Sylt, Germany
'Germany's northern most island is an absolute delight, with soft-sand beaches and delightful towns, and, at just 40km across, is easy to explore at a leisurely pace,' says Emma. 'The island has long been a rather chic German holiday destination, and much of it retains a tranquil charm. It's not hard to find your own quiet patch of beach here.' She recommends the Hotel Fährhaus Sylt (from £143 a night), which 'has a smart, New England feel to it, with gorgeous views over the Wadden Sea'.
Details www.faehrhaus-sylt.de