7 Places to Visit in the Caribbean in August

By: - July 30th, 2018
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We love the Caribbean all year round, but especially in summer. There’s something about those cool evening breezes, the afternoon ti’ punch on a hot afternoon, the joy of the uncrowded. Forget the Hamptons or Nantucket. The Caribbean is still the best summer destination!

And where to go right now? Here are our picks for seven places to visit in August, part of a new regular monthly feature we’ll be bringing you.

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Anegada, British Virgin Islands Whether you’re a veteran of the British Virgin Islands or you’re an island collector looking for a new catch, Anegada is for you. Long one of the best-kept secrets in the BVI, this beach-and-lobster-filled paradise is now the crown jewel of the BVI, from luxe glamping to more traditional boutique stays and the kind of old-school beach bars that will make you instantly fall in love. And with regular ferry service, it’s remarkably easy to get here from Tortola. So what are you waiting for?

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