Marbella

A fresh batch of the finest new hotels and resorts.

No game of either/or is required at these hotels with oceanfront pools.

The venerable game of golf originated on the rugged links of Scotland, but nowadays over 50% of the world’s courses are located in the United States, and there are courses set in diverse locales such as deserts, mountain passes and tropical rainforests. With such a buffet of options, it can be difficult to hone in on the best venue, but we hone in on ten hotels where spectacular golf is central to the guest experience.

Spain draws swathes of sun worshippers, but as the homeland of Pablo Picasso, Antonio Gaudí and flamenco dancing, it’s also a cultural Mecca. The country has the world’s third-largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There’s also vibrant, cosmopolitan cities to explore, with Madrid’s matadors and Barcelona’s towering gothic cathedrals. We take a closer look at the destination and our stunning portfolio of hotels therein.

Is there any point in having a Mediterranean holiday without a wicked view of the Mediterranean Sea? Precisely. Here to help, a list—accompanied by jaw-dropping images, of course—of eight great properties that offer astounding panoramas of Europe’s most aquamarine waters.