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 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 £3,272 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 £1,671 pp
was £1,965 pp
Dates Available
March 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 £2,711 pp
was £3,189 pp
Dates Available
September 2026 - November 2027
Duration
11 days
Depart From
12 airports
Excursions & Visits
6 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 £2,912 pp
was £3,425 pp
Dates Available
October 2026 - November 2028
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 £1,297 pp
was £1,525 pp
Dates Available
September 2026 - October 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
11 airports
Excursions & Visits
6 included
Meals
14 included
- Cruise through Alleppey’s verdant backwaters on a traditional thatched houseboat
- Marvel at the Chinese fishing nets along Kochi’s harbour
- Take in the garden city of Bangalore and explore the elegant Summer Palace, a former residence of Mysorean ruler Tipu Sultan
- Flights included
20 days from £2,708 pp
was £3,185 pp
Dates Available
January 2027 - November 2028
Duration
20 days
Depart From
3 airports
Excursions & Visits
14 included
Meals
36 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
- Set off on morning and afternoon game drives through Amboseli National Park, keeping your eyes peeled for the majestic elephant herds
- Flights included
10 days from £3,694 pp
was £4,345 pp
Dates Available
November 2026 - November 2028
Duration
10 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
6 included
Meals
24 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 £3,047 pp
was £3,385 pp
Dates Available
September 2026 - October 2027
Duration
11 days
Depart From
12 airports
Excursions & Visits
4 included
Meals
10 included
- Witness Bangkok’s spectacular Buddhist shrines and their grand meditating statues
- Visit Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon)
- See the floating markets at Damnoen Saduak and Cai Rang
- Flights included
19 days from £3,536 pp
was £4,159 pp
Dates Available
September 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 £2,172 pp
was £2,555 pp
Dates Available
September 2026 - October 2027
Duration
14 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
5 included
Meals
26 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 £3,655 pp
was £4,299 pp
Dates Available
August 2026 - November 2028
Duration
13 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions & Visits
7 included
Meals
36 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 £4,284 pp
was £5,039 pp
Dates Available
19 March 2027
Duration
18 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
7 included
Meals
30 included
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