Caribbean Photo of the Week: Hanging on Great Bay Beach in St Maarten

By: - October 4th, 2025
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Great Bay, St Maarten.

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Nikki Carriere, who sent in this lovely shot of Great Bay Beach in St Maarten.

“Spent a lovely day here with family, and the cruise ships were coming in” Nikki tells us.

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 one!

— CJ

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