#beach-resorts

#beach-resorts

When booking that warm-weather winter vacation, where you stay is paramount to snowbird success: You're looking for a sun-drenched slice of paradise where you don't have to think about much else besides still or sparkling, beach or pool. The hotels on this list-dotting temperate locations from Antigua to the Maldives -each offer something for everyone, whether that's all-inclusivity, proximity to nature, or luxe spa treatments.

As a frequent traveler to San Juan with Puerto Rican roots, I've fallen for this city in more ways than I can count-and often, it starts with where I check in. The best hotels in San Juan aren't solely places to stay; they shape how you experience the city, from its ocean views and beachside amenities to its cobblestone streets and vibrant dining scenes.

If you're currently watching The Summer I Turned Pretty, you've already, perhaps unknowingly, seen Wrightsville Beach. This charming North Carolina beach town and barrier island is a popular filming location, and the Jenny Han-created show shot some of its most iconic scenes here. That uncomfortable dinner in the third season where (spoiler alert) Belly and Jeremiah announce their engagement? It was filmed at the Oceanic, the town's only restaurant located directly on the beach.