Beach & Relaxation

Phang Nga Bay, Thailand Our specialists are always keen to sample the best beaches and spas in the world when away on a research trip, so whether you want to bookend an energetic week or two with some relaxation on a beautiful beach, treat yourself to a little pampering at a spa or simply spend your whole time gazing out to sea with a cocktail in hand, they can certainly recommend the best places to go.

Beach

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Nosy Be

in Madagascar

Good for: Beaches

The Musandam Peninsula

in Oman

Good for: Beaches

Tanzania's Swahili Coast

in Tanzania

Good for: Beaches

Pantai Nihiwatu

in Indonesia

Good for: Beaches

Relaxation

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Pemba Island

in Zanzibar Archipelago

Good for: Rest & Relaxation

Santa Cruz & the Wineries

in Chile

Good for: Rest & Relaxation

Koh Samui

in Thailand

Good for: Rest & Relaxation

The Islands & Beaches of Madagascar

in Madagascar

Good for: Barefoot Luxury

Colca Canyon

in Peru

Good for: Hot Springs

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