Domes of Corfu, Autograph Collection

Many Greek island hotels and resorts get by on scenery alone, thanks to the natural splendor of the region, but the Domes hotels know that eye-catching contemporary design is a complement, not a distraction. Domes of Corfu looks straight out into the Ionian Sea from a hillside above the idyllic Paralia Glifadas beach, which means it’s got the views covered — many of the suites face the beach from their balconies, and many of the common spaces partake as well.

More than half of the units are suites, some of which are quite large indeed, capable of housing a whole family. Meanwhile there’s plenty of privacy to be had for couples traveling without children, including an adults-only swimming pool, and there are dedicated programs for kids of every age, from toddlers to teenagers. Here there’s no contradiction between family-friendly travel and high-design hospitality.

There’s also the Soma Spa and a gym pavilion featuring a full schedule of classes, and Domes offers tours of Corfu and the nearby islands. Closer to home you’ll find a handful of restaurants and bars, from the Venetian-influenced Frourio to the Paralia Beach & Pool Bar — and the beach itself is no small part of the appeal.