Undercutting on price and overdelivering on quality for almost everything a beach-loving holidaymaker requires, there are plenty of reasons to trade Barcelona and Bari for Batumi.
Boscastle on the North Cornwall coast boasts gorgeous views and an unspoiled harbour that dates back to medieval times and is maintained by the National Trust.
Deal in Kent is an ancient town and regularly tops lists of the best places to live in the UK, filled with pretty buildings and world-class restaurants.