If you’re dreaming of beach escapism, broaden your horizons with our insider guide to rushing surfer’s waves and idyllic tranquil lagoons, buzzing beach life and remote shores to make virgin footprints.

Experience the Maldives’ powdery white sands, jewel coloured lagoons and tropical beauty from three Anantara hideaways. Peer down at peaceful marine life as you indulge in over water spa pampering at Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort. Immerse in Ayurvedic wellness and a coral adoption project at Anantara Veli Maldives Resort. Excite beach bliss with underwater dining and sky gazing journeys at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas.

Barefoot luxury is seductively remote off the coast of Mozambique. Fly in by helicopter to the adults-only paradise of Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort, celebrating romance with a sunset dhoni cruise and a private island sleepover. Discover incredible dive sites, cruise in search of dugongs, dolphins and whales, horse ride along deserted beaches and board down towering dunes from Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort.

Escape to Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara along Oman’s southern coast - the first luxury villa resort of its kind in Salalah, boasting a private beach and crystal clear waves for beach games and water sports, or simply soaking up the sea view from the beachfront infinity pool.

Sink your toes into the soft sands of Sri Lanka’s exotic southern shores. Near historic Kalutara, Anantara Kalutara Resort presents lush exclusivity between the Indian Ocean and Kalu Ganga River, and two scenic settings for water sports. Secluded on a rocky outcrop amidst a coconut plantation and golden crescent beach, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort offers shoreline tranquillity for yoga and meditation, surfing and stand up paddle boarding.

Take a boat or helicopter from Qatar’s vibrant capital to Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara, which refreshes island luxury with a private marina and beach, a 100 metre lagoon pool, surf pool, children’s pool and water slides, along with water sports, boat trips and a dedicated dive centre.

Off the coast of Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island matches Arabian wildlife park discoveries with coastal relaxation. View the shimmering Arabian Gulf from the fortress splendour of Desert Islands Resort & Spa. Stay in shoreline barasti villas at Al Yamm Villa Resort, where flocks of flamingos grace the mangrove lagoon and waves wash over white sands.

Thailand’s beaches are legendary and Anantara resorts edge some of the very best. Be enchanted by Hua Hin’s royal seaside charms from the lagoon pool oasis of Anantara Hua Hin Resort. Explore ever-popular Phuket from the private pool villas, serene beach and national park beauty of Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, or from the stunning tropical sanctuary of Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, overlooking picturesque Layan Bay. Balance lazy beach days with trips into Koh Samui’s jungle-clad mountains from two unique retreats – the island magic and Thai charm of Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort next to delightful Fisherman’s Village, or the Chinese merchant vintage elegance of Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort on a quiet curve of beach near buzzing Chaweng. Journey by speedboat to the bohemian island of Koh Phangan, where Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas boasts pool suites and villas just steps away from white sands, Koh Phangan’s only sea view wine cellar and sophisticated yacht adventures. Embrace the Andaman’s best kept secrets from Anantara Si Kao Resort – relax at Anantara’s private beach club on a dazzling island, delve into national park wonders, or swim to a secret cliff enclosed beach on an uninhabited island.

Exuding seaside elegance along Vietnam’s southern coast, Anantara Mui Ne Resort invites travellers to bask on a sweeping stretch of perfect sand, go sailing or kite surfing, explore towering sand dunes and traditional fishing village life.

Charming beach lovers with oriental luxury on Hainan Island in southern China, Anantara Sanya Resort nestles between lush mountains, golden sands and the azure South China Sea.

Discover Bali’s beautiful beach contrasts. Fly kites on flawless sands or windsurf across sparkling waves from the shoreline retreat of Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort in trendy Seminyak. Escape to innovative cliff-side luxury at Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort, where an elevator whisks surfers down the cliff to the famous breaks of Impossible Beach.