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The Best Caribbean Hotels for Snorkeling

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - June 16, 2015

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Snorkeling. It’s by far one of the most popular activities in the Caribbean, enjoyed by anyone and everyone, by travelers of almost all ages. It’s what you daydream about when you’re planning a Caribbean trip: warm water, abundant sea life, a window into another world. These are the best hotels for snorkeling in the Caribbean, with one major criterion: there has to be easy snorkeling access right at the hotel — without the need for a boat excursion.

Anse Chastanet — St Lucia

St Lucia has some of the best snorkeling in the Caribbean, with the island’s dramatic landscapes continuing below the ground, too. And the reef at Anse Chastanet is just 10 metres beyond the beach.

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