Experience enchanting Europe with Dnata

From laid back beats to quirky feasts, enjoy a fun-packed summer of festivals, film and fango with enchanting European breaks from Luxury Hotels by Dnata.

For a magical mix of cool jazz and jaw-dropping views, there’s only one place to be – the Montreux Jazz Festival, which takes place against the spectacular backdrop of Lake Geneva.

This year, the famous festival starts on 3rd July and boasts a bumper line-up including the Black Eyed Peas, Lily Allen, The Dave Matthews Band and Underworld.

For the ultimate place to stay during the festival, check out the renowned Grand Hotel du Lac, which occupies a prime spot in the neighbouring, medieval town of Vevey.

A true belle époque beauty, the Grand Hotel du Lac combines a stunning lake and mountain setting with super chic interiors and every modern luxury the discerning traveller could wish for.

A special package on offer during the festival includes three nights in a superior room, breakfast, tax and service charges, plus complimentary access to the Bellefontaine Health and Wellness Centre and starts from 2,300 AED per person. Tickets for the festival can be arranged through the hotel.

Alternatively, indulge in some of the world’s best cuisine, arts and culture – and boost your vitality with a super spa break to Italy.

There’s no better place to try world-renowned fango mud treatments than at the elegant Abano Grand Hotel. Not only is fango used by in-the-know Italians to ease away stress, aches and pains, but the anti-oxidising wonder-mud is also said to have ageing-defying properties.

The luxurious Abano Grand hotel offers an extensive range of beauty and wellness facilities, including three thermal pools, reflexology, reiki; hydromassage and aromatherapy treatments.

Once you’ve recharged your batteries, you’ll be in the perfect spot to discover all that the fascinating region has to offer. The film-set beauty of Venice is a highlight – and makes the perfect stage for the Venice Film Festival, which takes place in September.

Or for some live entertainment, why not try open air opera in Verona’s romantic Roman amphitheatre? This year, Verona’s opera season runs from 20th June to 31st August and highlights includes Aida, Carmen and Tosca.

Stay at the Abano Grand this June and you’ll also enjoy a host of extra special treats. The Just for June package includes two free 30-minute massages, a free upgrade to a deluxe panorama room, complimentary room service breakfast, late checkout until 3pm and a delicious dinner at the hotel’s Pietro d’Abano Restaurant. A three-night stay in a double deluxe room starts from 2365 AED per person (excluding flights).

Finally, the Greek island of Crete is not just the home of the Minoan civilisation and the world-famous Knossos Palace – it also hosts a fun and fascinating array of festivals, from the cultural through to the downright quirky.

For a feast of music and theatre, there’s the Heraklion Festival in the island’s capital, which showcases some of Greece’s most popular musicians. Or for a different sort of feast, the Cretan villages of Sitia and Rethymnon celebrate the harvest of the new season’s fruit by holding vibrant sultana and raisin festivals in July and August.

Once you’ve had your fill of Cretan festivals, take time to relax and rejuvenate at the Aldemar Royal Mare hotel on the east of the island. The hotel’s spa is listed among the 10 best Thalasso centres in the world and its seawater treatments are reputed to work wonders. The Aldemar Royal Mare also boasts mesmerising sea views, 29 freshwater pools and world-class sports facilities, including tennis and squash courts and mini golf.

This summer, the Aldemar Royal Mare has a special ‘Pay 4 Stay 5’ offer in a junior suite with a sharing pool starting from 4,300 AED per person. The offer includes a daily gourmet breakfast plus a complimentary upgrade to a private pool suite, subject to availability. Guests also receive a free welcome pack, including flowers, slippers and a bathrobe.

To book any of the hotels or packages listed above, email luxuryhotels@dnata.com.