Luxury 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.

From cooking classes and workshop visits to houseboat cruises and rickshaw rides, take in the city greats, wildlife and temple wonders of Indonesia and Singapore with a luxury private tour.

This is Tenerife at its sun-kissed-beach best, paired with a luxury stay and a full spread of included tours. Indeed, you'll showcase Tenerife's hidden side, with some of the world's finest whale watching and astronomer-led stargazing.

Spring special offer – Save up to £145 pp
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Showcase the lesser-visited jewels of Tenerife, staying in luxury among the quiet beaches of its north and enjoying a full range of included excursions, from wine tasting to stargazing dinners.

Discover city greats, the Big Five and white-sand beaches in style, enjoying everything from an all-inclusive safari to indulgent dining and stays in southern Africa's finest properties.

Spring special offer – Save up to £145 pp
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Showcase the lesser-visited jewels of Tenerife, staying in luxury among the quiet beaches of its north and enjoying a full range of included excursions, from wine tasting to stargazing dinners.

Paradis Plage, Taghazout, Morocco

Contemporary hotel from £570 pp incl. flights

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Savings for selected dates May-June and September-December – Save up to £330 pp
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This beachfront delight is all Moroccan tradition meets beach chic on the quiet shores of Morocco's Atlantic coast and offers surfing, yoga lessons and spa treatments.

Free night offer – Save up to £310 pp
Book by: 30 June 2019

If you’re looking for a luxury short break to Singapore, look no further. This curated itinerary will see you stay in two of its finest hotels, pairing city exploration with golden island beaches.

Early booking offer – Save up to £190 pp
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Discover the delights of Jordan on this tailor-made itinerary, where you'll combine visits to two of the country's most iconic destinations - Petra and Wadi Rum - with time relaxing on Aqaba's beaches, making this an ideal winter escape.