Take a moment to imagine the perfect vacation: you're relaxing somewhere picturesque, the sun is shining, and you have a cold drink in your hand. Yes, it's a beautiful picture - but what about the sound? The only thing that would make this picture perfect is to have a great speaker by your side, playing your favorite tunes.

When you choose loudspeakers for this scene, you'll want to prioritize a few features. Choosing a wireless speaker - one that doesn't leave you tangled in power cords and can easily connect to your phone via WiFi or Bluetooth - definitely makes things easier, which is why you should only consider wireless speakers for outside use.

Wireless technology isn't the only feature you need in an outdoor speaker. Equally important for outdoor use is some sort of weather resistance or water resistance. There are other things to consider, so here's a guide to everything you need to know.

With today's WiFi and Bluetooth technology, there's no need to fumble with complicated installations or worry about safely burying wires outside in wet and windy environments. You're better off with a Bluetooth speaker that can easily connect to your devices - smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc. - and play your music seamlessly.

Another benefit is that you can usually connect several of them together via Bluetooth to provide complete audio coverage of your entire outdoor space. You can also use this technology to synchronize audio playback indoors and outdoors to keep your party vibe consistent.

We've checked out a range of loud speakers and have come up with a short list of things you should care about. These are the most important things to consider.

Sound quality - Just like with any speaker purchase, you want to prioritize sound quality. If your speakers can't play your tunes better than your phone, what's the point? So make sure the product you pick has bass, clear audio and good volume.

Durability - This may seem obvious, but you need your outdoor speaker to be durable. If it's not durable, then it won't last very long. Chances are, any outdoor speaker is going to take some hits and may even get dropped. Therefore, the last thing you need is something that is easily damaged.