Beach Hotels

Destinations

Best Caribbean Islands for Snorkeling From the Beach

Compare the best Caribbean islands for snorkeling from the beach, with shore-access reefs, beginner options, tradeoffs, and practical planning tips.

Destinations

Best Caribbean Islands for Couples Who Want Quiet Beaches

Find the best Caribbean islands for couples seeking quiet beaches, from Anguilla and Barbuda to Bequia, Grenada, and St. John.

Where to Stay

Where to Stay in San Juan, Puerto Rico for Beaches and Old Town Sightseeing

Compare eight San Juan hotels for combining beach time with Old San Juan sightseeing, from Condado resorts to historic Old Town stays.

Where to Stay

Should You Stay Near the Beach or in the City Center?

Compare beach and city-center hotels by convenience, atmosphere, transportation, dining, nightlife, and trip style to choose the right location.

Where to Stay

Where to Stay in Cape Town for Beaches, Dining, and Table Mountain Access

Compare Cape Town hotels for beaches, dining, and Table Mountain access, from Camps Bay and Bantry Bay to the V&A Waterfront and Gardens.

Where to Stay

Maui vs. Kauai for a Romantic Hotel Vacation

Compare Maui vs. Kauai for a romantic hotel vacation, from resort choices and beaches to dining, scenery, pace, and the best fit for couples.

Where to Stay

Where to Stay in Punta Cana for Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resorts

Compare 10 adults-only all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana, from quiet Cap Cana luxury to lively Uvero Alto and Bavaro stays.

Travel Tips

Why Some Caribbean Resort Beaches Have Seaweed and Others Do Not

Why Caribbean resort beaches can have very different Sargassum conditions, and what currents, wind, coastline shape, and cleanup mean for your stay.

Where to Stay

Where to Stay in Bali for a First Trip: Ubud, Seminyak, or Nusa Dua?

Compare Ubud, Seminyak, and Nusa Dua for a first Bali trip, with hotel picks, tradeoffs, and practical guidance on choosing the right base.

Destinations

Best Caribbean Islands for Calm Water and Easy Swimming

Compare Caribbean islands known for calm swimming beaches, from Grand Cayman and Aruba to Providenciales, Curacao, Barbados, and Antigua.

Hotel Guides

Maldives Overwater Villa vs. Beach Villa: Which Is Better?

Compare Maldives overwater villas and beach villas by privacy, water access, convenience, atmosphere, families, couples, and practical tradeoffs.

Destinations

Fiji vs. Maldives for a Honeymoon Resort Vacation

Compare Fiji and the Maldives for a honeymoon, including resort styles, privacy, transfers, activities, weather, costs, and trip length.