No matter what season it may be, a tropical vacation always sounds like a pretty good idea. Thankfully, every star-studded getaway from soaking up the sun in St. Barts to lounging in Cabo gives us a chance to incorporate a little bit of celebrity inspiration into our very own vacation wardrobes. The latest to join the bikini-clad set include Gigi Hadid, Ellie Goulding, and Doutzen Kroes.
But these are just a few of the stars inspiring our Summer bikini style. So if you're in the midst of packing or just in need of a virtual getaway, we've rounded up the chicest celeb-approved looks to keep your style game hot, no matter what the temperature may really be.
— Additional reporting by Aemilia Madden
The singer wasn't afraid to mix and match in a colorful string bikini bottom and classic black bandeau top.
Gigi went for a retro-inspired look in a Solid & Striped top and high-waisted bottom.
Now this is a swimsuit with attitude. Doutzen donned this lion-print bathing suit for a day at the beach.
Ellie bared her toned abs in a colorful top-and-bottom combination.
A scarf headband and retro sunglasses played up the retro flair of Chelsea's off-the-shoulder ruffled bikini.
While strolling on the beach, Padma topped her fiery string bikini with a colorful sarong.
Gigi matched her sunglasses to her neon bikini while she soaked up the sun in Miami.
Ashley Greene wore a white bikini while on vacation with her boyfriend, Paul Khoury, in the Bahamas — and she topped it off with an adorable navy-blue net cover-up.
Sure, we love the denim outfit Rihanna wore in Barbados, but we couldn't keep our eyes off of her mini Louis Vuitton bag.
Naomi Campbell knows that a timeless beach look begins with a flowing white cover-up.
Olivia Palermo was spotted in St. Barts — right before getting engaged — in a striped two-piece.
Kelly Rowland lounged in Miami in a flowing green tunic with a subtle print.
Jennifer Aniston paired her black bikini top with a pale-blue sarong while on vacation with her fiancé, Justin Theroux.
Katie Holmes celebrated 2014 in Las Vegas wearing a multicolored printed bikini top and distressed cutoffs.
Julianne Hough glistened in a metallic bikini while stepping out of the water in Miami in 2013.
Kate Moss hit the waves in a golden little bikini with gilded hardware for added glam.
Beyoncé was undeniably glamorous in a leopard-print look consisting of a flowy top and matching pants while vacationing on a yacht in Formentera, Spain. The singer added further dramatic effect via exaggerated cat-eye sunglasses.
Gwen Stefani took her signature style to the beaches in the South of France with this colorful caftan-and-harem-pant look.
Vanessa Hudgens rocked a black triangle bikini — and a shiny gold body chain — on a yacht in Italy.
Taylor Swift made a strong case for the high-waisted retro brief in her chic black-and-white striped style from Topshop.
Bar Refaeli's paisley-print one-piece and her turquoise cuff made a statement duo in Spain.
Cara Delevingne got in on the Monaco fun with Rihanna in a black-and-white triangle bikini featuring a set of oversize eyes.
Selena Gomez popped in her printed triangle bikini during pool time in Miami.
Adriana Lima splashed around in St. Barts in a bright-green halter bikini — note the sexy gold-chain bottoms.
We're green with envy over Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's bright bikini — not to mention her killer tan and perfect beach spot in the South of France.
Kate Hudson showed off the perfect cover-up — this tie-neck dress that she finished with a wide belt and coordinating shades — while vacationing in Barcelona, Spain.
Olivia Wilde took a dip in Maui, HI, wearing a triangle bikini featuring blue-and-purple stripes.
Candice Swanepoel's beach look popped with her bright-yellow halter bikini and colorful beaded bracelets after a swim in Miami.
While shooting a music video on a beach in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Jennifer Lopez created a sexy pairing: a black triangle bikini topped with a green printed maxi dress.
Hilary Duff channeled her inner Axl Rose in a skull-head scarf and aviator sunglasses during a getaway to Cabo San Lucas in May 2013.
Rachel Bilson mismatched her striped bikini top with black bottoms in Barbados.
Nicole Richie lounged in St. Barts in April wearing a black triangle bikini, House of Harlow cat-eye sunglasses, and a crisp white fedora.
During a Hawaiian getaway, Heidi Klum smiled big as she walked on the sand in a printed halter bikini, topped with a black-and-white tie-dye dress and round sunglasses.
While in Cabo, Kate Beckinsale sported a white bandeau bikini and a matching white maxi skirt.
During an A-list girls' vacation in Mexico with Reese Witherspoon and Drew Barrymore in March 2013, Cameron Diaz showed off her toned body in a striped bandeau bikini top, yellow bottoms, a straw visor, and mirrored aviator sunglasses.
In Mexico, Michelle Williams covered up her black bikini with a chambray button-down, then added a cool panama hat.
Drew Barrymore looked retro and playful in her black-and-white polka-dot bikini and mirrored aviators during her Mexico getaway in March 2013 with Cameron Diaz and Reese Witherspoon.
During a getaway to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in May 2013, Lea Michele fit right in with her white fringe poncho.
Allison Williams lounged in a brown bikini with a straw hat during a trip to Miami in February 2013.
During a trip to Mexico in January 2013, Miranda Kerr looked wildly chic in a leopard shirtdress and tan sandals.
When she took off her overalls on the beach, Rachel Bilson, alongside boyfriend Hayden Christensen, showed off a printed triangle bikini and covered her face with a wide-brim straw visor.
While relaxing poolside in Miami, Doutzen Kroes showed off her fit figure in a printed halter bikini with a two-tone top.
On her St. Barts getaway in April 2013, Jessica Alba was ready for a beach day in her zigzag Missoni caftan, white denim cutoffs, and Tory Burch fedora.
Naomi Watts looked fashionable in her one-piece bathing suit, pink-and-white sarong, fedora, and aviator sunglasses during a January 2013 vacation in St. Barts.
Alessandra Ambrosio snapped a photo of herself wearing a striped bikini in St. Barts in January 2013.
In March, Miley Cyrus lounged poolside in Palm Springs, showing off her svelte figure in a floral bikini, which she accessorized with gold body jewelry.
Cindy Crawford looked effortless in her python-print cover-up during a beach stroll in Cabo San Lucas in January 2013.
Sofia Vergara brightened (and covered) up her swimwear with an easy, breezy blue maxi skirt.
Reese Witherspoon made a sweet, electric-blue sundress into the perfect beach look with a few well-placed jewels and oversize shades.
Proof that a basic bikini is always in style — Stephanie Seymour hit the sand in a black string bikini and a sarong.
Diane Kruger showed off a perfect two-piece — a minimalist bandeau topped with her straw fedora.