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Beach holidays

Baltic shores in winter, hidden Puglian coves, a sleeper boat to Mallorca. Get to the water by train on these beach trips that take in the full variety of coastline across the UK and Europe.

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US only Coastal France, Italy and Albania

Travel by train along the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Ionian coasts, linking Riviera towns before reaching Albania’s beaches.
/ 15 nights
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The Canary islands

Find winter sunshine in Lanzarote, reached by ferry from Spain, with days around Arrecife’s lagoons and promenades.
/ 19 nights
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Eastern Italy to Corfu

During the summer, reach UNESCO-listed Corfu via Switzerland and Italy for Ionian greenery, old streets, and a slower island pace.
/ 18 nights
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Easy-breezy beach by train

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Barcelona getaway

Reliable warmth awaits on the Catalan coast, with Barcelona as your base and escapes to quieter beaches.
/ 3 nights
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Easy beach trip to Nice

The classic glamor of the Côte d’Azur is a train ride away from Paris, with palm-lined promenades, beach bars, and coastal walks.
/ 3 nights
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Coastal Belgium

Belgium’s coast surprises with wide beaches and maritime history, from the ship museum to North Sea resort towns.
/ 3 nights
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A vacation sur-mer

Stay in Boulogne-sur-Mer for beaches and harbor walks, using it as a base to explore the cliffs of the Côte d’Opale.
/ 3 nights
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Discover La Rochelle

For French coastal glamor with fewer crowds, try La Rochelle for sandy beaches and a slew of oyster bars.
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Classic coastlines

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Côte d'Azur

Head south to explore two sides of the Riviera, from Nice’s grand promenades to Menton’s slower pace at the Italian border.
/ 8 nights
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Around Spain to the Algarve

Travel around Spain to the Algarve in the off-season, with quiet beaches, lagoons and flamingos in the Ria Formosa reserve.
/ 14 nights
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Authentic Riviera

Stay in Alassio on the Riviera delle Palme, backed by Ligurian hills and fronted by Italy’s longest beach and calm promenades.
/ 7 nights
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Puglia's coastal delights

Hop aboard for a train journey through Puglia, exploring Bari, Lecce, Monopoli, and Trani, where culture meets the Adriatic coast.
/ 13 nights
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Getaway to Alicante

Travel through historic cities to Alicante, spending relaxing days by the sea with palm-lined boulevards and shaded terraces.
/ 8 nights
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Bay of Biscay

Journey along the Bay of Biscay from France to Spain, mixing surf beaches, fishing towns, and food coasts.
/ 12 nights
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Alternative coastlines

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Northern Poland

Brave Poland’s Baltic coast in winter, where snow-covered beaches, quiet towns, and vast skies define the northern landscape.
/ 9 nights
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Tuscany's west coast

Make Grosseto your base to explore Tuscany’s quieter Maremma, from the Monti dell’Uccellina to long sandy beaches.
/ 9 nights
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Danish island of Funen

Stay on the island of Funen in Odense, mixing medieval streets, sandy beaches, and relaxed Danish life, easily reached by rail.
/ 8 nights
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Island vacations by ferry

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Sailing to Sicily

Lap up the golden-hour pinks and oranges of grapefruit granita, honey-hued architecture, and vibrant sunsets.
/ 11 nights
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Dalmatian coast and islands

Journey overland to enjoy Croatia’s world-famous Dalmatian coast and islands, with nights in Split, Korčula, and Dubrovnik.
/ 14 nights
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Mallorca by overnight ferry

Reach Mallorca via France and Catalonia, then sail overnight to wake among Balearic coves, turquoise water, and stone villages.
/ 10 nights
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Island of Saaremaa

Estonia has over 2,000 islands; Saaremaa leads with windmills, Kuressaare Castle and ferry links for quiet day-hop islands nearby.
/ 19 nights
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French Riviera & Corsica

Reach Corsica by overnight ferry from the Riviera, then explore beaches, hill towns, and mountains by local train and bus.
/ 12 nights
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Coastal Ireland

Explore Ireland’s west coast, from the Aran Islands to the Cliffs of Moher, with ferries, stone villages, and Irish-speaking regions.
/ 9 nights
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UK beach getaways

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The North Norfolk Coast

Take the Bittern Line through the Broads to the North Norfolk coast for ocean swims, wide skies, and evening sunsets.
/ 3 nights
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Along Scotland's East Coast

Travel Scotland’s east coast, where Highland landscapes meet fishing towns and harbors shaped by North Sea trade.
/ 7 nights
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The Cornish Coast

Head to Cornwall’s coast for St. Ives beaches, ice cream, and sea air, then continue to Penzance for harbors and pirate lore.
/ 5 nights
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UK Island getaways

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Isle of Skye adventure

Soak up Highland culture and scenery by sleeper and scenic trains to Skye, then continue east to Scotland’s vibrant cities.
/ 10 nights
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Discover Guernsey

Discover Guernsey’s coastal paths and swimming spots, with island-hopping trips to Sark, Herm, and Alderney.
/ 6 nights
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Anglesey

Cross the Menai Strait to Anglesey’s Coastal Path, passing lighthouses, dune systems and Celtic ruins by the sea.
/ 3 nights
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Lakeside lounging

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Slovenian lakes and coast

Travel to Slovenia for Triglav National Park, Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj, and the Venetian-era port streets of Piran.
/ 16 nights
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Lake Como & Lake Lecco

Travel via Switzerland into northern Italy, staying by Lake Como and Lake Lecco, with ferries, promenades, and Alpine backdrops.
/ 8 nights
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US VERSION Mountain lakes

Lake hopping is the new island hopping. Hop from Maggiore to Lugano to Como by scenic Swiss railway lines.
/ 10 nights
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Tyrol and Lake Garda

Hike the Tyrolean Alps, then cool off with swims in Lake Garda, balancing high mountain trails with slow lakeside rest days.
/ 10 nights
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Journey to Lake Constance

From Paris to Strasbourg, Zürich, and Konstanz, follow the Rhine by train, pausing for bridges, old towns, and lake paths.
/ 8 nights
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Along the shores of Lake Saimaa

A cross-border journey through Scandinavia to Finland’s Saimaa Lake District, dotted with islands, wildlife, and green cities.
/ 20 nights
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