The Caribbean Island of Grenada Has Spectacular Beaches, Hidden Coves, and Postcard-Worthy Sandbars

By: - December 3rd, 2025
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Sandy Island in the Grenadines, off the coast of Carriacou.

Sandy Island 

Set just off the coast of Carriacou, Sandy Island is a palm-lined sandbar that is exactly what you imagine when you think of the Grenadines. Every step you take feels like a pathway into a movie; the 360-degree scenery is almost overwhelmingly beautiful, turquoise water with green hills dotting the horizon. The snorkeling is great here, too. 

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Alexander Britell is the founder and editor-in-chief of Caribbean Journal and one of the top experts on Caribbean travel worldwide, with decades of on-the-ground travel to the region and comprehensive knowledge of the entire Caribbean Basin.
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