The hottest holiday offers in August
From standard-setting Greek getaways to a characterful boutique retreat on Barbados, these British Airways Holidays hotels give you even more reasons to check in this month
Words: Harriet Cooper
06/08/2026
Whiteley’s Bar at Six Senses London. Opening image: the pool and spa area
Six Senses London, London
When Six Senses London opened earlier this year, it was the talk of the town. The first UK outpost of the hotel brand is in the former Whiteley’s emporium in Bayswater, a stone’s throw from Hyde Park and Notting Hill. The department store has been meticulously transformed into a 109-room hotel, where the Art Deco-meets-biophilic design and bang-up-to-date amenities catapult it into five-star territory. Wellness is front and centre. To name a few, spa highlights include a quartz crystal bed, a sensory suite, a Biohack Recovery Lounge and a swimming pool that is surely the most elegant in the capital. There’s even an Alchemy Bar, where botanical tinctures and tonics are made from foraged herbs. Whiteley’s Kitchen (take a table in the sunny courtyard when the weather is favourable) offers a vegetable-forward menu of sharing plates – there’s even a gluten-free bread trolley. In the bar, cocktails are created to work with or without alcohol.
British Airways Holidays offers two nights from £749pp, for travel on selected dates from 1-31 October 2026 inclusive. Includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from Edinburgh Airport, one checked bag per person and accommodation. Book by 31 August 2026. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
Superior Double Room at Ikos Olivia
Ikos Olivia, Halkidiki
There’s a reason why there are so many devotees of Ikos, the hotel-resort brand that has redefined the all-inclusive with its luxury beachfront resorts. With no big decisions to make and no eye-watering end-of-the-holiday bills, it’s pure bliss. Blessed with rugged natural beauty and near continual sunshine, Halkidiki – the three-fingered peninsula that juts into the Aegean – is one of northern Greece’s most enchanting destinations. It’s here you’ll find Ikos Olivia, set amid 22 acres of olive groves and cypress pines, in the seaside village of Gerakini. Rooms, suites and bungalows are a soothing mix of earthy palettes and natural materials, but do venture out to explore the uncrowded shoreline, the Ikos Spa by Anne Sémonin and the packed programme of activities from sunrise yoga to aqua aerobics. Six restaurants offer à la carte options curated by Michelin-star chefs in alfresco settings. Throughout, expect nothing-is-too-much-effort staff, whether that means waiter service by the pool or complimentary childcare on the beach, all at no extra cost.
British Airways Holidays offers seven nights from £1,799pp, which includes a €53pp environmental fee payable locally, for travel on selected dates from 1-31 October 2026. Includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick Airport, one checked bag per person and accommodation on an all-inclusive basis. Book by 31 August 2026. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
Little Good Harbour boutique hotel sits in a quiet fishing village
Little Good Harbour, Barbados
Barbados may be just 21 miles by 14 miles in size, but it packs a (rum) punch. Sugar-soft beaches and translucent coves line the coast, while the jungly interior is home to green monkeys and hummingbirds. Tucked away in a sleepy fishing village on the lesser-visited northwest shore, this low-key, high-charm boutique hotel is a lesson in easygoing Caribbean hospitality. Stay in a breezy oceanfront suite or one of the coral-stone cottages dotted around the garden, where décor is all plantation shutters, rattan furniture and tropical prints. It’s a languid pace of life, spent swimming in the shady pools or snorkelling off the jetty, with nature walks, historic sites and botanical plantations nearby. Most of what lands on the plate at The Fish Pot restaurant is caught locally, whether that’s mahi-mahi served with Cajun roasted potatoes or the signature shellfish broil featuring prawns, crab claws, clams and mussels.
