Island escapes

Forget flying! These UK holidays feel just like being abroad

Explore the unspoilt islands’ flourishing flora, wonderful wildlife and stunning bays on this bestselling tour

Emma Henderson found Cornwall’s answer to the Caribbean offers an activity-packed holiday without the long-haul flight

With long, sandy beaches, abundant wildlife, excellent food and drink producers and great restaurants, the Welsh coastline offers a wealth of fantastic options for an escape to the sea

Tucked away near the village of Arisaig, Camusdarach beach offers white sands, rugged peaks and clear water. Featured in cult film Local Hero, it offers spectacular views to the jagged peak of Cuillin

Porth Beach, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 3NH T 01637 876531 W porthbeach.co.uk OPEN 22 March – 31 October Located in a tranquil valley, just a few yards from the golden sands of Porth Beach, this site gives