Find a dynamic warm-weather getaway to suit your interests and budget.
Belize has everything you could want in a tropical vacation.
Pristine white beaches, amazing snorkeling, even private islands, and cant forget The Blue Hole.
View of a beach through an open window.Credit:Laurence Monneret/Getty Images
Riviera Maya, Mexico
This vibrant stretch of the Yucatan Peninsula spoils travelers with choice.
(you might still get your island fix with a day trip to Isla Baru.)
“And with enjoying it comes the responsibility to understand the uncomfortable history that created this rich culture.”
A scenic beach in Belize.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure
Cartagenas Afro-Colombian culture is undeniable in its food, art, and music.
And with enjoying it comes the responsibility to understand the uncomfortable history that created this rich culture.
But even if youre not into set-jetting, there are plenty of reasons to visit.
Palm trees along the beach in Riviera Maya.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure
Treat yourself to a mind-body reboot atKamalayaor melt stress from your muscles atBanyan Tree Samuis excellent spa.
Plus, Thailand is T+L’s2025 Destination of the Year.
Never caught a wave?
Aerial view of a Mauritius' beach.Nuture/Getty Images
Lessons from the local pros at Surf Point will guide you in the basics.
Boutique stays likeKichicorArennasoffer stylish places to rest your head.
A relaxing evening might entail ceviche and tiradito atLa Sirena dJuanor Nikkei fare atYuka.
Aerial view of Isla Baru in Colombia.Marc/Adobe Stock
Blend marine biology with the Indigenous perspective during an excursion to the Great Barrier Reef withDreamtime Dive and Snorkel.
“Both Joali properties are a direct immersion into the beauty and magic of the Maldives.
Costa Rica
T+Ls2024 Destination of the Yearwows on every level.
Green lush mountains on Moorea.Lauren Breedlove/Travel + Leisure
Family-friendly luxury properties likeNayara Tented CampandFour Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayoelevate every experience, from coffee tasting to nature walks.
Up for a challenge?
Athletically inclined travelers might embark on the 174-mileCamino de Costa Ricatrek.
A popular beach on Koh Samui.Lauren DeCicca/Travel + Leisure
After an action-packed day, rest easy at one of the secluded private island results likeAmanpuloorPangulasian El Nido Resorts.
“Palawan is what I imagine Thailand’s beaches were two decades ago,” Baral said.
“While it’s definitely catering to tourists, you won’t find it overwhelming.”
A pristine beach in Mancora, Peru.Antonio Salinas L./Getty Images
Just dont stay there the whole time.
Up for a drive?
Rent a colorful open-air vehicle fromMoke Anguillato explore.
Rolling mountains of the Great Barrier Reef Islands.Irjaliina Paavonpera/Travel + Leisure
The newest resort in the area is the Westin Bora Bora.
Cruise down the Mekong River?
Wander the ruins of Angkor Wat?
Hammocks on a beach on Isla Holbox.zstockphotos/Getty Images
Hop between attractions and bustling cafes in Phnom Penh?
Hike through the jungle or unwind with a massage atSix Senses Krabey Island?
Dominican Republic
Every corner of the D.R.
Overwater bungalows in the Maldives.Evgeniya Vlasova/Travel + Leisure
holds a different adventure that makes the most of its diverse landscapes.
Resorts display equal breadth.
The sleekAmaneracan arrange a cigar-rolling workshop or excursion to one of the local fishing villages.
A popular beach at sunset in Costa Rica.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure
Thrill-seekers staying atEden Roc Cap Canamight head to Limoncillo Waterfall for rappelling.
New to the scene isZel Punta Cana.
Just dont skip the conch fritters atAlabama Jacksand the key lime pie atTrading PostorLa Grignote.
A Koh Chang beach lined with palm trees.gionnixxx/Getty Images
Marathon is a must for anglers hoping for their next big catch.
End the day with craft cocktails at La Factoria or dancing at Esquina Watusi.
Singapore
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Ready to trade hammocks for hawker stalls?
A Fiji beach with a boat off the coast.Irjaliina Paavonpera/Travel + Leisure
Build in plenty of time to explore Changi Airport, an attraction in its own right.
Dominica
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Theres much to love about the ruggedly beautifulNature Island.
To see the unspoiled terrain from another vantage point, set off on one of the numerous trails.
A lagoon in Palawan, Philippines.Ershov_Maks/Getty Images
Strolls withTru Bahamian Food Tourshighlight the islands signature dishes, including conch fritters and rum cake.
Hawaii
A list of the worlds best tropical vacations wouldnt be complete without the Aloha State.
Nature lovers gravitate toward the Garden Isle of Kauai, where innovativeregenerative tourism initiativeshave taken root.
The beach at Zemi Beach House.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure
A sunset over overwater bungalows on Bora Bora.Claire Bates/Travel + Leisure
Beach bungalows in Cambodia.Nikada/Getty Images
Mt. Batur on Bali.Chris Marinaccio/Travel + Leisure
Beach cabanas at Club Med Miches.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure
Sea lions on a beach in the Galapagos.xeni4ka/Getty Images
Houses on the beach in Turks & Caicos.Heather Durham/Travel + Leisure
Sunset over a kayaker in the Florida Keys.Chris Marinaccio/Travel + Leisure
A swimming hole in El Yunque National Park.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure
Super trees in Singapore.Maria Ligaya/Travel + Leisure
Grand Mal Bay on Grenada.Paulo Costa/Getty Images
A waterfall on the island of Dominica.Derek Galon/Getty Images
Colorful bungalows on a Bahamas beach.Nicholas Schmidt/Travel + Leisure
A popular beach on Zanzibar with fishing boats.den-belitsky/Getty Images
Green landscape of St. Lucia.Lauren Breedlove/Travel + Leisure
A vintage van on a Maui beach.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure
