A little inspiration for your next holiday

Ten far-flung beaches worth the long-haul flight

Bali, Indonesia

Rice terraces, temples and the sea

October 29°C · 18 rainy days · sea 29°

Ten snorkelling beaches with reefs right off the sand

Tenerife, Canary Islands

Coastal days beneath a volcano

October 26°C · 3 rainy days · sea 25°

Ten city breaks with a seriously good beach attached

Barcelona, Spain

City wanderings with the sea nearby

October 22°C · 8 rainy days · sea 22°

Ten island-hopping routes for the perfect beach fortnight

Cascais, Portugal

Harbour strolls and Atlantic air

October 22°C · 10 rainy days · sea 19°

Ten European beaches for your next summer escape

Mauritius

Reef-fringed lagoons and island flavours

October 28°C · 9 rainy days · sea 25°