DESTINATIONS BEACH BREAKS | WINTER SUN


LIKE THIS? CRANE BEACH, BARBADOS


From buzzy local hangouts such as Enterprise Beach to brochure- worthy spots like Crane Beach – a long stretch of soft pink-tinged sand, fringed with palm groves – it’s not hard to see what lures beach-seekers to Barbados. Averages of 26C from December to February make it excellent for winter, and there’s a world-class culinary scene, combining authentic Caribbean street food shacks with elegant high-end restaurants.


GRAND ANSE, GRENADA


WHY: Just as bountiful on the beach front is Grenada. At its heart is Grand Anse, a two-mile curve of white, powdery sand that’s archetypal of a Caribbean getaway – all swaying palms and Powerade-blue ocean, shaded by an age-old almond tree. It’s not just about the beaches; like Barbados it has a vibrant food scene, with exotic, fragrant markets paying testament to its reputation as the ‘spice island’, and verdant cocoa plantations producing some of the Caribbean’s best chocolate.


EXPERTS SAY: “Grenada is an excellent option for travellers who want to explore as well as relax,” says Jenny Peart, head of product at Caribtours. “There’s so much to do, from tree-to-bar chocolate experiences to diving around the eerie underwater sculpture park.”


BOOK IT: Seven nights’ half-board at Calabash hotel costs from £2,379 per person, based on two sharing a Junior Suite from May 1-October 31, 2020 and including flights, private transfers and UK airport lounge passes. caribtours.co.uk


TRY THIS HURGHADA, EGYPT


Pristine coral reefs inviting world-class diving, white-sand private beaches shelving cerulean sea, a historic old town complete with atmospheric bazaar, and the rolling sands of the Sahara only a stone’s throw away; it’s easy to see why Hurghada, the second-biggest town on the Red Sea, is a hit with holidaymakers who want adventure with their sun, sea and sand.


EIT, ISRAEL


WHY: It’s not just Egypt that offers dive-friendly Red Sea resorts; over in Israel you’ll find Eilat, which rose to prominence as a hippie hotspot in the 1970s. Today, it’s a favourite with locals for its excellent diving and crystal-clear waters, with year-round warm temperatures thanks to its location on the southern tip of Israel. Alongside a plethora of dive centres there’s snorkelling at Coral Beach Nature Reserve – where a protected reef hosts glowing coral in mustard, lime and fuschia – and Dolphin Reef, where visitors can swim with dolphins.


EXPERTS SAY: “Eilat is ideal for families, couples and solo travellers thanks to its abundance of activities,” says Elena Ahmadian, marketing executive for Cyplon Holidays. “It’s in an extraordinary desert landscape, with stunning bays bathed by an endless summer sun.”


BOOK IT: A week’s B&B at Dan Panorama Eilat costs from £1,229, based on two sharing, including flights and transfers. cyplon.co.uk


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