Best Beaches to Shake Winter Blues

This year, TripAdvisor’s “Traveler’s Choice Awards” voted Aruba’s Palm Beach as the third best beach destination in the world. The Hyatt Regency Aruba is situated steps away from one of the most sought-after beaches in the world. (Hyatt)

La Concha Beach Resort is situated on a breathtaking, sun-splashed corner of prime Caribbean beachfront in Condado, San Juan’s most elegant district and fifteen minutes or less from Old San Juan. (La Concha)

The Isla Verde is perfect for families, couples, and groups who are looking for affordable rates. Rates for this property run by Courtyard by Marriott start as low as $169 depending on when you book.   (Marriott)

The Esencia Hotel by Mexico's Playa del Carmen has a pristine powder-white sand beach and offers private palapas or tiki huts for guests. (Esencia Hotel)

Gansevoort Turks & Caicos is a modern Mediterranean-inspired boutique hotel with 91 oversized guest rooms, four stunning penthouse suites, and a central 7,000 sq. ft. palm tree canopied pool with a dining oasis and private lounging islands. (Magda Biernat)

The BodyHoliday in St. Lucia, an all-inclusive resort dedicated to health and well-being, has a new infinity-edge swimming pool and boardwalk, and an expanded Watersports Center. (Andreas von Einsiedel )