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Discover some of the more well-known beach destinations around the world that can be incorporated into a tailor-made beach holiday with Audley.
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There are many beautiful beaches throughout the world, however it is not always a simple task deciding on which one to visit.
Whether you would like to tag a couple of days relaxation onto the end of a safari, pair a beach stay with a cultural tour, or are looking for all out relaxation, we have put together just a small selection of our Specialist's favourite beach destinations to help you make that all important decision.
This beautiful atoll island, first settled by Melanesian sailors around 800BC, is a gently sloping island at the heart of a glorious ring of coral, enclosing a turquoise lagoon five times the island’s land size, fringed by a low-lying ribbon of islets.
Famed for its stunning four-kilometre White Beach, Boracay is a popular destination for weekending visitors from Manila and has a wide choice of hotels, resorts, restaurants and bars. Reached from Caticlan on the northern tip of Panay, it is the best-known island in the Philippines.
Fregate Island is a perfect island paradise with its warm turquoise waters and pristine white sand beaches. The island is home to giant tortoises and hawksbill turtles, and sculpted boulders, coconut palms, pink ghost crabs, speckled cowry and cone shells adorn the pristine beaches.
The island of Koh Phi Phi Don has never failed to impress its visitors with its beautiful sandy beaches, emerald waters and striking rock formations soaring from a mountainous interior. It is the northeast beaches that are still less visited and remain relatively undisturbed, being home to communities of chao náam or sea gypsies.
Mauritius is part of the Mascarene Archipelago, where a number of lush volcanic islands can be seen rearing dramatically out of the Indian Ocean. A central plateau rises gently some 600 metres to mark the islands highest point, while the coastline is almost entirely fringed by coral reefs.
With its jagged mountain peaks clothed in lush jungle dropping sheer to the blue waters of the South Pacific, Moorea rivals its nearby sister-island, Tahiti, for sheer beauty. A leading attraction here are the beaches, with some dazzling white and others with deep black, volcanic sand.
Cayo Santa Maria, Cayo Ensenachos and Cayo las Brujas are all small islets connected to the mainland by a causeway. They are covered in thick mangroves and are important bird nesting sites with idyllic beaches and sparkling seas. Further to the east lie Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo, two well established built up cayes, with a good selection of all-inclusive resorts.
For many years Sharm (as most people call it) has been a magnet for tourists seeking beaches and fantastic diving and snorkelling. As a result the town itself is very much geared towards mass-market tourism however, there are still areas where you can unwind in peace and isolation.
The Maldives are an idyllic place to escape from the stresses of modern life without having to forego any creature comforts. With a myriad of tiny islands and atolls scattered in the Indian Ocean, the azure waters of the lagoons and swaying palm trees lining the beach fulfil most travellers’ image of a tropical paradise.
The Mayan Riviera is the perfect place to relax at the end of a busy itinerary, to snorkel amongst the brightly coloured fish in the beautiful waters, explore the Mayan archaeological site of Tulum, or simply collapse on the beautiful white sandy beaches and enjoy the view.
The beaches in Zanzibar are some of the best beaches in the world, interspersed with picturesque fishing villages, where the people live a simple way of life, virtually unchanged in centuries. Although there are more than 25 fantastic beaches in Zanzibar, the sand and surf can vary depending on what side of the island you’re on.