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<p>Guernsey has turquoise seas that wouldn't look out of place in Barbados or Bermuda</p>

Why you should swap Cornwall for this Channel Island

<p>Aerial view of the famous Nusa Dua complex on the southern coast of Bali </p>

The popular island set to ban private beaches

<p>Picture-perfect beaches are Bali's primary calling card for tourists</p>

Bali moves ahead with banning private beaches

<p>The Atlantic laps Lanzarote’s coastline</p>

The best beaches in Lanzarote to head to for some winter sun

<p>With coastlines on two different oceans, Costa Rica offers a shore to suit every taste</p>

Costa Rica’s best beaches, discover secluded shores and surf havens

Born and Raised in Virginia

Tropical Weather

Hurricane Imelda rumbles toward Bermuda as airport, schools and government offices close

<p>Two women have died in an attempt to cross the channel from France to the UK</p>

Two women die while crossing Channel from France to UK

<p>The bathing boxes have been based at Brighton Beach in Melbourne for more than 150 years</p>

These beach huts have no toilet or sink – but sell for $1m-plus

<p>From gorgeous all-inclusive restorts, to crystalline seas and white sand beaches, make Mexico your next sunshine break </p>

Cancun to Tulum: All-inclusive stays that tick every travel box

<p>Smelly, brown seaweed washing up on Florida shores is snaring baby sea turtles on their way to the ocean</p>

The new hurdle baby sea turtles face on dangerous trek to ocean

<p>Sea turtles’ harrowing journey to the ocean is being hampered by large blooms of sargassum seaweed</p>

Smelly seaweed is snaring hatchling sea turtles on way to the ocean

<p>The hospitality sector has criticised the bill, as Spain's outdoor terraces, used throughout the year, are popular with smokers</p>

Tourists warned of new strict smoking laws to be introduced in Spain

<p>The popular Comporta beach in among the affected destinations</p>

Portugal pledges stricter beach access rules amid resort development

<h2>Climate change is eroding the man-made beaches surrounding Barcelona</h2>

Climate change could spell the end for beaches at European hot-spot

<p>On the Sétubal peninsula in Portugal, this lesser-known region is home to white sandy beaches and pretty fishing villages</p>

This little-known region is home to some of Portugal’s best beaches

<p>Home to turquoise lagoons and white sands, the beaches of Mauritius are spellbinding</p>

The best beaches in Mauritius for white sand and blue waters

<p>These are photogenic strips of sand that you can only capture on the widest of lens settings</p>

Nine of the US’s most epic beaches revealed

<p>Undergraduate students at the Ramapo College of New Jersey were able to link the three bones to the same person - Captain Henry Goodsell. </p>

Remains found on Jersey shore identified as 19th-century boat captain

<p>Beaches are among the public spaces were smoking will be banned</p>

£113 fine for lighting up on a French beach under national smoking ban

<p> Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs star in the film adaptation of ‘The Salt Path’</p>

The Salt Path won’t show the real Cornwall – but will increase tourism

<p>From Florianópolis to Ceará these are the beaches that showcase Brazil at its best </p>

Best beaches in Brazil for 2025

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Last-minute Easter escapes: How to save up to 30% on sunny getaways

<p>The Esperance inlet, Lucky Bay, has blinding white sands and a palette of turquoise waters </p>

10 best beaches in Australia

<p>Dubai’s beaches serve as sandy stretches for all kinds of activities</p>

Best beaches in Dubai to visit in 2025

<p>Mljet, Saplunara</p>

The perfect sunbreak: Gorgeous beaches and idyllic islands in Croatia