Beach resorts – The classic sunshine holiday
Beach resorts are the mainstay of the holiday industry worldwide. Beach resorts offer the quintessential sunshine holiday, conjuring up images of sandy beaches, sparkling water, seafront promenades, beach bars, charming restaurants, boat trips and fun. The sheer variety of beach resorts available to the modern holidaymaker is simply breathtaking. There really is a beach resort to suit everyone, whether you are looking for a tiny tranquil Greek village or a large bright and busy beach resort packed with bars and nightlife. The explosion of low-cost flights has opened up an astonishing range of European beach resorts. Popular beach resorts are now found in countries as varied as Bulgaria, Turkey and the Baltic States. Even faraway destinations like Florida and Brazil have become an established choice for sunseekers. Fantastic summer weather is practically guaranteed in the traditional beach resorts of Spain, Greece and the Algarve. Beach resorts in exotic locations like the Maldives, the Bahamas and Goa, mean beach resort holidays are available all year round, offering a perfect break from the British winter. Beach resorts on islands tend to have a special atmosphere, and Europe is blessed with superb island destinations like Cyprus, Mallorca, Corsica and the Canary Islands. Don’t rule out lesser-known destinations like Egypt or Cuba as they may offer tremendous value for money, amazing excursions and excellent service.

Beach resorts – Something for everyone
Beach resorts come in all shapes and sizes and vary enormously in atmosphere. directline-holiday destination guides are an excellent way of finding the kind of beach resort you require and judging the kind of tourist it attracts, whether families, couples, culture buffs, golfers, divers or youngsters looking for 24-hour party action. Beach resorts are the staple choice for the classic family holiday. Beach resorts are ideal for families with young children. Beach resort hotels often offer excellent childcare and a programme of family-orientated entertainment. The beach resorts of Florida are a fantastic base for visiting Disneyland and Orlando. Those wishing to combine beach resorts with watersports and diving will find an amazing choice in Egypt, the Maldives and Cuba. Beach resorts on the Costa del Sol offer a superb selection of first-class golf. The proximity of superb beach resorts to unspoilt countryside, mountain villages or fascinating cities like Barcelona and Lisbon, mean beach resort holidays need not solely revolve around lazy sunbathing.

Beach resorts – Quiet tavernas or non-stop nightlife
Beach resorts offer every conceivable kind of accommodation to suit all budgets and tastes. Charming country hotels and villas on the outskirts of beach resorts provide peace and quiet for those who prefer to be away from the resort centre. Larger beach resorts offer an inexhaustible variety of cafes, bars and restaurants. Legendary beach resorts on Ibiza have based their reputation around music, dancing and clubbing. Most beach resorts will offer some kind of nightlife though there is no shortage of beach resorts worldwide offering peace, tranquillity, relaxation and romance.

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