Island GEMS

Get a last blast of summer sunshine on one of these glorious isles-all still warm well into September

- KATIE BOWMAN

Majorca

BEST FOR...URBAN MEETS RURAL

With its year-round buzz and amazing atmosphere, Majorca is popular for a reason. Its capital, Palma, just happens to be one of Spain's greatest cities, a bit like a mini Barcelona. Expect palm-lined boulevards, sunny plazas for enjoying G&Ts and excellent shopping. But Majorca also has mighty mountains, award-winning beaches (such as Es Trenc) and a celebrity-endorsed spa scene (Jennifer Aniston has been) to lure you, too.

Ibiza

BEST FOR...FEEL-GOOD FUN

The 'White Isle' has to be experienced at least once in your lifetime. And nowadays, the attraction of its yoga retreats is as potent as its famously decadent nightclubs and beach bar scene. Grab a lounger at Casa Jondal, Chiringuito Blue or Experimental Beach or book an evening boat tour taking you past Es Vedrà, off the island's west coast.

Menorca

BEST FOR... A BIT OF EVERYTHING