
Beach holiday overdue?
It’s no surprise that people start looking for their dream beach holiday in the dark, cold weeks after Christmas. This year, I’ve seen some lovely beaches on my travels researching the Gemstone Detective Series of pocket guide books to buying gemstones and jewellery abroad. So, if you’re wondering which country to head to for your next beach holiday, here’s my round-up of the best beaches near to the shopping and sightseeing hotspots of Sri Lanka, Thailand, India and Austra