Caribbean Photo of the Week: Negril

By: - November 1st, 2014

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from CJ reader Chris Crispo of Canada, who sent in this beautiful snapshot of sunset at Sandals in Negril. Do you have a great photo of the Caribbean Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line and it could be the next one!

— CJ

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