Beach holidays

Beach holidays

Atrani is one of the best places to visit on the Amalfi coast
The Amalfi coast is always a good idea — our expert guides the way

Glitzy fishing villages, dazzling views, fragrant lemon groves, sun-kissed days and fabulous food — this slice of southern Italy is the real dolce vita

Amalfi Coast
Grande Real Villa Itália, Santa Marta, is one of the best hotels in Cascais
Where to stay in the cool Portuguese beach town of Cascais
Portugal
Vila Vita
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Vila Vita Parc review: a luxury Algarve hotel that families will love
Algarve
Aerial view of women harvesting water lilies in the Mekong Delta
The 33 once-in-a-lifetime trips everyone should consider
Anse Cocos La Digue, one of the best beaches in the Seychelles
Beach, please… These are the Seychelles’ best to explore
Seychelles
Praia da Salema, Salema – one of the best beaches in the Algarve
The Algarve has more than 150 beaches. These are its most glorious
Algarve
Children on a walkway beside the sea at Martinhal Sagres resort in the Algarve, Portugal
REVIEW
Martinhal Sagres review: a fun, family-friendly Algarve pad
Algarve
Spiaggia Rosa, Isola Budelli, Italy — one of the best beaches in Europe
Our pick of Europe’s most glorious beaches (and how to see them)
Europe
Aerial view of women harvesting water lilies in the Mekong Delta
The 33 once-in-a-lifetime trips everyone should consider
Aerial view of women harvesting water lilies in the Mekong Delta
The 33 once-in-a-lifetime trips everyone should consider
Anse Cocos La Digue, one of the best beaches in the Seychelles
Beach, please… These are the Seychelles’ best to explore
Seychelles
Anse Cocos La Digue, one of the best beaches in the Seychelles
Beach, please… These are the Seychelles’ best to explore
Seychelles
Praia da Salema, Salema – one of the best beaches in the Algarve
The Algarve has more than 150 beaches. These are its most glorious
Algarve
Praia da Salema, Salema – one of the best beaches in the Algarve
The Algarve has more than 150 beaches. These are its most glorious
Algarve
Children on a walkway beside the sea at Martinhal Sagres resort in the Algarve, Portugal
REVIEW
Martinhal Sagres review: a fun, family-friendly Algarve pad
Algarve
Children on a walkway beside the sea at Martinhal Sagres resort in the Algarve, Portugal
REVIEW
Martinhal Sagres review: a fun, family-friendly Algarve pad
Algarve
Spiaggia Rosa, Isola Budelli, Italy — one of the best beaches in Europe
Our pick of Europe’s most glorious beaches (and how to see them)
Europe
Spiaggia Rosa, Isola Budelli, Italy — one of the best beaches in Europe
Our pick of Europe’s most glorious beaches (and how to see them)
Europe
Atrani is one of the best places to visit on the Amalfi coast
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France

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FRANCE
Cannes v St Tropez: which is better?
France’s family-friendly seaside city is perfect for September

Italy

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Caribbean

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The village of Pyrgos in Santorini
These are the best spots to find some late-summer sun this year
Mountains meet the beach in Mauritius
Your go-to guide on the best time to visit Mauritius (and what to do)
Mauritius
Zebras in the African savanna of Namaqualand - one of the bets places to visit in September
Time to plan ahead with these top places to visit in September 2025
Person standing outside a car, watching a sunset over mountains.
We were victims of Spain’s ‘highway pirates’. Don’t let it happen to you
Trees lining the banks of Loch Trool in Galloway Forest Park, Scotland.
My first month as a solo female caravanner? Totally empowering
The village of Pyrgos in Santorini
These are the best spots to find some late-summer sun this year
The village of Pyrgos in Santorini
These are the best spots to find some late-summer sun this year
Mountains meet the beach in Mauritius
Your go-to guide on the best time to visit Mauritius (and what to do)
Mauritius
Mountains meet the beach in Mauritius
Your go-to guide on the best time to visit Mauritius (and what to do)
Mauritius
Zebras in the African savanna of Namaqualand - one of the bets places to visit in September
Time to plan ahead with these top places to visit in September 2025
Zebras in the African savanna of Namaqualand - one of the bets places to visit in September
Time to plan ahead with these top places to visit in September 2025
Person standing outside a car, watching a sunset over mountains.
We were victims of Spain’s ‘highway pirates’. Don’t let it happen to you
Person standing outside a car, watching a sunset over mountains.
We were victims of Spain’s ‘highway pirates’. Don’t let it happen to you
Trees lining the banks of Loch Trool in Galloway Forest Park, Scotland.
My first month as a solo female caravanner? Totally empowering
Trees lining the banks of Loch Trool in Galloway Forest Park, Scotland.
My first month as a solo female caravanner? Totally empowering
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