Luxury beach & island holidays
Introduction
After years scouring the world's best islands and beaches, many of our specialists have their own favourite hideaways. They're a mix of destinations for those that love the classic, and those that love the curious – whether it's Búzios in Brazil, the barely-touched islands of Con Dao in Vietnam, a European boutique bolthole, the classic seascapes of New England's Cape Cod or the desert-backed beaches of Oman. Whichever you choose, our experts will craft a custom itinerary just for you.
Just remember, if you want more from your holiday than just soaking up the sun, we'll suggest all sorts of other activities to make your stay that bit more special, be it a city stopover, a safari or a tour of the region's cultural gems.
What's more, our long-standing relationships with many of the world's leading hotels, mean we’re able to negotiate savings and additional benefits such as complimentary upgrades or extra nights – all the more reason to book your beach or island holiday with us. Ask our beach specialist about our latest offers.
Popular destinations for Beach holidays
The Caribbean is famous for its beaches and there are exceptional luxury beach holidays in the Caribbean to be had on almost every island.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Our top itineraries for Beach holidays
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Free night offer – Save up to £110pp
Book by: 30 April 2020
From cultural highlights and historic sites to the sheer indulgence of one of Krabi's finest resorts, this is an incredible introduction to the best of Thailand.
Explore the delights of northern Spain, from its sandy beaches to its charming medieval towns. Stay in historic paradors and taste authentic Spanish food and wine as you uncover the secrets of Basque Country on a no-fly self-drive.
Top offers for Beach holidays
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Free night offer – Save up to £110pp
Book by: 30 April 2020
From cultural highlights and historic sites to the sheer indulgence of one of Krabi's finest resorts, this is an incredible introduction to the best of Thailand.
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Rail & Hotel offers – Save up to £1,280pp
Book by: 31 March 2020
Experience the highlights of southeast Asia's electric cities and white sand beaches on this tailor-made journey from Thailand to Malaysia. You'll enjoy world-class food and free-flowing drinks on one of the world's most luxurious trains before spending five days in tropical paradise.
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Tailor-made stay & river cruise offer
Book by: 31 March 2020
Indulge in the very best of Egypt with Ritz-Carlton and Oberoi, combining a luxury Nile river cruise with 5-star stays in Cairo and on the Red Sea coast at Sahl Hasheesh
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Special offer for selected departure dates to 30 June 2020 – Save up to £575pp
Book by: 04 March 2020
This luxury holiday, staying at two spectacular Anantara resorts, combines the breathtaking beauty of Oman’s mountainous interior with the gold-sands beauty of its coast.