Pinarello Beach

Photograph by Alamy

Small-scale Mediterranean beach life still exists in Corsica, as Pinarello Beach proves. It's a picturesque long stretch (1.2km) of soft white sand backed by dramatic mountains and overlooked by a Genoese watchtower.

Located in the seaside hemlet of Pinarello, this is a popular family-friendly beach destination, with plenty of opportunities for refreshments and water sports. Perfect for those sporty types or just lay out a towel and sit back and relax if that's more your thing.

We certainly wish we could be there.

Klein Curacao

In the Caribbean Klein Curacao is an uninhabited islet and is home to the longest beach in Curacao, which is eight miles away by boat from Curacao's southeastern end.

This surely is a getaway! Although it is a two-hour trip to actually get to the beach itself - it definitely is worth it for those who want to escape for a few hours.