British Airways Holidays offers up to ten per cent hotel savings on your stay, valid for travel from 5 January-15 April 2027 and applicable on a one-bedroom suite and two-bedroom Garden Suite. You’ll also receive up to 20 per cent hotel savings on your stay from 5 January–15 April 2027 if booking a three-bedroom Vineyard Suite. Minimum seven-night stay. Book by 31 August 2026. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
Spinalonga island viewed from Domes of Elounda
Domes of Elounda and Domes Miramare, Crete and Corfu
Domes has design-led properties peppered across Europe, including on the Greek islands. Domes of Elounda hugs a gentle hillside on Crete’s northeastern coast, with uninterrupted views of the Aegean and the Unesco-protected islet of Spinalonga. The golden beach, edged by olive trees, is pleasingly unspoilt; alternatively, reset poolside or on the terrace of your suite or villa, each with its own plunge pool or Jacuzzi. Families will love the water sports and kids’ club. while couples may want to gravitate towards the serene spa. Restaurants cater to all tastes, from authentic Cretan to Italian. Over on Corfu, Domes Miramare has pedigree – once owned by the Onassis family in the 1960s, it was an A-lister holiday hotspot. The spirit of upscale bohemia remains to this day, matched with sleek amenities. Think neo-Greek feasts and waterfront cocktails, ancient spa rituals, contemporary infinity pools and manicured grounds. Corfu? Crete? Either way, it’s an odyssey to remember.
British Airways Holidays offers up to five per cent hotel savings on your Domes of Elounda stay, valid from travel from 1-22 September 2026 and 1-17 October 2026. You’ll also receive €100 resort credit per stay. Applicable for bookings of five nights or more. Book by 31 August 2026. British Airways Holidays offers up to five per cent hotel savings on your Domes Miramare stay, valid for travel from 28 September–11 October 2026. You’ll also receive €100 resort credit per stay. Applicable for bookings of five nights or more. Book by 31 August 2026. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
A Premium Room by the beach at Rixos Radamis
Rixos Radamis, Egypt
The grand, porticoed entrance and double-height marble lobby of Rixos Radamis, which overlooks Nabq Bay in Sharm El Sheikh, set the tone. This sprawling resort is on an epic scale. The numbers speak for themselves: 1,650-plus rooms, suites and villas, 15 restaurants, eight bars… But don’t for a minute imagine this means it’s impersonal or cookie-cutter. Staff are delightful, the décor sings, and there is never a dull moment. Busy bees will enjoy the activities, from boat trips and snorkelling to beach volleyball (for children, there’s a kids’ club, chef academy, treasure hunts, creative workshops and an aquapark). Downtimers will love the Anjana spa with its Turkish hammam and write-home-about massages. The dining options are dazzling, whether à la carte, counter-style sushi or the more casual waffle and noodle stalls. And when the stars come out, so does the talent, with dance shows and exclusive performances from live bands and world-class DJs.
British Airways Holidays offers up to 20 per cent hotel savings on your stay, valid for travel from 1 November 2026–30 April 2027 for all room types. Book by 30 September 2026. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
The tropical pool at The Palms Hotel & Spa
The Palms Hotel & Spa, Miami
Let’s start with location: The Palms Hotel & Spa sits on the oceanfront in Miami’s Mid-Beach area, in the sweet spot between South Beach’s nightlife and the residential calm of North Beach. You can expect the MiMo architecture, the swanky condos and the see-and-be-seen restaurants… just minus the parties. That said, this five-star knows how to have fun, whether you’re sipping spicy mango margaritas at the Tiki Bar & Beach or settling in for the day in one of the poolside cabanas. Rooms are generously proportioned, with wall-to-wall glass framing the garden’s tropical foliage, the Atlantic or the cityscape. Fresh, conscious dining takes centre stage at the hotel’s Essensia Restaurant & Bar, where farm-to-table dishes and organic wines are the order of the day. Long lunches, late nights? Hit the Aveda Spa or work it off on the city’s famous boardwalk, which is the place to jog, skate or simply stroll. ¡Bienvenidos a Miami!
British Airways Holidays offers $100 in resort credit per stay per room to use towards food and beverages. Valid on stays of four nights or more for all room types for travel from 1 August 2026–31 January 2027. Blackout dates apply: 1-6 December 2026 and 14 December–1 January 2027. Book by 31 August 2026. The credit is valid toward breakfast, lunch or dinner at Essensia Restaurant & Bar and Tiki Bar. The credit is not valid toward merchandise, taxes, gratuity, room rate, resort fee, parking or service charges. Guests must apply their resort charges to their rooms, and the credit will be applied to the final statement upon checkout. Any unused portion of the credit is nontransferable, nonrefundable and may not be redeemed for cash. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
