9 of the best beach destinations to beat January blues in 2025
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Pillow soft sand, rippling azure ocean, a warm breeze caressing your cheeks. Let’s face it, we’re all dreaming of winter sun. Or maybe you’re already planning your summer holiday, hoping that having a beach break on the horizon will help you through the dismal weeks of January.
![[View of shoreline atTrunk bay, St. John, United States Virgin Islands]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_235836167-a146.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Whatever your motivation, there are many benefits to a few days on the beach: fresh air, nature, and space to unwind. Metro has trawled the archive to find nine of the world’s best beaches to inspire your next trip. From lunar white shores with turquoise water to quiet coves in quaint seaside villages, there’s a beach destination for everyone.
![[Boardwalk leading to Praia da Fal??sia beach, Algarve, Portugal]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_235836168-faba.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Trunk Bay, a slice of Caribbean paradise on the island of St John, was ranked number one in The World’s 50 Best Beaches in 2024. The list, based on votes from thousands of the world’s most experienced travel experts, looks at criteria including wildlife and surrounding landscape, crowds and how easy it is to access and swim in the water.
![[2GA1NXH Aerial view from drone of white sand beach on west coast of island of Berneray in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_235836228-6d44.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Trunk Bay’s location in the Virgin Islands National Park sets it apart from the rest — its soft sand and 27°C waters are unspoiled by commercial activity, and protected from Caribbean tradewinds. Best beach in the world for 2024 .. did they get it right? #tiktoktravel #beach #caribbean #stjohn #usvi #trunkbay.
![[Red gravel beach beside Freshwater West beach, Pembrokeshire coast in Wales, United Kingdom]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_235836276-5f88.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
The vibrant reef is a treasure trove for snorkelers, offering the chance to swim among schools of fish and even Leatherback turtles. How to get there: Fly to St Thomas, the neighbouring island, and take a ferry to St John. Virgin Atlantic run flights from London Heathrow to St Thomas, changing at New York and travelling onwards with Delta Air Lines.
![[Kangaroo at Lucky Bay in the Cape Le Grand National Park near Esperance, Western Australia]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_235836239-c16a.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
