Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Secret Corner of Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos

By: - April 19th, 2025
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A "secret corner" of Grace Bay Beach.

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Joanna Blanco, who sent in this lovely shot of what she calls a “secret corner” of Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos.

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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