Grand Hôtel de Cala Rossa, Lecci de Porto-Vecchio, Corsica, France
As the locals will tell you, the most beautiful beaches in Corsica are in Porto-Vecchio, and the stretch of fine sand next to the Grand Hotel de Cala Rossa proves it. This big white villa, one of the island's most popular holiday retreats with a design nod to old Spain, is a real delight, with a Clarins Spa, two restaurants – La Pinède for lunch and dinner and I Piattini (dinner only) – plus a concierge who can arrange all your favourite activities.