If you are looking for a break with a difference, have you considered Sardinia, situated between Italy, Spain and Tunisia? This charming Italian island, the second largest island in the Mediterranean, offers sun, sand, history, and terrific food for the discerning traveller. For a great holiday try a Sardegna vacanze , as they say in Italian, or a Sardinian holiday to us English speakers!
Why Sardinia? It offers clean and relatively un-crowded beaches dotted along the coastlines of the classy Costa Smeralda, as well as the popular beaches of La Pelosa, and Poetto Beach near the capital Cagliari. It's white, safe beaches are a haven for families, although be warned, as one of the most upmarket locations in Italy, the resorts of the Costa Smeralda are pretty pricey!
The main resort for package destinations is pretty Alghero. It used to be a Catalan colony and still retains its decidedly Spanish atmosphere. It is a friendly and unspoilt town much loved by British holiday makers.
While you are in Sardinia, try to make time to hire a car for a day and visit the mountainous and spectacular interior, such as the Gennargentu range, for a really traditional taste of Sardinia.
It is also incredibly easy to reach, with three international airports, and flight carriers include low cost airlines RyanAir and EasyJet as well as British Airways.