It may be cold outside, but that doesn't mean you're not already dreaming of lying on a beach with a cocktail in hand.
TripAdvisor's newly released 2016 Travellers' Choice Awards ranks the 25 best beaches on the planet based on user reviews.
Beaches that made the cut include ones from Australia to the Seychelles, with miles of white sand, clear blue water, and even rusted tanks on the shore.
Check out all 25 of the world's best beaches below, and see which tropical location took the top slot.
25. Praia de Santa Maria — Santa Maria, Cape Verde: Travelers love this beach for its "beautiful gold sands." It also has great surfing and a bustling pier where fishing boats come in.
24. Tumon Beach — Tumon, Mariana Islands: "The sand is white, the water a gorgeous blue," one TripAdvisor review said. "Swimming, snorkeling, paddle boarding or small water crafts—you can do it all here."
23. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Southhampton Parish, Bermuda: "Picturesque, with pink sand and gentle waves rolling in," one user wrote. "Lovely at any time of the day."
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