Beach Resorts
Reef-protected lagoons and sugar sand, from Grace Bay's 240-foot frontages to the Balearics' turquoise calas.
The variable that matters on a beach holiday is rarely the room. It is the reef: whether the water in front of the property is a protected lagoon you can swim in at any hour, or an open shore that closes for half the season.
These guides start at the waterline and work back — frontage, sand quality, minimum stays and what the shoulder season saves you.
Beach Resorts Guides
Sentosa Villa, Grace Bay – The Definitive Luxury Review (2025)
Eight en-suite bedrooms, 240 feet of Grace Bay frontage and a full staff, from about US $10,000 a night.
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Five-star beach resorts, private yacht charters, spa retreats and Michelin dining on the Balearics' grandest island.
SHA, Chenot Palace and Lanserhof compared: programmes, price points and who each suits best.
Uluwatu's legendary cliff belt, four must-stay sanctuaries, and everything you need to book with confidence.
Other Collections
Six more ways to travel well, each with its own run of guides.