Beach (557 community guides)

Find out about shimmering seas, gastronomic treats and natural wonders. Then discover its fascinating history... read more »

Whether you're an adrenaline junkie or a full-on foodie, Cape Town's got you covered... read more »

The Galapagos Islands are high on most people's travel wish lists, and no wonder. The experience is massively rewarding - especially with creature comforts to return to at the end of each day... read more »

Island-hopping and trekking in the Cape Verde Islands: a funky fusion of African hospitality, Latin American music, Caribbean-style beaches and Portuguese heritage... read more »

With miles of golden sand, great food, big city sights and a theme park to rival the best America has to offer why travel any further?... read more »

Belize is home to the world's second largest barrier reef; where better to base yourself to enjoy the marine life than laid back Caye Caulker, where their mantra is 'Go Slow'?... read more »

With buzzing Cuban bars, knock-out margaritas and gloriously tacky casinos, Miami really is the ultimate party town... read more »

A visit to the tiny island of Montserrat gives a glimpse of a totally unspoilt Caribbean, as well as the chance to experience life in the shadow of an active volcano ... read more »

Enjoy a more leisurely cycle and appreciate seascapes, heritage and history rather than making a mad dash to reach Britain's northernmost point ... read more »

Sunbathe, climb & dive all on the same day? On Railay Beach majestic limestone cliffs punch through soft sand. With 500+ bolted routes, great diving & numerous chill-out bars, nowhere else competes.... read more »

See the Great Barrier Reef from the air, snorkel in a coral lagoon and camp on your own private island - these are the best ways to experience the real beauty of Australia's Whitsunday Islands... read more »

Think of Sicily, think of the Maf.... No. let's not mention it. Instead, think of sun, sand, hospitable people and glorious, glorious cuisine... read more »

Barbuda isn't an easy island to get to - but if you want to see how the Caribbean was before tourism took over, book your flights now and be blown away by the most beautiful beaches in the world.... read more »

As the plane drops down into Faro, you catch a tantalising glimpse of them – the offshore islands of the Algarve. With their beaches, dunes, lagoons and seafood restaurants, the "Ilhas" are idyllic ... read more »

Take a trip to the Tunisian resort of Sousse and you'll find glorious beaches, superb seafood and an historic old city, with the ritzy new marina at Port El Kantaoui just a short ride away... read more »

Far from city stresses and strains, the San Blas Islands of Panama have an interesting indigenous culture, white sandy beaches and an increasingly eco-friendly approach to tourism... read more »

If Croatia is the new Italy, then the Istrian peninsular is Italy in miniature – Venetian architecture, Roman remains, beach-life, great food and drink – see it all by hopping from resort to resort...... read more »

A holiday in Fiji tastes sweeter during Lautoka's annual Sugar Festival. Find out what else to do in Fiji's second city, where the locals sway to a Bollywood beat... read more »

It may not be as flashy as neighbouring islands Mykonos and Santorini but unpretentious Naxos is tailor-made for relaxation... read more »

A few hundred tourists can turn the steep cliffs, coves and narrow roads of Positano and Amalfi into human cattle runs. For a taste of the Italian good life and how the peninsula used to be, head west... read more »