Take me there: Porto Heli, Greece
It's hard to believe, as you watch the mega-yachts bobbing in the bay at Porto Heli, that Greece is a country in the throes of economic meltdown. This charmed corner of the Aegean will cement its status as a playground for the rich and beautiful with the opening of a slick new resort from the Aman group on 1 September. Perched on a hilltop in the Peloponnese, Amanzoe will offer 38 suites with private pools, a spa, a beach club and, of course, Aman's signature clean lines and cool, understated luxury. It's a short hop by helicopter from Athens, but if that seems too extravagant in this age of austerity, you can always catch a ferry. From €825 a night (amanresorts.com).
Travel clinic: seeking culture and beauty
The dilemma My husband and I would like to go away for our ruby wedding anniversary, but we can't agree on where to go! He's a history buff who loves trawling around museums and castles, whereas my idea of a holiday is relaxing somewhere beautiful. Where can we go that will keep us both happy? Diane and John
Combining history, culture and gorgeous Alpine scenery, Salzburg could hold the key to marital harmony. Attractions such as Mozart's birthplace, the Salzburg Museum and Hitler's mountain hideaway, the Eagle's Nest, will keep your husband happy while you get your fix of scenic splendour and relaxation on day trips to the Salzkammergut lake district, a river cruise on the Salzach, or cable-car ride to the top of the Untersberg mountain.
Book a room at the Bloberger Hof, a charming family-run hotel (blobergerhof.at, doubles from €75) just south of Salzburg, for the best of both worlds – a countryside retreat with mountain views, just a 15-minute bus ride from the city centre.
Don't forget to schedule in a Sound of Music tour (the hotel can organise this) and plenty of stops for coffee and cake – this is Austria, after all. More information at salzburg.info/en.
If you have a travel dilemma, email Joanne O'Connor at magazine@observer.co.uk
Three of the best: hotels with swimming pools
Whether you want to brush up on your butterfly or indulge in some serious poolside posing, these bathing beauties are guaranteed to help you make a big splash
Watergate Bay Hotel, Cornwall This cool surfers' haunt has unveiled a sleek new infinity pool with stunning views of the bay. From £105 per night (watergatebay.co.uk)
The Berkeley, London Soak up the views of Hyde Park from a rooftop pool which oozes old-school glamour. From £275 per night (the-berkeley.co.uk)
The Grove, Hertfordshire Choose between a sexy black-tiled spa pool or if weather permits try the outdoor pool which has its own beach. From £310 per night (thegrove.co.uk)
