Oh we do like to be beside the seaside, especially when it has turquoise waters and soft sun-kissed sands - and involves a stay in luxury accommodation right on the shoreline.
Beach hotels take some beating and here we present a handful of head-turners - six properties to check into this summer in Crete, Tenerife, Cyprus, Ibiza, Dubai and the Peloponnese in Greece, that tick every box.
They offer show-stopping rooms, jaw-dropping views, dining that’ll delight and activities for every age group, from water parks to water sports and from crazy golf to teeing off on signature courses. What’s more, these hotels can all be booked with peace of mind included with British Airways Holidays.