Mombasa Beach Kenya

Beach Holidays

Are you craving a little Vitamin Sea?

The beach is the perfect setting for a rejuvenating escape. Epic stretches of sand, quaint towns with boats gently bobbing along the shores, and hidden coves dotted with palm trees. Beach holidays are synonymous with tranquillity, adventure, sunshine, and a kind of childhood nostalgia. The beach offers something for the entire family, whether your idea of a coastal escape involves snorkelling with colourful wildlife, unwinding on a daybed with a gripping novel, or an exhilarating jet ski ride.

From the sun-kissed, turtle-dotted white-sand shores of Costa Rica to the crystal-clear Adriatic waters gracing the coasts of Croatia and Italy, these beach destinations showcase a remarkable diversity of coastal landscapes and cultures, making them some of the finest in the world.

On an escorted holiday, you don’t need to spend any time scouring the map for the perfect swimming spot. Our handpicked holidays offer a combination of beach time, city breaks, historical immersion, additional activities and side trips. Perhaps you will find yourself in Malta where you can explore the historic capital and then retreat to the beach, or you might even fancy going further afield, by combining a four-night safari with a beach resort holiday in Kenya. We also offer a trips closer to home, including a coastal cruise in Jersey. Book your well-earned sunny downtime with us.

Best beach holidays

Cariblue Beach & Jungle Resort Pools
Costa Rica - Wildlife, Rainforest and Caribbean Beach
Costa Rica
Explore Costa Rica on this escorted tour. Enjoy wildlife tours, boat cruises and relax near the Caribbean beach. Flights included. ATOL protected. Book today!+ 3 More
  • View the jungle from a different angle with a Sky Walk tour
  • Embrace ample time to unwind at a Caribbean beach resort
  • Embark on a guided walk through the enchanting Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
  • 13 days from £4,081 pp

    was £4,295 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    28 October 2025

  • Duration

    13 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    7 included

  • Meals

    22 included

View of Trulli Houses In Alberobello City, Apulia, Italy
Puglia and the South - Undiscovered Italy
Italy
Explore Puglia and the Adriatic coast on this escorted, week-long holiday to Italy, taking in Ostuni, Alberobello, Lecce, Vieste and historic Bari.+ 2 More
  • Take in Alberobello’s traditional, conical trulli houses
  • Explore Lecce's Baroque buildings and Roman ruins
  • Witness hilltop Ostuni’s white walls gleaming in the Italian sun
  • 8 days from £1,254 pp

    was £1,319 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    May 2025 - November 2026

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    4 airports

  • Excursions

    3 included

  • Meals

    14 included

Train From Nuwara Eliya To Kandy Among Tea Plantations In The Highlands Of Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka - Temples, Safari and Beach
Sri Lanka
Discover and experience our escorted Sri Lanka - Temples, Safari and Beach tour. Speak with our experts and book your Newmarket Holidays tour today.+ 4 More
  • Discover the charms of Sri Lanka’s largest city, Colombo
  • Venture into Yala National Park on a half-day game drive in search of wildlife
  • Lounge along the shores of the Indian Ocean at a five-star resort in Beruwala
  • 14 days from £2,813 pp

    was £3,125 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    October 2025 - November 2026

  • Duration

    14 days

  • Depart From

    2 airports

  • Excursions

    11 included

  • Meals

    22 included

High angle view of Dubrovnik's coast and its harbour, with boats docked and lots of buildings with orange roofs behind. The navy blue sea to the left.
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Dubrovnik, Montenegro and the Dalmatian Coast
Croatia, Montenegro
Explore the Dalmatian Coast on this escorted tour of Croatia, Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina. See beautiful Dubrovnik, Split and the city of Mostar.+ 3 More
  • Explore Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic
  • Visit the walled island-city of Trogir, the centre of which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Seek out the natural splendours of Krka National Park
  • 8 days from £1,265 pp

    was £1,405 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    April 2025 - October 2026

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    7 airports

  • Excursions

    5 included

  • Meals

    14 included

Bacalar Lagoon
Mexico - Mayan Adventures and Caribbean Island
Mexico
Fall in love with Mexico on this guided tour visiting the best Mayan ruins and beautiful beaches. Flights included. ATOL protected.+ 3 More
  • Venture to the cliff-topping Mayan ruins of Tulum National Park
  • Explore San Ignacio Park, swim in an underground cenote and feast on a typical Yucatan lunch
  • Gaze in awe at the sacred site of Chichén Itzá, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
  • Tour only

    Make your own way

  • Excursions

    7 included

  • Meals

    13 included

Giraffes In Kenya
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Kenyan Wildlife and Coastal Explorer - Exclusively Solos
Kenya
Journey with fellow solo travellers through the African wilderness, across Kenya national parks and along the untouched coastline. Book your tour today!+ 3 More
  • Experience a full day exploring the wonders of Tsavo West National Park, with morning and afternoon game drives
  • Witness Africa's highest mountain and a dormant volcano, towering Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Soak up the sun amongst Kenya's pristine coastal vistas, or enjoy a cocktail by the poolside, with an all-inclusive beach resort stay
  • 10 days from £3,506 pp

    was £3,895 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    November 2025 - October 2027

  • Duration

    10 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    6 included

  • Meals

    24 included

Tsavo National Park Red Elephants At Watering Hole
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Kenya - Beach and Safari
Kenya
Join us for a laid back beach and safari tour of Kenya, where you'll enjoy exciting game drives and lazy days by the sea. Speak with our experts today!+ 3 More
  • Discover vast Tsavo West National Park, with its Savannah and scrubland, on included game drives
  • Stay in a safari camp and enjoy three game drives in historic Tsavo East National Park, home to herds of African elephants
  • Blue waters and even bluer skies
  • 13 days from £3,492 pp

    was £3,879 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    June 2025 - November 2027

  • Duration

    13 days

  • Depart From

    3 airports

  • Excursions

    7 included

  • Meals

    36 included

South Mozambique Beach
Kruger Safari and South Mozambique Beach
South Africa, Mozambique
Discover and experience our escorted Kruger Safari and South Mozambique Beach tour. Speak with our experts and book your Newmarket Holidays tour today.+ 3 More
  • Venture in search of the ‘Big Five’ as you travel on three open-air safaris throughout the Kruger and Greater Kruger National Parks
  • Experience an enlightening wildlife rehabilitation tour and a gentle guided nature walk
  • Escape to a dreamy coastal corner of Mozambique for a few days of beach bliss by the Indian Ocean
  • 13 days from £3,881 pp

    was £4,085 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    May 2025 - November 2027

  • Duration

    13 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    6 included

  • Meals

    29 included

Church, Mauritius
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On Safari in South Africa with Mauritius Beach
South Africa, Mauritius
Combine a South African safari with a tropical island getaway in Mauritius with Newmarket Holidays. Book now and experience the best of both worlds.+ 4 More
  • Spot the ‘Big Five’ on open-air game drives through Sebatana Private Reserve and Kaingo Game Reserve
  • Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
  • Partake in a sundowner on Sunset Rock while watching the sky transform
  • 15 days from £4,465 pp

    was £4,699 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    July 2025 - November 2027

  • Duration

    15 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    8 included

  • Meals

    42 included

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