Hotel Pitrizza, Costa Smeralda

With a pool carved out of the rocks, views of the bay, an open-air barbecue restaurant and its own beach, Hotel Pitrizza is one for the sun-worshippers. This stretch of Sardinian coast is named for its emerald-coloured waters and the dazzling doesn’t stop there – the standalone villas include gardens on the roof, freestanding bath tubs, private heated pools and homegrown marble and slate; and there are multi-room options that are perfect for families.