Best Caribbean Beaches
You visit Canada for undisturbed nature and friendly locals, and Europe for its history and rich cuisine. But you jet-set to Caribbean for impeccable beaches and breathtaking scenery. Nearly every edge of the more than 7,000 islands, reefs and cays is idyllic. But these 11 destinations feature the sugary sands and turquoise waves that have earned the region its outstanding reputation.
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Why go: Anguilla's silvery sand is the stuff of legend. For the best batch, head to Shoal Bay East. This island features approximately 32 sandy strands to sample, some of which blare a terrific soundtrack: Visit Rendezvous Bay to hear some outstanding live reggae. Read More»
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It's hard to top Grand Cayman's Seven Mile Beach: Its chalky sand and 80-degrees-Fahrenheit water are nothing short of spectacular. There are other enviable banks along the Cayman Islands, but why bother when this stretch is so good? Read More»
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Why go: Choices, choices. These British isles have comely shores to hike on (The Baths), sleep on (Smuggler's Cove), eat on (Cane Garden Bay), and party on (Jost Van Dyke's Great Harbour during Old Year's Night). Read More»
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Why go: A trip to St. Barthélemy comes attached to a steep price tag, but the sands are all free. There are 22 shorelines ranging from sublime (Baie de St-Jean) to risqué (Anse de Grande Saline). Some of the loveliest waterfronts are tough to reach: Case in point, the cacti-lined hike to Anse a Colombier. Read More»
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Why go: If you travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands, you can't skip a visit to Magens Bay. St. Thomas' most famous shore is too beautiful for words, but it also entices far too many tourists. To avoid the crowds, sail to the quieter island of St. John, home to the bewitching Trunk Bay. Read More»
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Why go: With 360 beaches on one isle, chances are you'll have several sands to brag about. Antigua's northwest coast boasts the calm waters of the Hawksbills. Then there's Half Moon Bay, where watersports are all the rage, while Dickenson Bay serves as the ideal spot for a glass-bottom boat tour. Read More»
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Why go: Along many of the shores of St. Martin-St. Maarten, all you need are sunglasses—ravishing Orient Bay and Cupecoy Beach are popular with nude sunbathers. Other beaches provide different spectacles. Watch planes land at windy Maho Bay or attend a bonfire party along Friar's Bay. Read More»
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Why go: Grace Bay, located on Providenciales, is one of those "do-everything" beaches, complete with crystalline water, powdery sand, a colorful coral reef, and a variety of restaurants. If you can't secure an umbrella here, Governor's Beach and Pillory Beach make great alternatives. Read More»
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Why go: Bermuda is like the forgotten stepchild of the Caribbean. Maybe it's because it's so far away from its sisters, and because it's actually a subtropical island. But who can resist pink-hued sands? Visit between May and September for the warmest waters. Read More»
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Why go: If you like mingling while at the beach, there's no island better than Aruba for making friends. Start out swimming in the calm waves of Palm Beach, then head a little ways south to Eagle Beach for some jet-skiing, paddle surfing, or a dive to the Pedernales Wreck. Read More»
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Why go: Set along the southeast pocket of Barbados sits The "Gold" or "Platinum" coast, a shoreline so gorgeous that the poshest hotels have all jockeyed for spots there. But there are plenty of other glorious Bajan shores to bathe along, like Foul Bay or Bottom Bay. Read More»
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