The Caribbean is one of the best vacation destinations in the world for fun, sun and sea; it’s a place where the welcome is as warm as the sun. Stretch out and relax on a secluded beach by day and then party for as long as you like at night. Here are ten Caribbean beach destinations that will take your breath away.
1. Trunk Bay, St John
With its well preserved offshore coral reefs, Trunk Bay is one of St John’s most breath-taking vacation destinations. Laze on the soft white sand and take in the sun, and then you can try your hand at snorkelling along the 255 yard long reef trail and marvel at the incredible sea life below. It’s the perfect way to spend a summer vacation.
2. Crane Beach, Barbados
Another one of best Caribbean beach destinations is Crane Beach in Barbados. Visit Barbados and enjoy the natural beauty of the island and a warm welcome from the fun loving locals. There’s plenty of exotic and colourful wildlife for the scuba divers and snorkelers at Crane Beach, and the location is famous for its waves that are ideal for surfing.
3. Anegada, British Virgin Islands
Anegada is a small group of coral islands situated at the northernmost top of the British Virgin Islands. As well its natural beauty and its being home to the famous Horseshoe barrier reef, it is also one of the most secluded and quiet destinations in the Caribbean. If it’s some peace and tranquillity that you are looking for, then take a trip to Anegada.
4. Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda
Horseshoe Bay in Bermuda is considered by many to be one of the most delightful places in the world and one of best Caribbean destinations. Wide open stretches of beautiful pink sand and crystal clear blue sea, make it one of Bermuda’s most popular beach destinations.
5. Parrot Cay, British West Indies
Parrot Cay is an exclusive five star beach resort in Providenciales, British West Indies, and it is also one of the best Caribbean beach destinations. Set on its own private island, guests here can enjoy the very best of luxury hospitality, as well as acres of unspoilt landscape and a mile long, white sandy beach. It’s the perfect location for a relaxing, get-away break.
6. Curtain Bluff, Antigua
Curtain Bluff in Antigua, is rated as one the world’s finest beach resorts and it stands firm in our list of best Caribbean destinations. The resort is set in a beautiful location, jutting out into the sea on a rocky bluff and sandwiched between two beaches. The resort facilities include a fitness centre, championship tennis centre and a wonderful spa.
7. Ritz-Carlton St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
The Ritz-Carlton, in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, is a beach resort hotel that combines old world charm with the warmth of Caribbean hospitality. The resort sits within 15 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and faces out on to an infinity pool and its own private beach. It’s one of the most picturesque beach resorts in the Caribbean.
8. Shoal Bay, Anguilla
Shoal Bay, Anguilla is just what you would imagine a Caribbean beach to be, two whole miles of pearly white sand, with lush green palms to the rear and clear blue sea to the fore. Anguilla has 33 beaches in all, on just sixteen miles of island, and plenty of luxury and charm to go with it.
9. Atlantis, Nassau, Bahamas
For a more active Caribbean vacation, there is the spectacular Atlantis resort in Nassau, Bahamas. Based on the mythical city of Atlantis, the resort has 3 miles of beautiful beaches and loads to do for the whole family. You can snorkel, parasail, jet ski and much more. There will be something new to try every day there in Atlantis.
10. Harrismith Beach, Barbados
If you ever find yourself in Barbados, then take a boat trip to the wonderfully remote Harrismith Beach. You won’t find many facilities there, but that’s beauty of the place, it’s just like being a castaway on far off dessert island. Just be careful when swimming though, because there is no life guard there either.
What are your favorite Caribbean destinations?
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