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UK islands that are often compared to the Caribbean for their incredible white sand beaches have been named some of the best places to visit in Britain for 2024

Tourists were shocked to discover a beach covered in plastic bottles and other litter with waters full of garbage and children building sandcastles surrounded by waste

Majorca is one of the most popular Balearic Islands but there's a smaller island next door that's well worth a visit thanks to its crystalline waters and amazing sand dunes

The best value holiday for Brits is blessed not only with delicious cuisine and beautiful beaches, but it's also a budget-friendly winter sun getaway for UK travellers

Anna Maria Island on Florida's Gulf Coast boasts funky hotels, fab food and amazing wildlife - you'll want to kick off your flip-flops and sink your feet into silky white sand

The Cornish town of Looe, located 45 minutes from Plymouth, is home to 'hidden treasures' including beautiful woodland, cobbled streets and sandy beaches that are safe for swimming

Sir Richard Branson usually invites celebrity guests such as Barack Obama or Harry Styles to his private island Necker Island but now it's opening up to the public for holidays

Walberswick, on the east coast in Suffolk, is a "nostalgic seaside town" and is known for hosting the annual British open crabbing championships and its local ghost

Docastaway is a travel company which pays fisherman to take intrepid travellers far out to sea to desert islands, where they are left to fend for themselves for weeks

Bamburgh in Northumberland, Dartmouth in Devon and Portstewart in Londonderry have topped a list of the best seaside towns in the UK for staycations, according to Which?

World's least visited countries where tourists can get entire beaches to themselves - but you'll need to be willing to travel to remote parts of the world

Brighton Pier in the Sussex seaside town is the most crowded place in the UK, according to a new bit of analysis which ranked attractions across Europe based on how busy they get

The glass beaches close to MacKerricher State Park near Fort Bragg, California have become a tourist attraction more than 100 years after wasteful practices started their formation

The Algarve in Portugal, which has more than 100 beaches stretching for many than 200km, has been voted as ‘Europe’s Leading Beach Destination’ at the 2023 World Travel Awards

Idyllic Mauritius offers a fusion of intoxicating flavours with glorious beaches, fabulous food and a delightful mix of friendly cultures

Rye was fishing village near the sea, but the tides are now further back and the English Channel is a few miles from the town. It also became French before being reunited with the English Crown l 42 years later

Coral Strand in Galway is not surrounded by coral as the name suggests, but by an intriguing algae caller maërl that provides a habit for a variety of marine creatures

Margate has recovered from its dark days in the past and is now so popular it is known as Shoreditch on Sea thanks to the number of people to have moved there from London

The world's most beautiful beaches are often found in Hawaii, the Maldives, Caribbean islands and Australia - but two UK beaches have made the cut in new rankings

More than 15 people a day are being attacked after swimming at Alicante's beaches with traumatised tourists seeking first aid treatment after being bitten by the once-peaceful "obladas"

On Bank Holiday Monday, beachgoers were shocked to see the “idiotic” and “irresponsible” drivers take their 4x4s drive onto the beach where dogs and children were roaming free

The UK's 'most beautiful beach' is a firm hit with Brits thanks to its golden sands, beautiful coast and swim-friendly waters - and now it's being compared to Australia's shores

As summer holidays wind down, those seeking a last-minute seaside escape should set their sights on the following seaside spots, including Skegness in Lincolnshire

Some parts of the UK's coastline have been plagued by sewage leaks and pollution in recent years, and as a result, South West Water was slapped with a hefty fine

A terrier called Rebel had been off the lead when he plunged 100ft in Lulworth, Dorset - meanwhile another dog, Peppa, was missing for almost two weeks before rescuers spotted her