Crystal blue waters, pristine sands, loungers under the shade of colorful umbrellas... why not spend your summer on the best beaches on earth? The world's most beautiful seas and beaches, and the incredible holidays they offer are just waiting to be discovered. We've chosen some of the best places to enjoy sun, sea and sand just for you!
AFRICA AND THE INDIAN OCEAN
Listen to the waves of the ocean lap against the shores of Africa, and dip your feet in the refreshing waters! Relax on your lounger and soak up the sun on some of the world's most pristine beaches.
Abidjan | Accra | Cape Town | Cotonou | Dar es Salaam | Entebbe | Mauritius | Kigali | Lagos | Luanda | Libreville | Mombasa | The Seychelles
EUROPE
The sun shines throughout the year in the Mediterranean, which makes it the perfect destination for a beach holiday. Or there's the rest of Europe, where you can enjoy boat tours and open your sails to a world of discovery.
Athens | Barcelona | Dubrovnik | Catania | Lisbon | Marseille | Mykonos | Naples | Nice | Podgorica | Santorini | Thessaloniki
NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA
The famous beaches of America promise a holiday packed full of fun. You can play volleyball, dive or surf on some of the world's most beautiful beaches in both North and South America.
Havana | Hawaii | Miami | Panama
THE MIDDLE EAST
Sapphire waters, golden sands and sweeping palms... The coves and bays of the Mediterranean and Red Sea are truly enchanting, while the beaches of the Middle East provide the perfect place to rejuvenate mind and body.
Hurghada | Sharm el-Sheikh | Tel Aviv
TURKEY AND NORTHERN CYPRUS
Both Turkey and Norther Cyprus are known for their stunning beaches and year-round sunshine. The beaches of the Mediterranean and Aegean seas are lined with greenery, and offer a host of holiday destinations.
Antalya | Bodrum | Çanakkale | Dalaman | Izmir | Nicosia
THE FAR EAST
If you want to be in the heart of spectacular natural surroundings, the Far East could be the best holiday you could wish for. The shimmering ocean waters and plentiful sunshine make its beaches simply irresistible
