Beach Holidays
The beach is the perfect setting for a rejuvenating escape. Epic stretches of sand, quaint towns with boats gently bobbing along the shores, and hidden coves dotted with palm trees. Beach holidays are synonymous with tranquillity, adventure, sunshine, and a kind of childhood nostalgia. The beach offers something for the entire family, whether your idea of a coastal escape involves snorkelling with colourful wildlife, unwinding on a daybed with a gripping novel, or an exhilarating jet ski ride.
From the sun-kissed, turtle-dotted white-sand shores of Costa Rica to the crystal-clear Adriatic waters gracing the coasts of Croatia and Italy, these beach destinations showcase a remarkable diversity of coastal landscapes and cultures, making them some of the finest in the world.
On an escorted holiday, you don’t need to spend any time scouring the map for the perfect swimming spot. Our handpicked holidays offer a combination of beach time, city breaks, historical immersion, additional activities and side trips. Perhaps you will find yourself in Malta where you can explore the historic capital and then retreat to the beach, or you might even fancy going further afield, by combining a four-night safari with a beach resort holiday in Kenya. We also offer a trips closer to home, including a coastal cruise in Jersey. Book your well-earned sunny downtime with us.
Best beach holidays
- Take in Alberobello’s traditional, conical trulli houses
- Explore Lecce's Baroque buildings and Roman ruins
- Witness hilltop Ostuni’s white walls gleaming in the Italian sun
- Flights included
8 days from £1,215 pp
was £1,349 pp
Dates Available
March 2026 - October 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
4 airports
Excursions & Visits
5 included
Meals
14 included
- Marvel at the rugged landscapes of Cape St. Vincent and look out over the wild Atlantic coast from its clifftop overlooks
- Spend time exploring Lagos’ picturesque old town and get a taste for life in southern Portugal with a stop in charming Sagres
- Embrace the home of the flamenco, elegant Seville, with guided sightseeing around its most historic landmarks
- Flights included
8 days from £630 pp
was £699 pp
Dates Available
November 2026 - June 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
11 airports
Excursions & Visits
4 included
Meals
7 included
- Discover the charms of Sri Lanka’s largest city, Colombo
- Venture into Yala National Park on a half-day game drive in search of wildlife
- Lounge along the shores of the Indian Ocean at a five-star resort in Beruwala
- Flights included
14 days from £2,601 pp
was £3,059 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - November 2027
Duration
14 days
Depart From
7 airports
Excursions & Visits
11 included
Meals
22 included
- Explore Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic
- Visit the walled island-city of Trogir, the centre of which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Seek out the natural splendours of Krka National Park
- Flights included
8 days from £1,421 pp
was £1,495 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - October 2026
Duration
8 days
Depart From
11 airports
Excursions & Visits
6 included
Meals
14 included
- Experience a full day exploring the wonders of Tsavo West National Park, with morning and afternoon game drives
- Witness Africa's highest mountain and a dormant volcano, towering Mount Kilimanjaro
- Soak up the sun amongst Kenya's pristine coastal vistas, or enjoy a cocktail by the poolside, with an all-inclusive beach resort stay
- Flights included
10 days from £3,539 pp
was £3,725 pp
Dates Available
May 2026 - October 2027
Duration
10 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
6 included
Meals
24 included
- Discover vast Tsavo West National Park, with its Savannah and scrubland, on included game drives
- Stay in a safari camp and enjoy three game drives in historic Tsavo East National Park, home to herds of African elephants
- Blue waters and even bluer skies
- Flights included
13 days from £3,345 pp
was £3,935 pp
Dates Available
January 2026 - November 2028
Duration
13 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions & Visits
7 included
Meals
36 included
- Venture in search of the ‘Big Five’ as you travel on three open-air safaris throughout the Kruger and Greater Kruger National Parks
- Enjoy an enlightening wildlife rehabilitation experience and a gentle guided nature walk
- Escape to a dreamy coastal corner of Mozambique for a few days of beach bliss by the Indian Ocean
- Flights included
13 days from £3,243 pp
was £3,815 pp
Dates Available
February 2026 - August 2026
Duration
13 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
7 included
Meals
29 included
- Spot the ‘Big Five’ on open-air game drives through the Welgevonden and Kaingo game reserves
- Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
- Explore Mauritius and its natural splendours on a tour of the island, complete with a wine tasting
- Flights included
15 days from £4,187 pp
was £4,925 pp
Dates Available
February 2026 - November 2027
Duration
15 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
8 included
Meals
42 included
- Witness Bangkok’s spectacular Buddhist shrines and their grand meditating statues
- Take in the famous ‘HCMC’ – formerly known as Saigon – with guided stops at Reunification Hall, Xa Loi Pagoda and the War Remnants Museum
- Take in verdant riverside vistas as you cruise along the winding Mekong River
- Flights included
19 days from £3,388 pp
was £3,985 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - November 2028
Duration
19 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
9 included
Meals
31 included
- See the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the famed Topkapi Palace
- Discover wonderful Pamukkale on an optional excursion
- Be amazed by the ruins of Ephesus
- Flights included
14 days from £2,128 pp
was £2,239 pp
Dates Available
April 2026 - October 2026
Duration
14 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
5 included
Meals
26 included
- Unwind amongst the tropical beaches and cabanas of Half Moon Cay, one of the Bahama’s scenic private islands.
- Take in the magnificent Panama Canal, a wonder of 19th-century engineering.
- Savour luxury at sea with a 12-night full-board cruise onboard your Holland America Line ship.
- Flights included
18 days from £3,372 pp
was £4,215 pp
Dates Available
February 2026 - March 2027
Duration
18 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
7 included
Meals
30 included
- Journey to Nashville and join an optional tour of RCA Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Travel to Elvis Presley’s beloved hometown, Memphis and walk along Beale Street, America’s most famous musical highway
- Discover the iconic Sun Studio and Graceland, Elvis’ home, last recording studio and final resting place on an optional tour
- Flights included
14 days from £3,268 pp
was £3,439 pp
Dates Available
May 2026 - September 2026
Duration
14 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
3 included
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