Unpack your bags, kick off your shoes and sink into a luxury beach holiday at an exclusive beach resort. You have a wide choice of the world’s best beach resorts from South Africa and neighbouring Mozambique to the golden beaches of the Indian Ocean Islands. These popular destinations range from family-friendly Mauritius, boutique luxury in the Seychelles and private experiences in the Maldives; many romantic resorts have suites set over the azure ocean. 

In the East nothing beats the exclusive beach resorts of Bali and Thailand, and Greece is just the ticket for luxury European beach resorts. For something different, why not head for Dubai and combine your luxury beach holiday with great shopping and entertainment? Thompsons will put the sand between your toes with one of our luxury beach vacations.

Here are a few of our favourite barefoot beach luxury experiences: 

• Spoil yourselves at the fabulous 5* Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, just steps from the beach 
• Experience the unspoiled beaches of southern Mozambique at White Pearl Resort 
• Save on an all-inclusive package including all meals and selected drinks at Jafferji Beach, Zanzibar
• Paradise Beach Luxury Self-catering Apartments on the south-east coast of Mauritius is perfect for families 
• Discover the fabled Garden of Eden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the Seychelles 
• Chill at the Biyadhoo Island Resort in the Maldives – which includes meals and selected drinks 
• Book an early-bird special at Sunset Beach Resort in Phuket, Thailand 
• The 5* Grand Mirage Resort Bali has an all-inclusive package that is not to be missed 
• Call us about upcoming Greek Island holidays in 2025
• Combine your beach holiday with shopping and exciting activities in Dubai