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Pick the right beach for you

Updated 5:57 PM EST, Mon February 4, 2013
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Mayakoba (which means "village of water") is often called the Venice of the Caribbean. It's perfect for honeymooners or a group of girlfriends willing to spend on a decadent spa getaway or other exclusive resort vacation.
Mayakoba, Mexico —
Mayakoba (which means "village of water") is often called the Venice of the Caribbean. It's perfect for honeymooners or a group of girlfriends willing to spend on a decadent spa getaway or other exclusive resort vacation.
Courtesy Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
Perfect for the budget or moderate spender, this isolated archipelago in Panama offers a chance to get off the grid and relax without many crowds. It doesn't offer full-service options, so it's not for the luxury traveler.
Bocas del Toro, Panama —
Perfect for the budget or moderate spender, this isolated archipelago in Panama offers a chance to get off the grid and relax without many crowds. It doesn't offer full-service options, so it's not for the luxury traveler.
Courtesy Marissa Strniste
While Maui offers perfect beaches and cultural offerings for travelers on a moderate to expensive budget, the reason to visit is the luxury resorts, says Fodor's. It's perfect for a honeymoon, an anniversary or a family trip with older children.
Maui, Hawaii —
While Maui offers perfect beaches and cultural offerings for travelers on a moderate to expensive budget, the reason to visit is the luxury resorts, says Fodor's. It's perfect for a honeymoon, an anniversary or a family trip with older children.
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Providenciales is the most developed island in Turks & Caicos and serves travelers on a moderate to expensive budget. The island has a good range of villas and resorts for travelers, and the shallow waters of Grace Bay are perfect for families with young children just starting to swim.
Providenciales, Turks & Caicos —
Providenciales is the most developed island in Turks & Caicos and serves travelers on a moderate to expensive budget. The island has a good range of villas and resorts for travelers, and the shallow waters of Grace Bay are perfect for families with young children just starting to swim.
Courtesy Turks and Caicos Tourism
Although the cruise ships have discovered St. John, it still offers stunning and uncrowded beaches and beautiful, protected national parkland to explore. Active travelers on any budget will find accommodations ranging from campsites to private villas.
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands —
Although the cruise ships have discovered St. John, it still offers stunning and uncrowded beaches and beautiful, protected national parkland to explore. Active travelers on any budget will find accommodations ranging from campsites to private villas.
Courtesy U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism
Perfect for a moderate spender who craves a chic yet laidback vacation, Vieques has beaches, privacy and glow-in-the-dark organisms (which visitors can see kayaking at night on Puerto Mosquito).
Vieques, Puerto Rico —
Perfect for a moderate spender who craves a chic yet laidback vacation, Vieques has beaches, privacy and glow-in-the-dark organisms (which visitors can see kayaking at night on Puerto Mosquito).
Courtesy Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Visitors to Virgin Gorda on the British Virgin Islands are looking for a luxury vacation with total relaxation and seclusion. Sailing and swimming are the primary activities of the couples and longtime friends who stay here. Guests can swim among the giant boulders of the Baths of Virgin Gorda (shown here).
Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands —
Visitors to Virgin Gorda on the British Virgin Islands are looking for a luxury vacation with total relaxation and seclusion. Sailing and swimming are the primary activities of the couples and longtime friends who stay here. Guests can swim among the giant boulders of the Baths of Virgin Gorda (shown here).
British Virgin Islands Tourist Board

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