Best Beach Awards 2014

Just when you’re daydreaming of getting away to somewhere warm, we give you 10 times the beach inspiration. We sifted through the sexiest beaches and island vacations to narrow down the nominees in 10 categories, including the Best Party Beach, Best Family Beach and the Best Beach You Haven’t Heard of … Yet.

Each winner was chosen by our expert panel of advisors including Beach Tomato co-founder Tom Marchant, Corinne McDermott of Have Baby Will Travel, and Travel Channel’s resident beach host Marianela Pereyra.

Visit TravelChannel.com during “Beach Week” (2/24-3/2), for more about the Best Beach Awards, to see the Best Beach Hotels, watch Marianela’s Best Beaches and vote for the Best Overall Beach. The winner will be unveiled on TravelChannel.com on Mon. March 3.