In the dead of winter, there is nothing more alluring than the thought of laying out on a beautiful beach on a sunny day with a frozen drink in hand. The problem with this vision? It can be quite costly to visit a beach destination during this season! Before you decide that you simply cannot afford a beach getaway at this time of year, check out this list of destinations from the Money section of Time.com. There are options ranging from the Gulf Coast to the Caribbean, all of which can offer a vacation that won't break the bank.

• Key West, Florida
• Sarasota, Florida
• Galveston Island, Texas
• Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Curaçao
• Caribbean Mexico (Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Isla Mujeres)
• Baja California, Mexico
• Kauai, Hawaii
• Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
• Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Click Read More for more details for each destination and tips on how to avoid tourist traps.