Best Beach Resorts 2014

Take sun, add sand, surf, and beach. Add sunscreen, a swimsuit, a towel, you, and then relax. These world's best luxury beach resorts and hotels offer all that and more. The top luxury beachfront and ocean resorts feature ocean views, private beaches, fine dining right on the sand, and private villas with plunge pools. Eco-Resorts and remote locations are prime spots for beach vacations, but beaches can be found in big cities such as Sydney and Los Angeles as well. There's also dozens of beach resorts and hotels in the Caribbean and Asia. Others prefer to sunbathe in the US, Mexico, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Central and South America. Whatever continent or country you choose for your getaway, there's sure to be a beach nearby (except maybe Antarctica). Dive into the surf at these top luxury beach resorts or spend time at a private plunge pool. Some luxury beach resorts are family-friendly, but if you'd like a more grown-up getaway, there's a plethora of luxury adults-only beach resorts to choose from. Beach vacations are a year-round activity, just follow the sun for some warmth, surfing, snorkeling, water-skiing, boating, sailing, jet-skiing, scuba-diving, and other oceanic activities. Bring your swimsuit and your sunscreen for your luxury beach vacation at one of the beach hotels on our World’s Best Beach Resorts and Hotels list. Our World's Best Beach Resorts and Hotels list is all hot beaches and cool locations.