Top 10 Quick Beach Getaways

• Introduction
• 1. Aruba
• 2. Barbados
• 3. Key West
• 4. Oahu
• 5. Providenciales
• 6. Puerto Vallarta
• 7. Rincon
• 8. San José del Cabo
• 9. St. Lucia
• 10. St. Martin

San José del Cabo

This quiet, picture-perfect village is as easily reached as nearby Cabo, yet it’s worlds away from that town’s harried scene. An historical air hangs over the tree-lined streets and old adobe homes, while a slew of sophisticated galleries and excellent shops reveal its cultured spirit.

SPLURE There is a two-to-one staff-to-room ratio at the elegant, easygoing Casa Natalia, which is home to one of the best restaurants in the area. Full breakfast served on the terrace as well as shuttles to a nearby private beach club are included. From $250/night after May 1; casanatalia.com

VALUE Set on a quiet street dotted with galleries, El Encanto Inn is a serene hideaway. Guests stay in one of 28 rooms in either the Garden or Pool sections; room service is available from several nearby restaurants. From $95/night; elencantoinn.com

GETTING THERE Direct flights from Chicago (4.5 hours); Denver (3 hours); Houston (3 hours); Los Angeles (2.5 hours); Phoenix (2 hours); San Francisco (3 hours); Seattle (4 hours)

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