Beach (504 community guides)

The Belgian coast doesn't spring instantly to mind when you think of beach destinations - but it's well worth a visit, with endless dunes, unspoiled nature reserves and some quirky sights... read more »

Rhodes blends a big dose of sunshine with outstanding sightseeing and knock-out nightlife... read more »

Travelling alone in South Africa could not be easier. Using the Baz Bus route for backpackers, I visited Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Swaziland, Durban, Lesotho and the Drakensburg Mountains... read more »

A recent fatal shark attack off Fish Hoek Beach shows how sharks are posing an increasing danger on the False Bay side of Cape Town. Don't let that put you off, it really is a great place to hang out... read more »

One of the world’s most spectacular road journeys, Highway 1 hugs the Californian coastline. The stretch from San Francisco to LA makes for a great road trip, so rent a convertible and get exploring... read more »

Barcelona's fishing district, Barceloneta, is the place for paella and heaped plates of shellfish. Here are some of the best restaurants in the area... read more »

Much as it likes to perpetuate its jetset reputation, bargains do exist on the Côte d'Azur. Here are five stylish budget hotels, whether you're after summer beach or the French Riviera's winter sun... read more »

On the north coast of Jamaica, in Oracabessa, there are lots of villas fringed by lush gardens with a private beach. This one, called Goldeneye, is special. It's where Ian Fleming wrote the 007 books... read more »

Cartagena is one of the best-preserved colonial cities in the world – go to see it now, before the secret gets out that Colombia is not that dangerous... read more »

Spain’s third city, Valencia has plenty of hidden treasures to explore by day, and a nightlife that lasts till dawn the day after... read more »

Whether you're looking for a bit of culture with your sun and sand, a base for family days out or just fancy sampling some Spanish food, Nerja's the place to go... read more »

The Aloha State is synonomous with surfing - but there's more to Hawaii than the beaches and boards of Waikiki... read more »

When you want to discover the hidden treasures of Key West, down at the tip of the Florida Keys, the only way to do it is by pedal power ... read more »

The lively French Mediterranean port of Sete is the perfect place to indulge a passion for seafood and long sandy beaches... read more »

Billed as ‘the new Tuscany’, Puglia in Italy is famous for its food, beaches – and Brits staying in restored masserias (farmhouses). To avoid the crowds, head for coastal Gallipoli or Martina Franca... read more »

Rimini may be well known as Italy’s major ‘sun, sea and fun’ destination, but there is another side to this popular and historic city that is too often missed by visitors... read more »

Fly to Ibiza - then keep on going...... read more »

African sunshine, delicious food and a world-class spa – the Serena Beach resort, near Mombasa, is great for a beach holiday or as an add-on to a Kenyan safari trip... read more »

Forget Majorca's package-holiday image - the island's capital, Palma, makes a decidedly chic choice for a short break, with a lovely old town, great bars and restaurants, and even a crowd-free beach... read more »

Where can you slide down giant sand dunes, ski on snowy slopes, exhaust yourself shopping, swim in deliciously warm seas and enjoy sumptuous luxury - all in one day? It could only be Dubai! ... read more »