The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are currently said to be holidaying in Europe with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet... but which country is hosting their summer trip?Given their track record of enjoying a European break, there are a number of repeat destinations that Montecito-based Meghan Markle and Prince Harry might've chosen to take their children.Among the options is Portugal, the country where the Sussexes reportedly purchased a second property near Harry's cousin, Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank.Also on the list is the South of France, a spot that no doubt brings back happy memories of their stay in an exclusive villa in the upmarket Nice shortly after the birth of their son in 2019.After their trip, Harry will be in the UK early next month as the countdown to his Invictus Games in Birmingham begins, and he had intended to bring Meghan and their two children with him.But whether Archie and Lilibet, who have not seen their grandfather since their last trip to Britain in June 2022 for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, will be visiting alongside their father is uncertain.Harry is said to be furious that his request for a review of their police protection was turned down 'at the 11th hour'. He is reported to blame his father's aides - the so-called 'men in grey suits' – with whom relations remain strained.In the meantime, however, the family are no doubt enjoying some downtime with their children. Below, the Daily Mail explores the potential destinations... The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (pictured on holiday last year) have jetted abroad to a European destination The couple are said to have taken their children - Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet (pictured earlier this year) - with themLake Como The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to have enjoyed a stay at George Clooney's Villa Oleandra (pictured) on Lake Como in 2018 Pictured: Amal and George Clooney at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, for the wedding of Meghan and Harry in 2019Meghan and Harry might have chosen to enjoy an Italian getaway after reportedly staying with George and Amal Clooney at the A-list couple's exclusive retreat on Lake Como in 2018.Local police helped mount a huge operation to ensure the then-royal newlyweds remained secure during their visit to the 18th-century Villa Oleandra, according to media reports in Italy.Clooney and his human rights barrister wife Amal, who were among stars at the couple's wedding in Windsor, were at the villa with their twins Alexander and Ella.According to Italian magazine Chi, Meghan helped look after the couple's twins while Harry and George played basketball with other friends.On one evening of the Sussexes' trip, Clooney laid on a gala dinner for his celebrity guests. About 15 friends attended, and the party is said to have gone on until the early hours.Clooney, 65, fell in love with Italy and purchased the villa in the village of Laglio in 2002.At the time, the actor paid £10million (€11.7 million) for Villa Oleandra, which came with 25 rooms, an outdoor theatre, a swimming pool and a garage to house all of his motorcycles.The luxurious estate also has a tennis court, a full gym, landscaped gardens, ornately carved ceilings, massive bathrooms, a separate 'pizza room', and a wall to keep the lake from pouring directly into the house.Lake Como is known for its expensive celebrity homes, and one of Clooney's neighbours is said to be celebrity fashion designer Donatella Versace.The presence of Clooney led the local council to approve an ad hoc regulation to protect the Hollywood star's privacy.Portugal Princess Eugenie with husband Jack Brooksbank and their sons August and Ernest. The family have been splitting their time between the UK and Portugal since 2022 The beaches in Melides (pictured, stock image) - which is only an hour's drive from Lisbon - are sandy and can go on for 40 miles There may be over 3,000 miles separating the Hamptons from Melides in Portugal - but these two holiday destinations have more than just glorious sandy beaches in common.Namely, they both count Meghan and Harry among their A-List fans.In 2024, reports surfaced that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex purchased a £6.3million property in Melides - where they enjoyed a romantic, five-night getaway in 2023.The exclusive area, which was once a small fishing town, has been dubbed the 'Hamptons of Portugal' thanks to its A-List residents, including Gisele Bunchen and Prince Harry's cousin Princess Eugenie.Unsurprisingly, the European holiday hotspot is brimming with the kind of amenities these residents could easily find in the Hamptons - including a world-class spa, art galleries and restaurants run by big-name chefs.Over the years, the area has been compared to St Tropez in the 1960s thanks to its secluded