10 Caribbean Beaches for the Perfect Summer Vacation

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - June 28, 2023 - 6:51 pm

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turks and caicos sun country airlines — The Palms, Turks and Caicos.

Grace Bay Beach, Turks and Caicos This is the beach that made Turks and Caicos into a global hotspot, and the one that has remained a must-stop for any Caribbean aficionado. And the impossibly wide, shimmeringly white sand here is also home to an impressive collection of places to stay, including two of our favorite properties anywhere in the Caribbean: the luxe Palms resort and the deliciously low-key Sands resorts. (Grace Bay’s Village is also home to a terrific value resort, the Ports of Call, which offers easy access to the famous sands for a decidedly budget-friendly price).

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