Carbis Bay Hotel & Estates, St Ives

 A luxury Cornish retreat with an award-winning, certified Blue Flag private beach to rival even the most exotic of destinations.

Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives

 Relax or stroll along the Maldives' longest and most secluded beach, which is quite literally on the very edge of the world with only the Indian Ocean separating the island from Antarctica.

The Confidante, Miami

 Known for its trademark brightly coloured umbrellas, clear waters and white sand, South Beach is not only on The Confidante's doorstep but also a favourite for those wanting to experience Miami in vintage Art Deco style.

Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius

 Dip your toes in the crystalline waters of Shangri-La's Le Touessrok's private island Ilot Mangenie, reserved exclusively for guests and accessible only by private water transfer.

The Gallivant, Rye

 The closest sandy beach to London, Camber Sands is just a stone's throw from the award winning restaurant with rooms, the Gallivant. With 8 miles of golden sands and rolling sand dunes, this is a touch of the Hamptons in England, just a short drive from the capital.

Grand Velas Riviera Maya, Mexico

 Set amidst exotic mangroves with a stunning beachfront location, Grand Velas Riviera Maya connects the Yuctan jungle to the paradisiacal shoreline of Playa Del Carmen.

The Scarlet, Cornwall

 Sheltered by high cliffs, in which the luxury adults-only hotel the Scarlet perches, the golden sands of Mawgan Porth are a true natural beauty and a favourite for those searching for quieter and more private waters

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

 The 10-acre beachfront resort of Velas Vallarta boasts direct beach access and stunning ocean views, as well as vistas of the Sierra Madre Mountains in the distance.