In the northern hemisphere we’re now steadily advancing towards winter: it’s cold, the weather is even less predictable than usual, and Christmas music is playing everywhere. We don’t know about you, but for us this is exactly the time of year when we’re most at risk of blowing our credit card limits on a holiday in the sun. The idea of a pristine beach and the blazing sun seem all the more attractive when neither are in reach. But then we remember the twenty-seven nieces and nephews we have to get Christmas presents for, and meekly close that travel agent's website. However, there’s no harm in dreaming, so we did have a little browse of our image library to compile a selection of the most dreamily exotic beaches. With a bit of luck these should get us through yet another mangled rendition of White Christmas.
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Even in less exotic locations like the Netherlands you can witness some stunning sunsets.
Even in less exotic locations like the Netherlands you can witness some stunning sunsets. Read less
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Straight out of a travel brochure for the Dominican Republic: aquamarine sea, white beach, palm trees, what more could you want?
Straight out of a travel brochure for the Dominican Republic: aquamarine sea, white beach, palm trees, what more could you want? Read less
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Broadbeach, Australia is a true surfer's paradise with an impressive skyline. Read less
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Paradise is what you make of it: this is not some exotic resort, but the humble Brighton beach. Read less
Portugal boasts some amazing beaches overlooking the wild Atlantic.
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A bit closer to home, South Shields Beach bathes in an amazing golden glow at sunrise.
A bit closer to home, South Shields Beach bathes in an amazing golden glow at sunrise. Read less
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Kite surfers take advantage of auspicious afternoon winds in Fuerteventura. Read less
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Paraparaumu Beach in New Zealand looks incredibly peaceful in the light of the setting sun. Read less
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The cliffs of Pembrokeshire are ideal for long, lonely walks.
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Palm trees welcome visitors to the island of Frades in the Bay of All Saints, Brazil.
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New Zealand is widely regarded as a paradise, and it’s easy to believe looking at this snap of Piha beach at sunset.
New Zealand is widely regarded as a paradise, and it’s easy to believe looking at this snap of Piha beach at sunset. Read less
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