Sani Resort, Halkidiki, Greece, Mediterranean

An award-winning family favourite for decades, Sani Resort possibly needs little introduction. Situated on the magnificent Kassandra peninsula, the first of the three beach-fringed peninsulas in charming Halkidiki in northern Greece, Sani is nestled in a 1,000 acre ecological reserve, surrounded by magnificent pine forests, crystal clear waters and seven magnificent golden beaches. It is just a 45 minute drive from the airport at Thessaloniki. Think state-of-the art facilities, menus created by Michelin-starred chefs, sports academies, outstanding childcare and activities for tots to teens.

Since land was bought in the Sixties, the resort has gradually developed into what it is today - a five-star destination with five distinctive hotels – Sani Beach, Sani Club, Sani Dunes, Porto Sani and Sani Asterias. Each has its own unique personality and they are all within walking distance of each other. At the resort’s heart is the vibrant Sani Marina with its lively piazza and fabulous restaurants, bars and boutiques. Every Sani experience is different. Stays can be action-fuelled, totally chilled or somewhere in-between, but the constant that underpins everything, is luxury. Across the resort, there are five relaxing Spas, a vast array of sports facilities including the Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy, Chelsea Football Academy, Bear Grylls Survival Academy, a Sailing Academy, Waterskiing Academy, a Bike Club, Diving Centre, indoor and outdoor heated pools, Mini Clubs for younger children, the Ozone Teen Club and the Sani Treetop Adventure where you can zipwire through the forest. There’s also the Sani Bee Spot – an innovative bee-friendly garden which is also the largest and first interactive Bee Spot in Greece.

There’s a multitude of reasons why Sani continues to win awards – the list reads like The Oscars of Greek travel – a success story that speaks for itself. It hits a summer sweet spot for families that continues to work year after year.