What's better than aquamarine waters, swaying palms and powder-soft sands? Getting there ASAP. We rounded up our best collection of easy-to-reach tropical escapes throughout the Caribbean and Mexico.

From the Riviera Maya to a smattering of sun-kissed islands, the dreamy destinations below look like they were plucked straight from a postcard – and you won't have to travel for days upon days to experience them for yourself. 

Oh, and did we mention they all boast discounts of up to 70% off the price you'd pay anywhere else online? So go ahead and pick a beach, any beach...