Gouverneur Beach St Barth
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VIDEO: Gouverneur Beach St Barth

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - June 19, 2016 - 9:25 pm

It may be a small island, but tiny St Barth is awash in beautiful beaches, with a diverse offering from classic Caribbean coasts to Atlantic coast surfing beaches.

Ask a local for the best beach, and many will say this one: Gouverneur, a tranquil stretch of turquoise that is among the most beautiful in the region.

Here’s how clear the water is:

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