Kempinski Bodrum, Turkey
It's irritating isn't it? You're bedding down on a quiet beach when your neighbouring sunbather ruins the tranquility with trashy music and loud phone calls. Thankfully, such poor beach etiquette is banned at this silent beach on the Aegean coast of Turkey, and at the Kempinski hotel you need to play by the (very reasonable) rules – no mobiles, no music, no children and no water sports. Umbrellas come with call buttons, so you don't need to shout about wanting another cocktail. kempinski.com/bodrum
North Beach, Barbuda
Head to North Beach on the tiny island of Barbuda (off the coast of Antigua) and it's all 'no iPhones, no internet, no interruptions'. No fun? Wrong. It's only accessible by speed boat, and relaxation is guaranteed – swing in a hammock with a chilled Wadadli beer or sip a heady rum punch, mixed by the beach's Barbudan owner Reuben. You need to book overnight accommodation to enjoy it, but you'll be just one of eight guests in four rustic cottages. barbudanorthbeach.com
Oahu, Hawaii
Powdery sand, bright blue sky, turquoise water, swaying palms – we may be guilty of cliché overload, but that really is your average beach on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. In this case, average also means spectacular – there’s a reason these curves of sand are continually winning beauty awards. The hardest part is picking which of Oahu’s 100 beaches to chill on – Ehukai is a good one for surfing. gohawaii.com
