"A 4-hour flight from little cold England buys you year-round sunshine and smiles here. Factor in fizz for breakfast, ample space and glorious sea views; the independence of an apartment and the luxury of a hotel… what’s not to like? Costa Adeje is the newest, most stylish and most peaceful of the resorts on Tenerife's southwest coast. This elevated hotel is part of the resort, its sleek 3 storeys spread across a hillside. It has it all: suites with 1-4 bedrooms and decked balconies, some of which have pools, Jacuzzis or sunken sandpits; 2 main pools; family-friendly eateries; manicures and massages; a sports centre, a playground and a free kids’ club. The design is minimalist and immaculate and staff are unfailingly helpful. A shopping centre and restaurants are a 15-minute stroll down the hill, as is the sandy sweep of Playa del Duque, its tamed waters a haven for families. Highs Perfect for families: just a 20-minute drive from the airport and walking distance from a great family beach and watersports Suites are extremely spacious, and many have private plunge pools and/or Jacuzzis Staff are extremely attentive and everything runs like clockwork Breakfasts are delicious, with a smorgasbord of local and continental favourites and even sparkling wine on offer A free indoor Kids' Club, with creative activities like painting and pizza making, run by lovely staff Lows Due to the staggered layout of the resort, many suites lack privacy, and the plunge pools are often visible to other guests Much bigger than usual i-escape hotels: 125 suites in all, of which we've chosen to feature our favourite 20 or so Some suites are a trek from the facilities It's a short taxi ride (or 15-min uphill walk) back from the beach - but you're given free return taxi vouchers each day" - Marta Purwin