Feast your eyes on these stunning destinations that are brimming with whelks, cockles, Scotch bonnets, and conchs.

The Gulf Coast gem known for its silky quartz sand was the only US destination to make this year's annual ranking.

Navigate backward to interact with the calendar and select a date. Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. Sanibel Island $25 $500+ 0 mi 5+ mi ...

The best time to visit Sanibel Island is ... this is when you'll find idyllic beach weather. The late fall is a good time to secure a room deal and do a little shelling in the chilly Gulf water.