Planning a getaway can be an exciting time right up until the moment that all of the logistics begin to fall apart. This is where knowing a few great secret beach getaways, that are always easy to plan, can come in extremely handy. Here are five favorites!

Eastern Shore, Virginia:

There is plenty to say of the great capital of these our United States of America but what many don’t know is the beauty of what lies so close by. The Eastern Shore of the area known as the Chesapeake Bay is also known as a “Summer Beach Town”, and it definitely lives up to its name. With beaches galore, the history of the area only makes it that much more exciting to include in your next getaway itinerary. The Chincoteague ponies are a must see if you ever find yourself in the area.

Saint Michaels, Maryland:

A quick hop, skip, and jump away is the amazing area of Saint Michaels, Maryland. Saint Michaels is also on the Chesapeake Bay and includes a wonderful Maritime Museum that tells a spectacular story of the history of the bay area. It will take you through each of the area’s points of interest, and how each of them came to be. There is plenty to enjoy while visiting Saint Michaels including biking, hiking and of course, the beaches.

Destin, Florida:

Florida, in and of itself, is a phenomenal place to visit but Destin, Florida easily takes the cake when it comes to an easy beach getaway. You can look forward to friendly people, beautiful beaches, and lots of wild dolphins playing just off shore. In the realm of easy beach getaways, Destin, Florida is easily in the top 5.

Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Another beautiful getaway on the Eastern Seaboard, Kiawah Island is perfect for couples and families alike. There is no shortage of amazing activities to enjoy while on the island and miles of beach area is only the beginning. Golfers will love the fact that Kiawah Island is also known as a golfer’s paradise.

Negril, Jamaica

Since we are on the topic of beach getaways, we had to include one completely exotic in nature. This is where Negril, Jamaica comes into the picture. Negril might not be a simple drive away, however it is a fairly short flight from many Eastern cities. While in Negril you can look forward to enjoying the best snorkeling experience ever, a very laid back atmosphere, and wonderful live music nearly every day.