Swimwear, suncream and a good book are the must-haves, but many of our beach hotels include facilities such as towel or sunbed rental. Either way, you can pick the luggage allowance that suits you when you book your flights, so you don’t need to worry about overpacking.

You want us to pick just one? We have beach holidays all over the world, from European breaks in Spain and Greece to bucket-list escapes in Bali and the Maldives. A consideration is what time of year you’re travelling and where’s going to still be warm and sunny.

All of our beach holidays are great value, giving you the most sun, sand and relaxation for your money. Check out our latest deals for the best prices. Or, if you’re feeling spontaneous, our last-minute getaways offer great discounts wherever you’re heading.

You’re more likely to find a hotel with a private beach outside of Europe – think Turkey, the Middle East and the Caribbean. If seclusion is the name of the game, you’ll find many of our Premium hotels have rooms with private hot tubs or pools right outside – every hotel page will outline the upgrades you can pick. Use our filters to narrow down your desired facilities when searching for your next break.