Five-star without the four-figure price tag: Our favorite luxe beach vacation deals from Travelzoo

Five-star beach vacations have long carried a certain expectation: spectacular views, polished service, beautiful rooms — and a nightly rate that can make paradise feel financially out of reach. But for travelers willing to look beyond standard rack rates, that equation is looking very different right now. An unusually high concentration of luxury resort offers across Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica is creating a rare opportunity to upgrade a beach getaway without necessarily upgrading the budget by thousands of dollars. The story isn’t about one unusually cheap room or a single resort running a sale. It’s about breadth. Thanks to Travelzoo, its team of deal experts have negotiated offers at an array of acclaimed five-star properties, from Cabo and Riviera Nayarit to Jamaica, Grand Ca