st maarten cupecoy beach — Cupecoy Beach on the island of St Maarten.

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Cupecoy Beach, St Maarten

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - May 24, 2025 - 12:06 pm

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

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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