Are you a Miami Beach babe or a Blackpool bather? New online guide reveals your perfect seaside based on 'vibes' and budget

READ MORE: The 28 British beaches where you can ACTUALLY escape the crowds - from secret coves to remote shores 'at the end of the world' See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 09:00 EDT, 19 August 2026 | Updated: 09:07 EDT, 19 August 2026 Holidaymakers tend to rely on a mix of research, recommendations from friends and family and previous holidays to inform their choice of beach when heading out for a day by the seaside.But what if a quick online tool could decide for you?A new online quiz can help you narrow down the options and select the best beach for your upcoming travels.Skyscanner’s new Paradise Guide is designed to help you make an informed choice for your next day out, with your input and preferences of paramount importance.With users able to filter by price, vibe, amenities and location, this interactive tool is now available on the Skyscanner website. Skyscanner's new Paradise Guide is designed to simplify the holiday planning processFirst things first, you're asked when you plan to travel – as this can help inform the tool where would be a great place for sunshine at this time of year.Next, you can select from the 'vibes' you might be after.Options include quiet and relaxed, lively and social, family friendly or adventurous.Join the discussionWhat matters most to you when choosing a beach ¿ vibe, amenities, or location?What's your view?With all of that information inputted, it's then time to choose the amenities that matter to you – sun loungers, lifeguards, water sports or bars and restaurants.Finally, you'll be asked where you're travelling from, how far you're willing to go and if you are able to travel from the airport – as well as your budget.The tool will then filter out options, suggesting ones that match all or most of your criteria. In addition to its new tool, Skyscanner has also rounded up some of the top UK beaches – with Sandbanks Beach in Dorset coming out on top. The Blue Flag beach has temperatures of 20C (68F) during the peak season, and is a popular choice among families and those seeking activities and water sports. By inputing your beach priorities, the new tool will suggest the best options for youAlso on the list is Kent's Botany Bay, an award-winning sandy beach that's well known for its impressive white chalk cliffs.Fossil hunting is a popular activity at this summer hotspot, as well as photography and filming – it even has cinematic credentials, with films such as The Electrical Life Of Louis Wain (2021), starring Benedict Cumberbatch, and the BBC's D-Day: The Last Heroes (2013) filmed there.In third place is St Andrews West Sands in Scotland.Globally, Skyscanner ranks Palm Beach, Oranjestad, Aruba as the world's most talked-about beach.With year-round sunshine and Caribbean vibes, it's ideal for a stress-free getaway.