Beach Holidays
Are you craving a little Vitamin Sea?
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
- View the jungle from a different angle with a Sky Walk tour
- Embrace ample time to unwind at a Caribbean beach resort
- Embark on a guided walk through the enchanting Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
- Cruise down the river of the Caño Negro Wildlife Sanctuary
13 days from £3,855 pp
was £4,355 pp
Dates Available
February 2025 - October 2025
Duration
13 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
7 included
Meals
22 included
- 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
- Discover the UNESCO-listed wonders of Matera's Sassi cave-dwellings
8 days from £1,159 pp
was £1,259 pp
Dates Available
October 2024 - November 2025
Duration
8 days
Depart From
3 airports
Excursions
3 included
Meals
14 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
- Uncover the ancient sites and historic monuments of Polonnaruwa
14 days from £2,509 pp
was £2,909 pp
Dates Available
September 2024 - November 2026
Duration
14 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions
10 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
- Experience breathtakingly beautiful Montenegro
8 days from £1,095 pp
was £1,245 pp
Dates Available
September 2024 - October 2025
Duration
8 days
Depart From
7 airports
Excursions
5 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
- Take a dip in the warm Indian Ocean, sunbathe on the stretches of white sand, and dabble in a variety of aquatic activities
- Set off on morning and afternoon game drives through Amboseli National Park, keeping your eyes peeled for the majestic elephant herds.
10 days from £3,357 pp
was £3,949 pp
Dates Available
October 2024 - November 2025
Duration
10 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
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
- Punctuate a week’s rest and relaxation at an idyllic beach hotel with a four-night safari
13 days from £3,345 pp
was £3,845 pp
Dates Available
October 2024 - November 2026
Duration
13 days
Depart From
4 airports
Excursions
6 included
Meals
27 included
- Venture in search of the ‘Big Five’ as you travel on three open-air safaris throughout the Kruger and Greater Kruger National Parks
- Experience an enlightening wildlife rehabilitation tour 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
- Feast on a classic South African braai (barbeque)
13 days from £3,425 pp
was £3,925 pp
Dates Available
September 2024 - November 2026
Duration
13 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
6 included
Meals
29 included
- Spot the ‘Big Five’ on open-air game drives through Sebatana Private Reserve and Kaingo Game Reserve
- Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
- Partake in a sundowner on Sunset Rock while watching the sky transform
- Add additional game drives to your itinerary, with visits to the Pilanesberg National Park and Kaingo Game Reserve
15 days from £3,885 pp
was £4,435 pp
Dates Available
September 2024 - November 2026
Duration
15 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions
10 included
Meals
36 included
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