Islands and Beach Articles

Padar Island in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

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9 Blissful Beach Destinations for Sun, Sand, and Serenity

From favourites like Florida to lesser-known Sumba and the Albanian Riviera, these are some of the world's best beach destinations.

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A Guide to Gijón, Spain: Asturias’ Beloved Beach Escape

From golden sands to Roman ruins, the Asturian city of Gijón, Spain, ticks all the boxes for a city-cum-beach-break.

Savala Island is one of many tiny, pretty islands to visit on a Fiji day trip

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Unforgettable Fiji: Day Trips From Nadi to Islands, Beaches & Gardens

If you stay in Nadi or Denarau Island, these incredible Fiji day trips to pretty islands, beaches, and gorgeous gardens shouldn't be missed.

Searching for deals takes a little longer, but it's worth it when you find a great one

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Luxury Island Face-Off: Maldives vs Mauritius, Aruba vs Antigua… or perhaps Pacific Fiji

With white sands, luxury resorts, and bath-like waters the battle of luxury islands is on: Aruba, Antigua, Fiji, Maldives or Mauritius?

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Road Trip Dorset’s Jurassic Coast for Fossils, Pubs and Gorgeous Beaches

Devon and Dorset's Jurassic Coast affords one of the UK's best road trips. Pretty villages, scenic bays and 150+ million years of fossil history unfurl along this splendid shoreline.

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12 Incredible Beach Destinations in Europe For Any Kind of Traveller

Europe's best beach destinations include culinary coastal city breaks, lazy-day beach lounging, and active trails along scenic shorelines. Here's some seaside inspiration for your next trip.

Exploring islands in Fiji with fishermen

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Trespassing in Paradise with Fijian Fishermen

Castaway Island was the most beautiful and private resort I visited in Fiji – even if it was somewhat accidental.

Views around Hamnoy, Moskenesøya, in Norway's Lofoten Islands

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25 Best Islands To Visit for a Unique Escape

From penguin colonies and dragons to glaciers and sandbar adventures, these are some of the best islands to visit for a unique escape.

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10 Day Croatia Itinerary: Dubrovnik to Zagreb

Discover the highlights of the Adriatic, Croatia's capital and a cascade-heavy national park on this 10 day Croatia itinerary from Dubrovnik to Zagreb.

Aerial view of St Josephs on Dominicas west coast with a small town alongside it

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Dominica, the Caribbean Eden Now Etched in My Heart

My Dominica journey was one of mangos and smiles, canyons and black sands, roaring waterfalls, rainbows and rainforests — welcome to the wild side of the Caribbean.

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Iceland in Photos: Postcards From a Winter Wonderland

Iceland in winter means ice, snow, and incredible New Year's Eve celebrations. From glacier treks to frozen beaches, these are my highlights.

Hvar Old Town is anchored around the small harbour

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7-Day Croatia Itinerary: From Dubrovnik to Split, Discovering Dalmatia’s Highlights

Tour idyllic islands and see the highlights of the Dalmatia Coast on this 7-day Croatia itinerary from Dubrovnik to Split.

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Why Visit Aruba? 12 Reasons To Love The ‘One Happy Island’

Soft coral sands, excellent wreck diving, and arid adventures in the interior are just a few of the reasons to visit Aruba.

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The Faroe Islands in Photos: Postcards From An Unforgettable Journey

Discover the far-flung Faroe Islands in photos, to take a peek at the eighteen ethereal islands on Europe's edge.

Dubrovnik is perhaps the top place to visit in Croatia

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Best Places to Visit in Croatia: Things to Do & Attractions

From waterfall-heavy national parks to medieval coastal cities and idyllic vineyard islands, these are the best places to visit in Croatia.

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5 Epic Island Escapes for Wildlife and Adventure

From geothermal whale hot spots to remote archipelagos of ice, penguins and puffins, these wild isles are ripe for adventure.

Cefalu is one of Italy's most cinematic towns

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Why Visit Sicily? 10 Reasons to Love Italy’s Largest Island

There are countless reasons to visit Sicily, from the bath-like beaches to the history-layered cities. Here's why I loved this personality-packed Mediterranean island.

Corfu's beaches are always a great Greece holiday destination

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Perfect Pairings: 5 Greece Holiday Destinations for a Multi-Centre Trip

Double your journey to Greece by combining two incredible Greek islands or cities in one unforgettable holiday.

The Azores are the Atlantics' best adventure

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Best Things To Do in the Azores for Adventures and Relaxation

Whether you want to walk through lava tubes, summit Portugal’s highest peak, surf Atlantic swell, or embrace epic hikes – these are the best things to do in the Azores.

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Emilia Romagna Riviera 7-Day Itinerary: Beaches and Byzantine Mosaics

Plan a one week escape along Emilia Romagna's Coast, including Comacchio, Ravenna and Cervia, plus plenty of inviting Adriatic beaches.

The canals of Cervia were central to the city's salt works

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Visiting Cervia, Italy: Beaches, Canals, Seafood and Storied Salt

Plan a perfect visit to Cervia and Milano Marittima, Emilia Romagna's storied seaside town where sweet salt rules supreme.