Sunny Seaside Escapes for Spring

Italy’s glistening Amalfi Coast is magnificently captured in the spring from the heights of Villa Franca, a hilltop retreat perched over Positano’s cobbled streets and laidback beaches. A private home reborn, its 44 slick white guestrooms with breezy balconies provide a perfect setup for hearing the soft, lapping waves from the Gulf of Salerno roll in. But the property’s crown jewel is a rooftop pool where endless sun awaits. All of its restaurants, from the poolside terrace to the Michelin-starred Li Galli, also deliver dramatic panoramas of the sky meeting sea.

A seaside slice of paradise set between the Esterel mountains and the Mediterranean’s most famous stretch of sea, Tiara Miramar Beach Hotel & Spa is your front-row seat to the very best of the South of France. Blending tranquility with timeless French Riviera glamour, this opulent spot close to Saint-Tropez extends a warm springtime welcome with a private beach, seaside bar and swimming pool equipped with endless Mediterranean views.  

A spring break in Florida? Naturally. But at Isla Bella Beach Resort in the Florida Keys, guests will be wondering if this is Marathon or the Mediterranean. Clad in whitewashed walls and Greek-inspired architecture, this family-friendly resort sparkles against the blue-jeweled waters of the Atlantic Ocean. With nearly a mile-long private beach, five pools, marina, waterfront restaurants, large spa and 199 guest rooms that make the cerulean ocean the star of the show, this opulent property is the total package for a springtime getaway. It’s European-style elegance at its best, without the need to jump across the pond.

Is there anything more mesmerizing than the natural soundtrack of crashing waves? Lull yourself into a trance at Malibu Beach Inn Hotel & Spa, where the waters of the Pacific Ocean meet California’s most illustrious seaside enclave. With 47 guest rooms overlooking “Billionaire’s Beach,” this hideaway offers postcard views from sunrise to sunset. Start your bright spring morning with either a rejuvenating spa treatment at CURE or a walk (just 34 steps to be exact) to the beach. End it on the iconic Malibu Pier to take in a show-shopping sunset—maybe try to spot a celeb or two while you’re there.

With over 2,700 acres along Nicaragua’s idyllic Emerald Coast, Rancho Santana takes sun, surf and sand seriously. For surfers, the retreat’s on-site Beach and Surf Club at Playa Los Perros has everything you need for hitting the waves of the South Pacific. If a lowkey beach day is more your thing, guests have five separate stretches of sand to frolic on. Come evening, ditch the thrill for a bit of chill at the 6,000-square-foot spa. Built into the hillside, it’s a refreshing oasis that offers tension-relieving massages, nourishing treatments and pampering beauty services––the perfect respite from the Nicaraguan sun and surf.

Whisking you far away from the daily grind, StolenTime by Rendezvous is an idyllic West Indies getaway to quiet the mind and awaken the senses. The wellness resort in St. Lucia rests right on the shores of the warm, azure Caribbean Sea, and as both adults-only and all-inclusive, guests needn’t worry about a thing. Choose from a bountiful list of “Stolen Moments” and unique experiences: relaxing by the pool between treatments at The Spa in the Water Garden, climbing the Gros Pitons in view to feel the surge of mood-boosting endorphins or creating a new drink recipe to add to The Terrace bar’s cocktail list. The resort’s highly personalized service ensures every stay is extra special⁠—there’s even a spa-inclusive package with treatments included for a daily rejuvenating experience.

With its gentle curve of white sand and clear water, Busan’s Haeundae Beach has tourists and locals alike flocking to its shores come spring. Soaring above it all, on the 17th floor of the landmark LCT Tower, is SIGNIEL Busan. Guests can beat the crowds and gaze out onto the endless blue from either their private balcony or the outdoor infinity pool, which is open year-round on the spa level of the property. After a day at the beach, fill hungry bellies at Chaoran, where a Michelin-star chef prepares dim sum.

Set on a private island off the Mozambique Coast, Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa delivers endless adventures, on land and sea. From beachfront to overlooking the bay, guests are welcome to choose their ideal setting at this island hideaway of 44 villas. While Anantara is famed for its remarkable spa, you may be swapping relaxation for adventure here. Set in a protected marine reserve and national park, its diving excursions are extraordinary, as is the deep-sea fishing, and there’s plenty to do on the island itself, including horseback riding, bird watching or dune boarding.

If you’re looking to visit a movie-like destination this spring, look no further than Fiji’s Turtle Island. Forever known as the filming location for 1980’s The Blue Lagoon, the island resort is a slice of paradise with only 14 private beachfront villas. The spacious, airy rooms dressed in classic island decor overlook crystalline blue waters. Besides including all meals and beverages, this all-inclusive private island also covers a variety of seaside activities, such as horseback riding, kayaking, paddle boarding and scuba diving.

Occupying 46 acres on the pristine Radhanagar Beach, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Andamans give guests access to one of Asia’s most incredible beaches. Kayak through the mangroves at night to see the bioluminescence, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and foray to see turtles nesting. As for the idyllic villas, they are built on stilts inspired by traditional indigenous dwellings and boast private plunge pools, plush king-size beds and spacious bathrooms appointed with rain showers and bathtubs.