The relaxation from sandy beaches with plenty of sunshine is second to no other holiday. Beach holidays are a great way to wind down and have fun, whether you are going alone, with your significant other or with kids.
For the cheaper beach holiday option, Phuket (Thailand) is not a bad spot. Situated on the Andaman sea, Phuket is a stunning island with numerous small islands located around it. Koh Phi Phi islands near the shore boast beauty and one of the islands was used for filming a Hollywood movie “the beach”. Cost meter ££
French Riviera are good for short hauls as they are closer, offer luxury, style and golden beaches. Top spots in the area are Nice, Cannes and St Tropez. These are classed as must do beach holidays, even if once in a lifetime. Cost meter £££
Jamaica is one of the larger Caribbean islands which boasts beauty through its white sand, greenery and natural aspects such as waterfalls. Also, Antigua is famous for the number of beaches - a different beach for every day of the year! Cost meter ££££
Tip: Make sure that your holiday package is all inclusive with free activities such as snorkelling, wind surfing, tennis etc. Most resorts offer these facilities but make sure you check the fine print before booking.
Beach holiday bargains are an easy find at the right season. If you can’t or don’t want the hassle of making your own package, price comparison web sites area good starting point after which you should look at the actual holiday provider’s web sites for the finer details. Early beach holiday bookings do offer discounts but last minute beach holidays can provide great deals sometimes (if you don’t mind being fixed to a set package) The Popular beach destination which usually save you money:
Barbados offers luxury hotels with crystal clear waters, white sand and a whole host of water sports facilities. If you are looking for the perfect beach holiday and have a bigger budget, then this is the place to be as generally people like to return to Barbados after a while. Cost meter ££££