Caribbean Photo of the Week: Cupecoy, St Maarten

By: - October 24th, 2020
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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Beverly Mae Nisbeth, who sent in this wonderful shot of Cupecoy Beach 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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