Luxury holidays

Need to take some time out of parenting or just want a child-free getaway where you can live the high life without kids bombing in the pool? Luxury adult-only escapes are bound to hit the spot! Relax on Bali beds or in-room hot tubs without having to worry about any distractions. Catch up with your friends over cocktails made exactly to your liking or secure a love nest right by the ocean and enjoy candlelit dinners on the sand. We’ve found grown-up getaways in the Caribbean if you want to really push the boat out alongside European retreats in Turkey, Spain and Greece.

For those extra special weeks away, a luxury holiday as a family is the perfect way to enjoy total indulgence. The best luxury hotels will have activities and entertainment for everyone, plus there’ll be kids’ clubs and even babysitting for when parents want a bit of downtime. Look out for the Ikos and Sani hotels as well as Hillside Beach Club in Turkey. And for the ultimate family getaway, check out Club Med. 

With some of the world’s best-known luxury brands including Armani and Versace as well as the original Burj al Arab, hotels in Dubai are nothing short of amazing. Plus, with some of the flashiest of shopping malls, the UAE capital is the place to be seen in your finest day and night. Be sure to put on your Sunday best for your nights out as your fellow diners and drinkers will be sure to put on a show.

Not having to worry about your food and drink spends is the ultimate in luxury. That's why Thomas Cook has sourced a huge selection of luxury All Inclusive hotels all over the world including five-star resorts in Turkey, Greece, Spain and Mexico. Treat yourself and your family to everything their heart – and tummies – desire with a luxury All Inclusive holiday this year. 

Jetting off for a few days? What better excuse to splash out on some city break luxury. Enjoy a weekend of indulgence with five-star hotels in all of your favourite cities, from Rome to New York. Bag a room with a rooftop terrace so you can appreciate those famous landmarks up close. Or, delight in VIP treatment from the minute you check in with a unique personalised service. If you're after some head-to-toe pampering once you’re done sightseeing, you'll also find properties featuring world-class spa treatments.

Nothing says luxury quite like a hotel that’s right on the beach. Gaze into the sea from your sunbed with hotels just inches away from some of the world’s most stunning, sun-drenched shorelines. Think 5 star stays cosied up next to the Caribbean and Indian Ocean hideaways perfect for evening strolls along the sand. Or maybe you’d prefer hotels in Turkey where you get perks like a private beach complete with waiter service and cabanas.