Beach escapes
Sand, sea and somewhere good to eat afterwards.
7 destination guides
Barcelona
Spain · best Apr–Jun, Sep–OctGaudí, the Mediterranean and dinner after ten.
Santorini
Greece · best May–Jun, Sep–OctWhitewashed villages on the rim of a sunken volcano.
Bali
Indonesia · best Apr–SepRice terraces, temple ceremonies and surf at sunset.
Dubai
United Arab Emirates · best Nov–MarDesert dunes, record-breaking towers and a creek full of old trade.
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil · best Apr–Jun, Sep–OctMountains, beaches and samba between them.
Cape Town
South Africa · best Oct–MarTable Mountain, two oceans and the winelands next door.
Sydney
Australia · best Feb–Apr, Sep–NovThe world's best harbour and a beach for every mood.