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
- Discover Angkor Thom's Bayon Temple and the magnificent Angkor Wat
- Explore Bangkok's Buddhist palaces and monuments
- Browse the floating markets of Damnoen Saduak, Cai Rang and Cai Be
- Flights included
20 days from £4,203 pp
was £4,945 pp
Dates Available
February 2028 - November 2029
Duration
20 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
12 included
Meals
33 included
- Take in Giza’s most famous sights, from its grand pyramids to the Great Sphinx on a guided tour and watch ancient history come to life.
- Discover Egypt’s ancient past with a visit to Edfu’s immaculately preserved Temples of Horus
- Unwind against the idyllic backdrop of the Nile with a seven-night cruise aboard a luxury cruise ship
- Flights included
15 days from £3,464 pp
was £3,849 pp
Dates Available
May 2027 - November 2028
Duration
15 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
10 included
Meals
37 included
- Visit Portofino, one of the Mediterranean's most exclusive corners
- Spend a day in breathtaking Florence
- Discover the wonderful cities of Pisa and Lucca
- Flights included
11 days from £1,840 pp
was £2,045 pp
Dates Available
July 2027 - October 2027
Duration
11 days
Depart From
10 airports
Excursions & Visits
6 included
Meals
17 included
- Marvel at Granada's world-renowned Alhambra and its exquisite gardens on a guided tour
- Experience the rhythms of Seville, the city of flamenco
- Take in the sweeping views from the Puente Nuevo on an optional excursion to mountaintop Ronda
- Flights included
11 days from £2,987 pp
was £3,319 pp
Dates Available
February 2027 - November 2027
Duration
11 days
Depart From
12 airports
Excursions & Visits
6 included
Meals
7 included
- Explore Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic
- Visit Split, the centre of which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- View the iconic Bridge of Mostar, Bosnia
- Flights included
8 days from £1,462 pp
was £1,625 pp
Dates Available
October 2026 - October 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
11 airports
Excursions & Visits
6 included
Meals
14 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
- Flights included
8 days from £1,259 pp
was £1,399 pp
Dates Available
March 2027 - October 2028
Duration
8 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
5 included
Meals
14 included
- Discover the mountaintop city of Ronda and take in panoramic views from the impressive Puente Nuevo bridge
- Tour hilltop Granada and the major landmarks of its historic Moorish old city
- Enjoy a relaxing stay at a four-star resort in Marbella, with time to unwind and soak up the sun
- Flights included
11 days from £2,798 pp
was £3,109 pp
Dates Available
March 2027 - March 2028
Duration
11 days
Depart From
11 airports
Excursions & Visits
4 included
Meals
10 included
- Experience the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef from above the waves and below on a sightseeing cruise on board a glass-bottomed boat
- Discover Melbourne, Australia’s cultural capital, lively Adelaide, and Sydney’s iconic waterfront on guided city tours
- Marvel at the towering peaks and glacial lakes of Mount Cook National Park
- Flights included
40 days from £13,058 pp
was £14,509 pp
Dates Available
February 2027 - October 2028
Duration
40 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
34 included
Meals
41 included
- Discover the post-communist capital, Tirana, and its colourful past with a guided tour of its most historic landmarks
- Get a taste of authentic Albanian life and explore the winding cobbled streets in the old town of Gjirokastër
- Unwind at a five-star hotel in coastal Golem for the last four days of your trip
- Flights included
11 days from £1,543 pp
was £1,715 pp
Dates Available
September 2027 - October 2027
Duration
11 days
Depart From
10 airports
Excursions & Visits
19 included
Meals
10 included
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