Best Beach Awards 2013: Family Beach

Check out the full list of 2013 nominees.

See the full list of Travel Channel's 2012 Best Beach Award Nominees.

Get to know our beach experts — including Sports Illustrated  swimsuit model Nina Agdal, luxury travel writer Tamala Prickett and Travel Channel's resident beach host, Marianela Pereyra — who hand-picked this year's best beach destinations around the world.

Get to know who hand-picked this year's best beach award winners.

Explore the sun-soaked shores outside of Miami's South Beach for a sparkling turquoise water and a mellower vibe.

Discover the best beaches of Barbados -- where there really is something for everyone.

How to stay on budget and still enjoy a beach vacation.

Check out the most beautiful beaches in Italy.

Our favorite US and Caribbean watering holes.