beaches - which are said to be ideal for Prince Harry's hobby of surfing.Like the Hamptons, the beaches in Melides - which is only an hour's drive from Lisbon - are sandy and go on for 40 miles.In 2022, Conde Nast Traveller dubbed Melides 'Portugal's next big beach town' amid a flurry of new club openings.Meanwhile, luxury hotel website Mr & Mrs Smith has also raved about the 'blissful' location.It wrote: 'You have miles of desert beaches to play on, pristine pockets of nature to bike or ride through, and small villages for fresh-as-can-be seafood stops.'According to local newspaper Olive Press, house prices in Melides shot up by 150 per cent in the first quarter of 2023 as celebrities flocked to the area.In 2023, Christian Louboutin opened his five-star hotel Vermelho in the up-and-coming area of Portugal - cementing its position as a celebrity-approved destination. Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have owned a property in CostaTerra Golf and Ocean Club in Melides since 2022.Jack Brooksbank, works in marketing and sales for CostaTerra. He, Eugenie, and their two sons, August, and Ernest, split their time between Portugal and London.Ibiza Meghan flew to a £108,000-a-week villa in Ibiza, featuring a 50-metre infinity pool, for her 38th birthday (pictured: Stock image of Ibiza)Back in 2019, Meghan celebrated her 38th birthday in a luxurious £108,000-a-week villa in Ibiza featuring a 50-metre infinity pool.Meghan, Harry and Archie enjoyed a six-day stay at the Sa Calma villa on the exclusive Vista Alegre estate. It lies close to the picturesque village of Es Cubells on the south-western coast of the island.In addition to the sea-facing pool, the seven-bedroom property that the Sussexes enjoyed in Ibiza boasted a gym, jacuzzi, an office and sprawling garden terraces.Visitors are provided with a house manager, a waitress, live-in caretakers, housekeepers, a Range Rover with driver, and a night security guard. Yacht charters, beauticians, bartenders, nannies, masseurs, personal trainers and yoga instructors are available on request.Despite the army of local staff, the couple are understood, according to a source at the complex, to have brought their own chef when they flew in by private jet on August 6 that year.The three-storey villa enjoys stunning views of Porroig Bay, where superyachts regularly moor, and access to the Sa Caixota beach.The villa – advertised for rent during the peak season at up to £108,000 a week – is modern with carved wooden tables and chairs.Previous guests have included Sir Paul McCartney and DJ David Guetta, and a local said the Vista Alegre resort is 'packed with the rich and famous'.At the time, the Sussexes were said to have declined the late Queen Elizabeth's invite to holiday with her at Balmoral in favour of Ibiza.The royal couple are understood to have thought that Archie was still too young to make the trip up to Scotland.Her Majesty always requested her family to join her when she headed to her Scottish estate for her two-month summer break.A source told The Sun: 'Harry and Meghan had no plans to go to Balmoral this summer as they felt Archie was too young.'It's a bit odd, as his age didn't stop them taking him to Ibiza for a week and then to see Elton John in France.'If they want privacy or protection, which was, there is no more protected or private holiday destination than the Queen's Scottish home.'Nice, South of France The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to have visited Elton John's French villa in Nice (pictured) in 2019 Pictured: Harry and Meghan chat with Elton John at the European premiere of the film The Lion King in London on July 14, 2019Shortly after their trip to Ibiza, Meghan and Harry jetted off to Nice, thanks to Sir Elton John, who paid for their flights to and from his £15million mansion.Photographs of the royal couple and three-month-old Archie showed the family stepping on board the Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign jet, having arrived in France three days earlier.The couple visited the palatial home of Castel Mont-Alban, owned by Sir Elton John and his husband David Furnish, overlooking the Promenade des Anglais during their holiday to the French Riviera.The singer's home, which, according to The Sun, boasts views of a bay and the Alps, has been used by multiple celebrities, including Victoria Beckham.The villa also includes a stunning swimming pool, and inside, paintings by Andy Warhol serve as decorations.Shortly after their trip, the singer took to social media to explain he had ensured Harry and Meghan's flights to and from the French Riviera were carbon-neutral by making the 'appropriate contribution' to a carbon footprint fund.His intervention came after the royal couple found themselves embroiled in a hypocrisy row after being pictured leaving the south of France on their fourth trip by private jet in 11 days, despite being outspoken on environmental issues at the time.