If you're in the northeastern United States, a warm beach -- any beach, really -- is sounding pretty good right now.
But not all beaches are created equal, and that's where crowdsourcing comes in: On Tuesday, TripAdvisor released a list of the best rated beaches around the world, according to its users.
The top beaches -- located around the globe -- are "determined based on the quantity and quality of traveler reviews and ratings" over 12 months, according to the site. If their ratings over the past year are any indication, these beaches will be the perfect destination for a 2015 getaway.
10. Elafonissi Beach - Elafonissi, Greece
Elafonissi, off the southwestern coast of Crete, is designated a nature reserve. The island greets visitors with clear water and pink sand, although if you are looking for a warm winter getaway this is not the beach for you. The best times to visit are from late May to early October.
9. Whitehaven Beach - Whitsunday Islands, Australia
The Whitsundays are a chain of 74 islands off the northeast coast of Australia's Queensland territory; Whitehaven is on the largest island.
"The crystal clear aqua waters and pristine silica sand of Whitehaven stretch over seven kilometres along Whitsunday Island," according to the local tourism authority -- which is, of course, required to sing the beach's praises. "As soon as you arrive it’s easy to see why it is the most photographed beach in Australia."
TripAdvisor also rated Whitehaven as a "Traveler's Choice" beach in 2014 and 2013.
8. Flamenco Beach - Culebra, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has plenty of great (warm) beaches, and Flamenco is one of the best. It's not the most convenient to get to, though, since it's on Isla de Culebra. To get there from San Juan, travelers can take a short flight or a ferry.
"There is no 'good' or 'bad' time to come to Culebra," says Michael Fischer, who has been going to the island since 1990. "The temperature is in the 70 to 90 degree range year round."
7. White Beach - Boracay, Philippines
Boracay is a small island in the Philippines, 4.5 miles long and less than a mile wide. In its small area, it packs plenty of activities. There are water sports for the more active traveler, but there also plenty of beaches, like White Beach, that are made for lazing around.
The local tourism organization calls Boracay "a postcard-sized tropical paradise."
Temperatures in the Philippines are warm year round, and the best times to visit Boracay are between December and April. However, if you want to avoid the crowds, consider November, February and March.
6. Anse Lazio - Praslin Island, Seychelles
"Stunning," "the best," and "fabulous" are just some of the superlatives that travelers have used to review Anse Lazio. Lonely Planet called it the best beach on Praslin.
The beach has been a favorite for vacationers for decades.
5. Playa de Ses Illetes - Formentera, Spain
This Mediterranean beach isn't too far from Ibiza, a Spanish destination famous for its summer parties.
Playa de Ses Illetes is on Formentera, an island to the south, can get very crowded on summer afternoons, and it's no surprise why.
The best beach temperatures are from June to October.
4. Playa Paraiso - Cayo Largo, Cuba
Cuba is rapidly growing in popularity for Americans as the U.S. moves to warm up the relationship between the two countries. The U.S. embargo against the island nation has banned tourism for decades, giving Playa Paraiso the added intrigue of a destination long forbidden.
"Paraiso" appropriately translates to "paradise," an apt word for a gorgeous beach.
3. Rabbit Beach - Lampedusa, Italy
Lampedusa is closer to Tunisia than it is to Italy's mainland.
"It's Italian, but it's definitely not Italy," writes Stephen Wood for the Independent. "A minute from the plane and you know that you are in North Africa."
The island is a 45-minute flight -- or a nine-hour ferry ride -- from Sicily. May to October have the best weather for the beach.
2. Grace Bay - Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
The temperatures at Grace Bay are comfortable year round, averaging the mid-70s from December to March, and getting up to the mid-90s in June, July and August.
The water temperature is similar, making the Caribbean beach basically perfect.
1. Baia do Sancho - Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
For the best beach in the world for 2015, we head to Brazil, where Baia do Sancho reigns supreme.
The beach is on the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, which boasts other amazing beaches that are just as appealing in January as they are in July. More so in January, perhaps, if you're in a place that gets the kind of white stuff that is definitely not sand.
As for beaches in the U.S., Florida's Siesta Key Public Beach topped the list for 2015.
