Beach holidays

With more than 7,500 kilometres of coast, India has a beach to suit every traveller, in nearly every region. Enjoy a lively resort with plenty of activities, or find your own secluded stretch of white sand.

The Indian Ocean islands including the Maldives, Mauritius and the Seychelles boast some exeptional, exclusive, luxury beach holiday options, where service and style are as exquisite as the sands the beach resorts stand on, making them ideal escapes and honeymoon destinations.

The Caribbean is famous for its beaches and there are exceptional luxury beach holidays in the Caribbean to be had on almost every island.

India has almost 5,000 miles of coastline and boasts some world class beaches, whilst the islands offshore and stretches of Sri Lanka also have some exquisite places to relax and unwind.

Although not especially known for its beach holidays, South America still has some excellent places to kick back and relax, especially in Brazil and Peru, where you can also pair beach holidays with wildlife holidays, culture and history trips and stunning city breaks.

There are some exceptional beaches in North America with states on both the east and west coast of the USA boasting some exceptional stretches of sand, with services and amenities to match.

The Middle East has a number of exclusive beaches that compete with the luxury hotels' swimming pools for your attention, especially in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Oman.

The islands of the Indian Ocean are famous for their facilities and high standard of service, set against a stunning backdrop of beaches and ocean that's virtually unparalled elsewhere.

With so many seas and long stretches of coast, Europe inevitably has some brilliant beaches, especially in Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Spain and Turkey. Combine a beach holiday here with a city break or excursion to really get to know a place though.

There are some superb beaches in Central America, particularly in Belize, Costa Rica and Mexico, where you can also pair your beach holiday with a wildlife holiday or excursion to see Mayan ruins.

Asia has hundreds of exceptional stretches of sand. Thailand beaches are justifiably popular and Indonesia is a perennial favourite, but whether you travel to India, Malaysia, Philippines or Vietnam, you'll be spoilt for choice.

There are countless great beaches in Australasia and the Pacific, with superb sections of coastline in Australia, New Zealand and throughout the Pacific Islands, with the Cook Islands, French Polynesia and Fiji starring.

From snorkelling Queensland's Great Barrier Reef to sunset camel rides on the shore of Western Australia's Cable Beach, there are countless of ways to enjoy Australia's world-class beaches. There's even plenty of private-island offerings.

It's not always the first on a fly-and-flop holidaymaker’s list of destinations, New Zealand offers beachcombers a temperate and luxurious beach holiday. Replace beach-side bungalows with luxury lodges and ‘baches’ (pronounced ‘batches’) – the local name for a beach house.

There are some spectacular beach holidays in Africa, with superb stretches of sand in Kenya, South Africa and Tanzania amongst others. The continent and these countries in particular are also ideal for combining safari and beach holidays to produce a truly sensational escape.

Either side of this all-inclusive rail journey through the Outback, you’ll sample the wines of the Barossa Valley and enjoy a luxury safari in the Top End, returning from included wildlife experiences to drinks and gourmet dining.

Flight Offer – Save up to £135 pp
Book by: 24 September 2017

In between beachfront stays, this comprehensive itinerary will see you escape to the wilds of the Daintree Rainforest before enjoying a small-boat cruise through the Great Barrier Reef. You’ll stop at pristine reefs and secret islands for everything from snorkelling to glass-bottom boat tours.

After enjoying some of the world’s finest wildlife viewing on a luxury, all-inclusive fly safari through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Taringere National Park, enjoy some white-sands relaxation on Zanzibar.

Tailor-made fly cruise holiday
Book by: 31 December 2017

After a seafront stay in Miami, sail aboard the latest in luxury cruising as you knit together the white sands of Key West, Mexico and the Caribbean's Cayman Islands. Along the way, you'll return to included fine-dining after touring ancient Maya and enjoying world-class snorkelling.

Save up to £455 per couple - free upgrade to Half Board
Book by: 30 September 2017

Between fine-dining restaurants, opulent private-terrace rooms and one of Europe’s finest golf courses, the latest in Algarve ultra-luxury is a true gem. It’s all wrapped up in signature Anantara service, best experienced in the excellent spa.

Flight Offer – Save up to £135 pp
Book by: 24 September 2017

In between beachfront stays, this comprehensive itinerary will see you escape to the wilds of the Daintree Rainforest before enjoying a small-boat cruise through the Great Barrier Reef. You’ll stop at pristine reefs and secret islands for everything from snorkelling to glass-bottom boat tours.

Tailor-made fly cruise holiday
Book by: 31 December 2017

After a seafront stay in Miami, sail aboard the latest in luxury cruising as you knit together the white sands of Key West, Mexico and the Caribbean's Cayman Islands. Along the way, you'll return to included fine-dining after touring ancient Maya and enjoying world-class snorkelling.

Stay 7 nights, pay 5 – Save up to £205 pp
Book by: 21 October 2017

Just minutes from the golden sands of Mallorca's pretty northern shore, this traditional boutique hotel pairs all those must-have modern comforts with private balcony rooms and sweeping Mediterranean views. It's all complemented by fine wines, tempting Mallorcan menus and a stunning outdoor pool.