Beach Vacation Spots

Beaches offer a relaxing way to spend a vacation, whether you like to swim, surf, kayak, or simply relax in the sun.

Hotel Le Toiny is an intimate island getaway on St. Barths. Just 8 square miles in size, the island features many secluded sandy beaches. The hotel offers plush suites and villas with outdoor patios and ocean views. At Restaurant Le Gaiac, you can sample some of the best Relais & Chateaux cuisine in the world. The restaurant offers Theme luncheons and dinners featuring innovative French cuisine with local flavors.

Carlisle Bay in Antigua has a sandy Caribbean beach offering sailing, kayaking, snorkeling and windsurfing. The resort is a picturesque tropical vacation spot with a mangrove lagoon where many species of fish and birds make their home. There you'll be able to spot a number of endangered birds, including the West Indian Shistlin Duck and the White Cheeked Pintail. Guests are invited to take a kayak through the mangrove to immerse themselves in its natural beauty.

Pacific Resort Aitutaki in the Cook Islands is an ideal vacaton spot for scuba diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. This island getaway is surrounded by a beautiful lagoon and has just 27 guest accommodations.

Soneva Kiri in Thailand offers an eco-friendly villa built from sustainable materials. The hotel is set on the island of Kood, featuring beautiful sandy beaches and a lush tropical rainforest. A visit the relaxing Six Senses Spa is a great way to start off your beach vacation.

Mandarin Oriental, Sanya on the southern tip of Hainan Island in China is a luxury beach vacation spot with a spa and stylish accommodations. Guests get pampered on a white sandy beach and can swim in the secluded bay. There are hammocks, palm trees and a coral reef rich with marine life. In the evening, enjoy a five star dinner with a view of the ocean and the beach.

The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman offers activities for kids, including the Ambassadors of the Environment program by Jean-Michel Cousteau. The hotel is set on a white sandy beach and features a golf course, a luxury spa and many great diving and snorkeling spots nearby. Browse more family vacation spots.

Maui offers many sandy beaches and a choice of accommodations. Whether you are looking for luxury beach hotels or more affordable options, there is plently to choose from. Browse more beach vacations.

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