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Find Your Place by the Sea.

Explore coastal hideaways, island escapes, and beautiful places where the ocean sets the pace.

Quiet island villages

Koh Lanta, Thailand
Koh Lanta, Thailand

Koh Lanta, Thailand

A laid-back Andaman Sea island of long sandy beaches, quiet fishing villages, mangroves and boat trips to the outer islands.

Local highlights

  • Long, quiet west-coast beaches
  • Old Town on the east coast
  • Mangrove kayaking
  • Boat trips to the outer islands in season

Experiences

Mangrove kayaking · Island hopping by longtail · Market evenings & island food

Getting there & practical information

Nearest airports

Krabi International Airport (KBV)

Ferry connections

Car ferries connect Koh Lanta with the mainland; passenger boats run to nearby islands, with fewer services in the green season.

Getting around

Scooter hire, tuk-tuks and private drivers.

When to go

Many boat trips run only in the drier months; some sea conditions limit services in the green season.

Frangipani Island BungalowFrangipani Island Bungalow
Explore Koh Lanta, Thailand

Peaceful waterfront escapes

Placencia, Belize
Placencia, Belize

Placencia, Belize

A slender Caribbean peninsula of sandy lanes and colourful beach houses, close to the Belize Barrier Reef and its tiny cayes.

Local highlights

  • Snorkeling trips to the Belize Barrier Reef
  • The famous Placencia sidewalk
  • Sunset sails on the lagoon
  • Day trips to outer cayes

Experiences

Snorkeling the Barrier Reef · Sunset sail on the lagoon · Beach picnic under the palms

Getting there & practical information

Nearest airports

Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport, Belize City (BZE)
Domestic flights to the Placencia airstrip (PLJ)

Getting around

Golf carts, bicycles and taxis on the peninsula; water taxis to the cayes.

When to go

June to November is Atlantic hurricane season — consider flexible bookings and travel insurance.

Seagrape Coastal HideawaySeagrape Coastal Hideaway
Explore Placencia, Belize

Turquoise-water beaches

Tulum, Mexico
Tulum, Mexico

Tulum, Mexico

White-sand Caribbean beaches backed by jungle, with Mayan ruins standing right above the sea and freshwater cenotes a short ride inland.

Local highlights

  • Clifftop Mayan ruins overlooking the sea
  • Swimming in freshwater cenotes
  • Beach clubs and palm-shaded coves
  • Cycling the beach road

Experiences

Swimming in the cenotes · The clifftop ruins of Tulum · Cycling the beach road

Getting there & practical information

Nearest airports

Tulum International Airport (TQO)
Cancún International Airport (CUN)

Getting around

Taxis, colectivo minibuses along the coast, bicycle hire in town.

When to go

Sargassum seaweed can affect beaches in some months — check current conditions before you travel.

Casa Azul Beach VillaCasa Azul Beach Villa
Explore Tulum, Mexico

Surfing coastlines

Uluwatu, Bali
Uluwatu, Bali

Uluwatu, Bali

Limestone cliffs, world-renowned surf breaks and hidden beaches on Bali's Bukit Peninsula — with a clifftop temple famous for its sunsets.

Local highlights

  • Uluwatu Temple at sunset
  • Cliff-backed beaches reached by stairways
  • Surf breaks for experienced surfers
  • Clifftop cafés and sunset bars

Experiences

Kecak at Uluwatu Temple · Surf the Bukit Peninsula · Balinese spa & massage

Getting there & practical information

Nearest airports

Ngurah Rai International Airport, Denpasar (DPS)

Getting around

Private drivers, ride-hailing apps and scooter hire.

When to go

The dry season generally brings the most consistent surf on this coast.

Villa KembangVilla Kembang
Explore Uluwatu, Bali

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