Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset in St Maarten

By: - July 4th, 2020
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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Missy Kropf, who sent in this stunning shot of a sunset in St Maarten. 

Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?

Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of the photo. 

It could be the next Caribbean Photo of the Week!

— CJ

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