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The beach at the Sands hotel in San Salvador.
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Caribbean Moment: The Light in San Salvador, The Bahamas

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - November 16, 2024

The latest Caribbean Moment comes from one of the most serene, beautiful little islands in the Caribbean: San Salvador, the island most famous for being the site of Columbus’ first landing in the New World. Here’s a slice of San Salvador at a beautiful twilight hour.

It’s a magical place we’ve called The Bahamas’ “undiscovered island.”

Take a quick trip in the latest edition below.

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