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CARIBBEAN BEACHES DESTINATIONS


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There’s more to the Caribbean than just its beaches, but they’re a good place to start, finds Jo Cooke


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hey’re the stuff that dreams are made of, but not all


beaches are created equal. Here’s our guide to some of the best spots for clients looking to flop out on a stretch of Caribbean sand, with something to suit every taste – from water sports enthusiasts to sun-seekers who don’t want to move an inch.


w BEST FOR SWIMMING The Baths National Park, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands: Getting to this beach feels like an adventure in itself. You’ll walk down a narrow, winding path, squeezing past curvaceous


boulders, before arriving at a bay that brings to mind the land that time forgot. Giant pebbles seem to grow in size as they edge out into the blue, and it’s all backed by a slope of golden sand. Swim to your heart’s content in the crystal-clear rock pools alongside schools of fish, all with a backdrop of glamorous yachts anchored off shore.


Doctor’s Cave Bathing Club, Montego Bay, Jamaica: Singled out as one of the best beaches on the island back in 1906, when it was turned into a beach club, the small entrance fee (around a


fiver) is well worth shelling out if you want to spend the morning at this exquisite stretch of white sand before the crowds arrive. Off-shore inflatables give you a resting spot as you swim in the waters that are part of Montego Bay’s Marine Park.


Grote Knip, Curacao: Located on the northwest coast, this low-key cove is a little off the beaten track but has all the facilities you need – beach bar, massage shack, loos, loungers and kayak rentals. It’s set back between limestone cliffs, making for an attractive and sheltered swimming spot.


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