MSN Travel UK - Beach Holiday features

Revealed: England's cleanest beaches

2013-05-22T10:15:00

We take a look at 16 of the beaches that made the cut.

In pictures: a look at the English seaside

2013-05-16T13:45:00

A new book captures some of our favourite memories and experiences of holidaying at home.

St Lucia: sun, sea and spa

2013-04-10T10:15:00

If you thought all-inclusive resorts were just for the retired, think again.

Breathtaking scenery and pristine beaches: stunning Scottish islands

2013-02-21T14:27:27

Some of the world's most beautiful scenery is right on our doorstep...

The world's best party beaches

2013-04-05T10:30:00

The world's best party beaches, as voted for by the experts at Beachtomato

Best British seaside towns - according to you

2013-03-19T16:15:00

We asked our 20,000 Twitter followers and 4,000 Facebook users to pitch in...

Amazing islands to rent around the world

2013-03-13T17:00:00

Live a life of luxury on one of these magical private islands, available to rent

Top 10 best beaches in Britain

2013-02-21T11:07:33

The 10 best beaches in Britain, according to Tripadvisor.

Experts pick the world's best beaches

2013-01-29T14:33:10

The team behind travel bible series Rough Guides pick the worlds top beaches.

Rihanna's Barbados: sun, sea and seriously good food

2012-12-11T14:30:00

Visiting during its Food and Wine and Rum festival is one way of catching some of that party spirit the island's ambassador is famous for.

Best winter beaches 2012

2012-10-29T11:29:10

The people at Beachtomato.com are forever tipping sand out of their shoes - who better to ask for hot beach tips?

James Bond’s best beaches

2012-10-19T08:34:52

There's apparently a lot of beach action in new release Skyfall, so we salute other sandy spots that have featured in the film's franchise.

The Beachwatch Big Weekend

2012-09-13T08:34:32

The 14th – 17th of September is the UK’s Beachwatch Big Weekend. Find out how to get involved…

No need for 'smoasting' in sultry Sicily

2012-08-09T15:20:27

Not all travel has to be about one-off experiences. Sicily's wine, food and long, sunny days makes Poorna Bell regret spending only a week on the volcanic isle.

Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside

2012-07-24T15:44:30

Don't faff about with booking a flight, says Zoe Zahra. With a bit of sun, a trip to St Ives and its award-winning beaches is just as rewarding…

Britain's best seaside towns - according to you

2012-06-11T12:34:13

We asked our Twitter and Facebook users to tell us where they'd go for their favourite seaside experiences. Have they missed any out?

World's best beach sculptures

2012-03-27T13:00:40

A giant deckchair has just been erected on Bournemouth beach - where else can you find amazing - often behemoth - beach structures?

Britain's best secret beaches

2011-07-27T15:48:43

Peaceful coves, limpid waters and pristine sand… stunning extracts from a new book on secluded shores in England's south-west have us reaching for the bucket and spade

Britain's best beaches

2012-03-06T14:31:16

The results of TripAdvisor's Traveller's Choice Beach Awards are in - which place knocked Cornwall's St Ives off the top spot?

World’s cleanest beaches

2011-06-06T12:30:33

Unroll your beach towel and take your pick of 20 pristine spots to soak up the rays - Blue Flag has just updated its list of countries with the most number of clean beaches

Best winter beaches

2012-01-27T13:10:39

Don't put your sarong into storage just yet - our expert beach author reveals the best places to jet to for a spot of sand and sun.

Blackpool beats Cornwall as top coastal spot

2011-12-01T12:17:34

The finalists of the best British and Irish places by the sea make for an inspiring go-to guide for next year's staycation.

The public votes: Britain's best loved beaches

2011-11-21T11:39:37

Find out which stretch of sand you think sums up British bathing perfection

Yours for only £190,000 a week: a private island

2011-11-02T12:51:56

With Richard Branson’s rentable idyll Necker Island off the market for the foreseeable future after a disastrous fire, budding Robinson Crusoes are having to look elsewhere for exclusive sea-bound escapes. We’ve rounded up some of the most jaw-dropping private islands available to rent or buy. So, mortgage that house and prepare to luxuriate!

Best British seaside towns

2011-08-24T10:58:52

A report reveals we may finally have forgiven our coastal resorts for their rusting slot machines and soggy chips - visitor numbers are up. Read on to discover the fastest growing settlement by the sea and 11 others worth visiting - whatever the weather

England's cleanest beaches

2011-05-18T15:19:02

It won't be easy picking the perfect sunbathing spot this summer - a whopping 17 new beaches have made the official cut for England's cleanest beaches, following a slew of awards. We present the official list

Finest bare-it-all beaches

2011-03-29T16:46:21

The best stretches of sand in the world for the perfect all-body tan

Beaches from the movies

2011-09-30T08:23:39

From the spooky beach scene in the latest Twilight film to Ursula Andress emerging from the waves in Dr No, find out where to holiday like a movie star

World Cup Johannesburg: a WAG's and footballer's guide

2010-06-24T08:59:27

Where the England team and their other halves should be eating, sleeping and playing in one of South Africa’s liveliest cities

What's new in nudist travel

2010-08-23T16:50:03

The scope for 'clothes-free' tourism is far (far!) broader than you might imagine