Bahia del Duque might be the original – and the best – when it comes to luxury Tenerife stays. When it landed on the shores of the island of eternal spring back in the early 90s, it changed the game – and it’s still offering best-in-class experiences to those lucky enough to stay there.

It quietly sprawls towards Tenerife’s sun-kissed coastline, with direct access to Playa del Duque and a vibe we’d bottle if we could. It’s pure sun, sea breeze, and charm – and it makes for quite the mix. The pastel-hued villas peeking through the palms and the whimsical courtyards could be plucked straight from the pages of a storybook – as could much of this place.