With the sound of crashing waves, the smell of salt air, and the feel of sand between your toes, island and beach getaways are among our favorite destinations. These hotels and resorts put you steps from the sand, where days are spent lazing in the sun. Beach and island destinations take you to far-flung corners of the world like Fiji or the Maldives, the Hawaiian Islands, or the coasts of Europe, Mexico, or the United States.