hangout – think private beach, outdoor pool, water sports centre, tennis courts, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, and a programme of Pilates and other fitness activities (fees may apply). There are also two signature restaurants serving up authentic, zero-kilometre eats, and a sunset terrace for cocktails, snacks, and fine Italian wines.

• Effortless style: On the accommodation front, you’ll find villa-style blocks connected by pretty, palm-shaded paths that criss-cross the resort. You can expect splashes of boutique-chic Italian style in each of the rooms, mod cons galore, and comfy beds swathed in white linens, as well as good-looking bathrooms and calming views.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.