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The ultimate guide toBeach Holidays
There’s something about being by the ocean that provides the perfect break from the daily grind. Watching the waves roll in while reading a book, getting up close and personal with colourful marine life through a spot of snorkelling or simply watching the sunset while sipping a cocktail – there’s no better way to recharge your batteries.
If a little beach time is calling to you, there are some magnificent spots around the globe to entice you.
Beach holidays in Asia
Tropical paradise is not necessarily the first thing that springs to mind when thinking of Japan. But the islands of Okinawa offer some of the most surprisingly beautiful beaches you’ll see (and they can be wonderfully quiet).
Then of course there is Thailand, with the iconic island beaches like Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan and Ko Phi Phi.
Bali has long drawn travellers seeking a beach holiday, and there’s no doubt it delivers. From palm-fringed, white-sand coasts and cliff-guarded coves to shimmering, black-sand volcanic beaches and wave-buffeted shores, there’s a beach to suit any traveller.
Other regions with jaw-droppingly beautiful beaches include Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Goa in India (which has become one of the hot bucket-list destinations in recent years).
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