Beach Hotels
The best hotels in San Sebastián
These are the most stunning places to stay for breathtaking sea views and charming interiors in Spain's coastal city
By Paul Richardson
Places To Stay
The best beach hotels in Europe
Our favourite places to stay that are steps from the sea
By Lauren Burvill
Win a stylish stay in the South of France courtesy of Hôtel Martinez
One lucky reader and their guest will be enjoying all the indulgences the iconic Côte d'Azur beach town offers
By Connor Sturges
Places To Stay
The best hotels in St Barth's
On the Caribbean island most synonymous with luxury, these hotels have always been wonderful, but now they've had facelifts and fancy new looks
By Angelina Villa-Clarke
Destinations
The best islands in Thailand to visit
Our editor's pick of the prettiest sandy spots to visit
By Nell McShane Wulfhart
The family-friendly beachside Thai resort to have on your radar
The award-winning properties in the Royal Cliff Hotels Group are the ideal backdrop for a family holiday in Pattaya, Thailand
Inspiration
The best seaside towns in England
The essential summer-holiday guide to England's best seaside towns – what to do, where to eat and the best places to stay
By Harriet O'Brien and Madeleine Bunting
The Best New Beach Hotels in the World: 2023 Hot List
The best beach hotel openings of the past year, from our global list of winners.
By CNT Editors
The 16 best beaches in Mexico
Whether you want a quiet surf escape or thrumming nightlife – with nearly 5,800 miles of coastline, Mexico has no shortage of beach destinations
By Caitlin Morton
Win a four-night Greek island getaway for two in one of the most stylish resorts in the Aegean courtesy of Sani Resort
One reader and their lucky guest will be waited on hand-and-foot on pristine beaches during a blissful holiday
By Connor Sturges
Hotel Esencia, Tulum, Mexico hotel review
A boho-chic bolthole steps away from secret sandy spots
By Michaela Trimble
The best Marbella hotels for 2024
Beachfront properties and old town residences for all the family – there's something for everyone in this extravagant Spanish region
By Agnish Ray
The best hotels in Brighton and Hove
Where to stay for sea views, creative inspiration and access to the city’s lovely lanes
By Anna Prendergast
Places To Stay
Costa Rica's new groove
Away from the obvious hubbub things are kept a little more low-key. And with the latest wave of design hotels, picking a juicy fruit is easier than it's ever been
By Emma Love
Places To Stay
Is The Libertines' hotel worth staying in?
A grotty seaside B&B turned into a mish-mash of creativity and iconography by indie band The Libertines, perhaps the world’s least likely hoteliers
By Toby Skinner
Destinations
Is Gokarna the new magical Goa?
Along the coast from tranced-out Goa, holy beach town Gokarna is stoking the hippie flame, fuelled by a smart arrival that's drawing a lo-fi crowd
By Steve King
Islands
Sri Lanka's hottest new hangouts
Amongst the hills and shores of buzzing Sri Lanka, these smart new boltholes are bringing a cool modern vibe to traditional tea plantations, with barefoot-hip interiors, the most incredible palm-littered views and truly excellent foodie experiences
By E Jane Dickson
Condé Nast Traveller Partnership
6 of the hottest summer escapes in Europe
From secret shores in Italy to the hottest scene in the Greek Islands, we round up the top luxury beach hotels in Europe with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, which – with more than 700 luxury independent properties worldwide – is celebrating 50 years of inspiring travel.
By Condé Nast Traveller
Islands
Mauritius: The Indian Ocean superstar
Mauritius has more to it than clopping coconut cocktails and a long-deceased flightless bird. Our island insiders dip into their address books to find the best beaches, hotels and things to do
By Condé Nast Traveller