Destination guide
Best places to stay in the Algarve
How to think about Carvoeiro, Lagos, Albufeira, Vilamoura and Tavira.
BEACH HOLIDAY PLANNING
Find your perfect beach escape
Compare carefully selected beach hotels, family-friendly resorts, romantic escapes and practical destination guides designed to make holiday planning simpler.
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Plan around the holiday you actually want
Use our themed collections to narrow down the choices, then open the individual hotel and destination guides for practical planning information.
World’s Best Beach Escapes
Standout coastal resorts and memorable sea views.
Family Beach Holidays
Resorts selected with family practicality in mind.
Romantic Luxury Escapes
Couples, honeymoon and celebration ideas.
Winter Sun Escapes
Warm-weather ideas for the colder months.
Luxury for Less
Premium-feeling stays with value in mind.
DESTINATION GUIDES
Where would you like to escape?
Compare the character of each destination before choosing a hotel.
Dubai
Beach resorts, family attractions and winter sunshine.
Dominican Republic
Caribbean beaches and all-inclusive resort choices.
Algarve
Golden cliffs, coves and relaxed Portuguese resort towns.
Spain
Family-friendly coastlines, islands and Mediterranean escapes.
Maldives
Private-island stays, lagoons and special-occasion escapes.
Miami & Florida
Combine an oceanfront stay with a lively city break.
HELPFUL GUIDES
Useful before you book
Seasonal guide
Best winter sun escapes for UK travellers
Compare different styles of warm-weather winter holiday.
Family guide
How to choose a family beach hotel
A practical checklist for room layout, pools, meals, beach access and total cost.