Beach

Maldives Kuredu Island Resort & Spa

The elegant Kuredu Island Resort & Spa offers a diverse dining scene and the Maldives’ largest water sports centre – and all wrapped in white-sand beaches. This place is set on a teardrop island in the Lhaviyani atoll. That means 50 dive sites on your doorstep, plus a private sand bank and a beach where movies are screened after dark. Depending on the level of luxury you want, you can choose from thatched garden bungalows and beach villas kitted out in dark wood, to over-the-water villas.

It’s all about the numbers at this place – there are three sandy beaches, seven restaurants, two private islands and three pools.The Zilwa Attitude flaunts a handy beachfront location. It’s all very laidback, with a tropical getaway vibe thanks to beach house accommodation and Mauritian cuisine.

Royalton St Lucia

The Hideaway at Royalton St Lucia has an exclusive pool and seafood restaurant. Hideaway has an adults-only atmosphere and is for over 18s only. This place is the adults-only part of the Royalton St Lucia. This means you’re free to use the facilities at the main hotel, as well as taking
advantage of an exclusive pool, beach area and à la carte eatery.

Grand Sirenis Punta Cana

With 13 bars, nine restaurants, two pools and a big waterpark in its roster, you’ll be spoilt for choice holidaying here. The Grand Sirenis Punta Cana Resort & Aquagames has bagged itself a spot on the Dominican Republic’s eastern coast. And it's a top pick for water babies – there's a pool with a swim-up bar just a few metres from the sea.

TUI BLUE Flamingo Beach

TUI BLUE Flamingo Beach serves up slides galore, with colourful chutes in the playground, splash pool and soft play zones. Kids rule the roost at this hotel, which forms part of our flagship TUI BLUE collection. Little ones can clamber-up slides in the playground, vault through multi-coloured chutes in the splash pool,

Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villa

The contemporary Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villa mixes modern good looks with impressive sea views. This stylish hotel sits on Pakarang Beach, so you’re just steps from the
sand. There’s an infinity pool here, as well as pools for the kids. And the Apsara Spa is worth a visit for one of their Royal Thai Silk treatments.

Riu Dubai

The Riu Dubai rolls out the red carpet, with three pools, six bars and four restaurants. You’ll
find this place on the Dubai Islands, a quiet manmade area on the outskirts of Dubai’s city centre. You won’t be far from the action, though – a souk and a bustling spice market will be 20 minutes’ drive away.