Beach

Phuket’s got beautiful beaches for days. It’s Thailand’s largest island, so they mostly come in mile-long stretches rather than pocket-sized coves. As standard, you can expect the dreamiest white sweeps lined with curvy palms, colourful long-tail boats bobbing in the shallows, and sun-warmed w

City breaks with beaches are the ultimate holiday pick to please everyone – enter, Dubrovnik. Croatia’s capital is famous for its Old Town, Game of Thrones legacy and Medieval history, but this spot on the Dalmatian Coast has idyllic beaches down, too.   You can already take in the Adriatic Se

Mamma Mia!, the Olympics, myths and legends, and – of course – the mighty gyros, Greece has brought many great things into our lives. Famous for idyllic island hopping, olive groves and blue domed churches, you might think you know this absolute goddess of a holiday destination. But it’s still

Tucked between the Med and the Middle East, Cyprus scores highly for sun, sea and sand holidays. The coastline gets a big tick for its Blue Flag beaches, and it’s got a strong rep for its culture, history and nightlife. Plus, it’s all under five hours from home. Picking where to stay can be a [&

Big shout out to the southern hemisphere for helping us have summer all year round. When the frost sets in, there’s always somewhere warmer to fly off to. But how hot can you handle? It’s a bit of a goldilocks dilemma – the UK winter is too cold, but what if you don’t want to […]

Ready to tick Mexico off your bucket list? This country is serious postcard material, with its huge stretches of white sands and long list of ancient ruins. Mexico loves a party, too. We’re not talking just bars and clubs – parades, music and dancing are all part of the culture here.   The imp

Spain’s a popular holiday destination for good reason – something about the sea, sun and sangria, right? For a city break, there’s Barcelona and Madrid. Or, you’ve got the Balearic beauties of Ibiza and Majorca and can always count on the Canary Islands for some winter sun. You might have he

This one’s for the spontaneous go-getters. You’ve got a bit more AL to spare and would drop everything to catch a last-min flight. Destination daydreaming tends to take you somewhere far away – think tropical temps, soft sandy beaches and a serious foodie scene. From tacos and tequila in Mexic

What’s better than relaxing on a sandy beach? Relaxing on a private, sandy beach, of course. We’re talking space, sun loungers and even bars reserved for those staying at the hotel.  While Europe is mostly full of public beaches, meaning hotels can’t claim ownership over their stretch of sand

Whether you plump for the Caribbean Coast and its ancient mayan ruins, the green mountains of the pacific coast, or luxury Los Cabos, all inclusive holidays to Mexico serve up first-rate beaches and year-round sun. Undecided on which part of the country would be your cup of tea(quila)? We’ve got y