Two Australian beaches have been crowned the best in the world by Lonely Planet, with Whitehaven Beach in Queensland and Squeaky Beach in Victoria taking the top two spots on the coveted list.

Forget the Maldives. From secret spots to snorkelling havens, these South Aussie beaches have it all – no passport needed.

Sunbaking at Melbourne’s St Kilda Beach is an Australian pastime. Credit: Joe Armao Don’t get me wrong – I love the water. So much so that swimming is my preferred form of exercise.

A seaside resort offering exhilarating activities for all with some of the most beautiful beaches in all of the UK.

Located three hours’ drive west of Byron Bay at 850 metres above sea level, Tenterfield’s mild alpine climate keeps temperatures between 14 and 27 degrees throughout summer. An ideal destination for ...

I HAD thought the Australian countryside would be a place ... and just down the road are some of the country’s best sandy beaches. You’re likely to spot more kangaroos on the sand, too ...