Beach

If you’re after something hot and a bit of a treat yourself trip, check out Abu Dhabi. Dubai might shout the loudest, but this Emirati capital can’t be beat on cultural sites and unique design. Think theme parks, art galleries and an unbelievable mosque. It’s one of the world’s most luxuri

Turkey’s Turquoise Coast is crying out to be enjoyed with a cocktail and Kalkan’s bio of 14 beach clubs is hard to beat. It’s only a small Mediterranean harbour but when the water’s that blue, it’s hard to believe there wouldn’t be any boujie spots to soak it all in. Families and couples

Sorrento is definitely no secret. It’s one of Italy’s most iconic towns, famous for its colourful clifftop buildings, sweet-smelling lemon groves and Neapolitan Riviera scenery. Down on the waterfront, Marina Piccola is buzzing and busy all summer long with ferries taking tourists to Capri and o

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

The sand and sea aren’t as far as you think, thanks to these easy beach holidays by train, in partnership with Byway. Whether you want to surf, swim or just sunbathe, you could soon be laying down your towel and slapping on the SPF in a sunny spot, with no flight needed. Short-haul beach trips [&h

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 with a trip to this part of North America? The tacos (and tequila) are calling. You might think any time is a good time for a Mexican getaway, and while you’re not wrong, it’s worth considering the weather conditions depending on what time of year you’