Holiday Type / Beach in Reach

Set in splendid gardens by a sandy beach, this adult focused five-star escape redefines luxury on the Paphos coast. Suites boast large balconies, deluxe marble bathrooms with rain shower, up-to-the minute in-room entertainment and Espresso machines. Impressive Executive Suites have a separate living area, Jacuzzi bathtub and a private pool with wooden deck, whilst Executive Suites with sea view also include the use of complimentary private beach Cabanas with seating areas and sunbeds. Relax in the Sports Bar or enjoy a night cap in VIP’s Bar or...

Flanked by unspoiled sands on one side and a lagoon and tropical gardens on the other, Hermitage Bay, Antigua is an ideal 5 star retreat for those seeking seclusion and serenity – perfect for luxury romantic getaways. Dotting the hillside and beach, detached suites adopt a minimalist style, featuring crisp, cool linens, contemporary bathrooms, outdoor garden showers and wrap-around verandas. Some of the best views in Antigua can be enjoyed from the freestanding baths and private plunge pools as part of the Hillside Pool Suites. At the resort’s ...

Imagine a Robinson Crusoe luxury paradise like no other, where architects Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens have created a private sanctuary for the environmentally-minded traveller on an island uninhabited for over thirty years. With its four beaches located at each end of the compass, a year-round wonderful tropical beach and island experience is guaranteed. This is North Island – larger than Monte Carlo, yet with just ten exceptional villas and one Villa North Island, hewn into the dramatic granite rocks. The villas offer beach views from th...

On a sheltered turquoise lagoon on the magnificent north east coast of this tropical island, this acclaimed property was voted one of the ‘Top 25 Hotels in the World’ in the 2017 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards. And there is no disputing that it is deserving of such an accolade, with its authentic thatch, stone and timber buildings perfectly complementing the lush tropical surroundings. The oversized suites and villas are positioned directly on the beach, while select Junior Suites and Villas are perched on stilts overlooking the inland l...

Set beside unspoilt Bwejuu-Paje beach, this exclusive, family-owned, boutique resort, part of The Zanzibar Collection - celebrates Zanzibar’s rich heritage with a fusion of Swahili, Arabian and Indian design. Created in the style of a white-washed Sultan’s palace, the award-winning, spacious villas with private plunge pools are embellished with beautiful fabrics, hand-carved furniture and antiques. There is a kids’ club with activities for young guests, affording parents the opportunity to escape to the Frangipani Spa, learn to dive at the P...

Ringed by pure white sands and dazzling azure waters, andBeyond Vamizi Island is the epitome of castaway chic. Spacious, romantically furnished villas lie along a gently shelving ten kilometre stretch of pristine beach, each with private sitting area and sundeck. A short drive from the main lodge are six private villas offering the ultimate in privacy and seclusion, with saltwater pools and full complement of staff. Tropical cuisine featuring the freshest seafood may be enjoyed in the dining room or on the beach. Plentiful activities, some at l...

Visited twice by The Princess Royal, but you don’t have to be a royal to be treated like one at the superb Spice Island Beach Resort. This award-winning and critically acclaimed resort is owned and operated by Sir Royston Hopkin and his family, and it sets the bar for luxury accommodation on Grenada. With excellent service, every guest is made to feel part of the family. Location is also a major draw; the 64 ultra-stylish suites are dotted throughout the resort’s fragrant gardens or seductively positioned right on the edge of the magnificent Gr...

The property where Ian Fleming wrote the James Bond novels has understandably acquired something of a celebrity status. Located near Ocho Rios in picture-perfect Oracabessa Bay surrounded by tropical forests and lush gardens, the original Fleming Villa has been enhanced by the addition of stylish cottages, villas and beach huts boasting chic interiors and outdoor rainshowers. Beach Villas open out directly onto the golden sands whilst the Lagoon Villas and Cottages each have their own dock and kayak. Fleming Villa features Ian Fleming’s origina...

Carlisle Bay, Antigua is a privately owned enclave that has raised the bar for contemporary excellence in the Caribbean, set upon a backdrop of rolling hills and lush tropical rainforest. Firstly, there’s the ravishing beach setting, where each end is dedicated either to couples or families. Then, there’s the true sense of arrival, as guests are welcomed into a magnificent open plan lobby. And not least, there are the spacious suites, with cool, calm interiors, a sitting area or bedroom that faces the sea and a private terrace or balcony, most ...

This private island hideaway and member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers a rare opportunity for a handful of privileged guests to unwind and tune in to the soothing rhythms of the sea. Just a short boat ride from Union Island, Petit St Vincent is ringed by almost two miles of white sand, palms and tree-lined slopes that hide a collection of spacious cottages and beach villas, each featuring a sitting room and air-conditioned bedroom (blissfully free from external intervention in the form of telephones and TVs) and outdoor sun deck wit...

Situated on a private island, COMO Parrot Cay is an escapist’s paradise with an emphasis on rejuvenation and is a hotspot for the A-listers. Nature pervades in its beautifully colourful grounds, with organic gardens and a mile long beach of soft, powdery sand. Light and spacious, the rooms and suites are peaceful retreats, the décor delightfully understated with contemporary teakwood furnishings, flowing muslin drapes and indulgent amenities. Beach Houses and villas with private sundecks and heated plunge pool or swimming pool lie just steps fr...

Galley Bay, Antigua - an idyllic, adult-only beachfront resort, naturally blessed with a three-quarter mile crescent-shaped beach and a saltwater lagoon. Just steps from the ocean’s edge are the Beachfront Rooms and Suites, whilst the newly-renovated Gauguin Suites with their private splash pools are tucked away in the tropical gardens; louvered windows, crisp white linens and colourful accents lend a sophisticated Caribbean touch. Alfresco dining options encompass Euro-Caribbean menus in the Sea Grape and Gauguin restaurant, light snacks at th...

Hidden away on a secluded sandy cove just east of Ocho Rios, this family owned idyllic retreat is renowned for its high standards of service and luxury. The genteel atmosphere is reflected in the well-appointed suites, each boasting a spacious furnished balcony or terrace living room, with views towards the ocean. Perched on the bluff is a small collection of exclusive ocean view cottages, most featuring a private plunge pool. The magnificent Cottage 7 is the hotel’s premier suite, with an infinity edge pool and spectacular ocean views. Evening...

A romantic hideaway nestled amongst swaying palms and vibrant tropical gardens, The Fairmont Royal Pavilion, Barbados is ideal for couples seeking a quiet yet sophisticated sanctuary. The feeling at this luxury retreat is one of being a privileged guest in a private home, where colonial charm blends seamlessly with the modern comforts expected of an exclusive resort. The real draw here is the accommodation – the hotel is one of few in Barbados with rooms offering direct beach access. Step straight from your Beachfront Junior Suite onto the sand...