Asia and Australasia's best infinity pools
Suit up for our pick of hotels with spectacular swimming spots
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Talking conservation with Blue Marine
Talking responsible aquatic encounters, sustainable fishing and sea changes with our dynamic conservation partners
Our guide to the lesser-known Greek isles
All the highlights (including the under-the-radar destinations) in one place so you can plot your next island-hop accordingly
Costa living: Spain's best beachfront hotels
Nail your Spanish getaway like it’s de nada with our rundown of the best luxury stays right on the sand
Hollywood dream factories: LA’s hotel legends
The Sunset Tower and the Georgian hotels are a duo of headline-grabbing acts
That's il mare: Italy's best beach hotels
Simplify your packing list (swimsuit, sunnies…sorted) with these Italian stays steps from the shore
The ultimate Paris neighbourhood guide
Ellie Pithers breaks down Paris's arrondissements to enlighten you on where to go in the City of Lights
Europe's best luxury beach villas
No need to go around the houses – our list of boltholes by the beach has your group holiday sorted
Europe's best hotels with private beaches
Look, we’re all grown ups here so we can say it: sharing shmaring. Get selfish in style at the Continent's best private-bay stays
Hydra's hard-to-leave Mandraki Beach Resort
On-the-go novelist Rosa Rankin-Gee sprints towards the sun and finds fabulous food and friendly octopi at this historic sea captain's hideout
The best hotel locations in Rome
Where to stay for proximity to all of your favourite landmarks in the Italian capital
Europe's best beach cities
From pebbly Nice to powdery Palermo, the Continent is rich with beach-blessed cities