I found the best summer holiday deals – these are the 5-star hotels worth booking

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Cook’s Club Corfu is a stylish adults-only boutique hotel located in a coastal village Loveholidays Daisy Lester , Shopping Editor 1 minute ago A summer holiday is always exciting, but even more so when it’s booked last minute. What better way to bid farewell to the season than to stretch it out in a sunny Spanish city, a chic Italian hotel, or a rural French hideaway? And that’s not even the best thing about an eleventh-hour trip; it’s the deals you can get.

It seems more and more of us are swapping the traditional year-long countdown to a holiday for a more spontaneous approach to travel – myself included. I’m chasing summer to Menorca in early September after finding a great deal on flights.

Last-minute all-inclusive holidays are proving particularly popular. Analysis from loveholidays, the UK’s leading online travel agent, reveals that package holiday bookings made in July jumped by 23 per cent year-on-year.

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The antithesis of any Type A holiday planner, next-day bookings have risen even higher to 26 per cent year-on-year, while bookings made within seven days of departure increased by 13 per cent.

Summer’s not over yet, and for anyone still looking to get away, there are hundreds of last-minute holidays available for departures within a week to 90 days – including on five-star resort hotels.

So, get that suitcase packed and find a little inspiration below. These are the holidays appealing to my wanderlust, from sun-drenched Mediterranean resorts to relaxing island escapes.

Loveholidays On the Greek island of Corfu, enjoy a week-long holiday at Cooks Club. Set in the lively resort of Gouvia, the stylish adults-only hotel combines modern rooms with a laid-back atmosphere, a swimming pool and plenty of spots to relax with a book. Corfu Town is nearby, perfect for exploring Venetian architecture, winding streets, waterfront tavernas and the island’s rich history.

Save up to £199pp on a seven-night all-inclusive stay at Cook’s Club Corfu.

Loveholidays Malta is one of the Mediterranean's most buzzy breaks. Find out what all the fuss is about with a seven-night stay at Corinthia Hotel St George’s Bay. Set on the island’s northeast coast, the elegant five-star hotel overlooks the ocean and offers several pools, restaurants and a private lido. Nearby St Julian’s is ideal for waterfront dining, while Valletta’s historic streets and landmarks are easily reached for a culture-fuelled day trip.

Save up to £178pp on a seven-night stay, including breakfast, departing on 5 September from London Gatwick.

Loveholidays Craving a Mallorcan sojourn? Book a seven-night stay at Purobeach Resort Santa Ponsa. Set on the beautiful island’s southwest coast, the stylish resort features modern rooms, a relaxed beach-club atmosphere, pools and Mediterranean dining.