Egypt
The Red Sea and coral reefs. A comfortable way into the water shapes your beach day.
Destinations for a beach holiday
From islands to coastlines: 12 settings for your holiday. Country pages offer guidance on the beach, accommodation, meals and journey.
Türkiye
Kemer by the mountains, Side by an ancient town. The sea is a backdrop to very different holidays.
Greece
Crete, Rhodes and green Corfu. Beach mornings leave room for walks through old streets.
Bulgaria
The Black Sea and old Nessebar. Follow a beach day with an evening walk beside the water.
Spain
Costa Brava and Costa Dorada. Compare the beach, hotel location and places to walk.
Montenegro
The Adriatic, Budva and Petrovac. Compare beach access, terrain and places to walk.
Cyprus
Protaras, Paphos or Limassol. Choose your beach and the places you would like to explore nearby.
Italy
Rimini, Sicily and Sardinia. Plan a convenient route between the coast and city sights.
UAE
Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah. Make space in your holiday for both the sea and city discoveries.
Maldives
Lagoon, reef or privacy. Choose your island around what matters most to you.
Thailand
Phuket, Samui and Krabi. Match your travel dates to the season on your chosen coast.
Sri Lanka
Bentota, Unawatuna and Nilaveli. Check the season on your chosen coast and journey time to your hotel.