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Traditional longtail boats on the Railay beach, Krabi province - © iStockimages.com/Mikhail Nekrasov
Pattaya, Ko Samui, Krabi, Ko Pha-ngan: Thailand's beach escapes offer relaxation, golden sand, clear blue water and maybe the odd party or two.
Explore ThailandGoa’s landscape is remarkably varied, ranging from the thickly forested Western Ghats mountain range on its interior border through lush river valleys to the beaches of its roughly 75-mile-long coast.
Explore GoaMiami life congregates among palm trees, warm sands and balmy sea breezes: waterfront neighbourhoods stretch from the sandy bacchanalia of South Beach to the wealthy and exclusive Golden Beach to the north.
Explore MiamiA gorgeous interface of sea and sky against a chiselled mountain backdrop! The 30-mile stretch of beaches along LA’s coastline – from Malibu in the north, and on to the South Bay – is incomparable.
Explore Los AngelesWith more than 50 beaches along Sydney’s coastline, from posey Palm Beach in the north to family magnet Cronulla in the south, there’s one for every type of beach lover.
Explore SydneyA satisfying mix of beach lounging, wine tasting and exploring ancient culture.
Explore MallorcaLockers, carpets leading to the sea, waiter service, dining at the water's edge, and watersports – welcome to the world of Nice's private beaches.
Explore NiceBoasting white sand, blue water, winding cobbled streets, tear-drop olives, and temperatures reaching 27°C (80°F), the Greek islands are perfect for a European summer beach break.
Explore GreeceSpontaneous, chaotic, beautiful: Argentina's capital is a truly thrilling city. Those who go should take time to live like porteños: spend hours in coffee shops, cheer along with football fanatics, and party till dawn.
Explore Buenos AiresThe writer Lao She described 1930s Beijing as ‘filthy, beautiful, decadent, bustling, chaotic, idle, lovable,’ and despite demolition in favour of shiny modern showcases, that city can still be found in its flea markets, teahouses and alleyways.
Explore BeijingImortalised in ‘Slumdog Millionaire’: who doesn’t now want to experience Mumbai’s 168 square miles, bursting to the seams with the hopes, dreams, cultures, cuisines, languages and races of a billion people.
Explore MumbaiGermany’s capital of cool is a major cultural centre, combining top-flight museums, galleries and concert halls with thriving alternative arts and music scenes. And it's just a two-hour flight from the UK.
Explore BerlinCompact city, cheap public transport, great shops, restaurants and cultural attractions – the perfect weekend trip. And it couldn't be easier to get to with the Eurostar linking London’s St Pancras International to Paris du Nord in two hours and 15 minutes.
Explore ParisBeing a short flight from the UK and having a walkable city centre, Amsterdam is a perfect weekend break destination – whether that is to visit its museums and canals, or coffeeshops and late-night bars.
Explore AmsterdamJust a one-hour flight from the UK, Dublin is ideal for a cultural weekend away exploring beautifully preserved castles, a dockside steeped in history, plus top chefs serving up local flavours and DJs delivering the latest beats.
Explore DublinGo out of season and research the skiing deals far from the madding crowds
Explore Budget ski resorts in EuropeA dizzying range of piste-bound adventures from snowboarding to heli-skiing
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