Stepping onto soft grains of sand, the sun warming your face, is an instant tonic for lowering stressed-out shoulders. A beachside holiday allows you lots of time to do very little - and here are the places that are just right for relaxation.
Amirandes A Grecotel Resort to Live
Check into a palatial paradise on Crete’s coast
Amirandes A Grecotel Resort to Live is nestled between a nature reserve and two sandy beaches on Crete’s northern coastline. This elegant resort centres around a palm-fringed lagoon and is the perfect place for a stylish beach escape with the option to explore Heraklion, which is around a 20-minute drive away. Chill in sea-facing suites, take a dip in the Olympic-sized seawater pool, and make the most of the Ayurvedic spa and lazy beach days.
Madinat Jumeirah
Discover a two-kilometre private beach in Dubai
Like something out of a movie set, Madinat Jumeirah is an Arabian mini city in the heart of Dubai, cut through with meandering waterways which can be traversed by abra boat. This destination-within-a-destination has four luxury hotels – Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam, and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf. All are mere moments from the beach and have astounding views of the Arabian Gulf and Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.
Rixos Hotels
Go all-inclusive with a laidback beach stay in the UAE
Nothing says ‘holiday mode’ like a beach break, and Rixos delivers with its all-inclusive luxury escapes by the sea in the UAE. Positioned on the pristine Saadiyat Beach, Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island Resort is a laidback resort away from the noise but within easy reach of Abu Dhabi. Over in Ras Al Khaimah, Rixos Al Mairid has a mountain backdrop and suites that open straight onto the beach.
Mykonos Blu A Grecotel Resort to Live
Relax on one of the best beaches in Greece
Mykonos Blu A Grecotel Resort to Live sits above Psarou beach, which is not just one of the most famous beaches on the island or in the Cyclades, but all of Greece and the Mediterranean. The reasons are simple - the sand here is soft and glorious, the water crystal clear with an emerald tinge, and the surrounding rocks give it a secluded feel.
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JW Marriott Hotels
Stay in an opulent beachfront suite in Mauritius
Palm-tree fringed shorelines and glass-clear lagoons – Mauritius is perfect for a beach escape. Our tip is to stay in two hotels to get to know the island better. At the foot of UNESCO-listed Le Morne Brabant mountain in the southwest, JW Marriott Mauritius Resort offers secluded beaches and is a famous kitesurfing spot. It pairs well with Le Méridien Ile Maurice in the northwest, so you can explore buzzy Grand Baie and swim in a pool right on the beach.
Caribbean
Let us curate a Caribbean holiday just for you
Can’t decide which Caribbean destination to visit? Then let your Travel Counsellor do the research for you. With over 120 hotels and 22 islands to choose from, we can tailor-make the trip you’ve always dreamed of (or the one you never knew you wanted). Head to Saint Lucia and then make a beeline for Bequia. Or choose a Barbados break followed by time on charming Canouan, where forests rise from sweeping sandy bays.
One&Only Resorts & Hotels
Live the Indian Ocean island dream with One&Only
One&Only has perfected the art of luxury island escapes. One&Only Le Saint Geran has been voted Mauritius’ Leading Luxury Resort at the World Travel Awards 2024 and feels worlds away from anywhere with its two sandy shorelines and endless ocean views from your room. Across the Indian Ocean, One&Only Reethi Rah is a private Maldivian island resort with 12 immaculate beaches lapped by calm lagoon waters.
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