From St Maarten to Saint Lucia, 5 Beaches to Dream About

By: - May 16th, 2020
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The latest edition of Beaches to Dream About is a vibrant mix of very different kinds of beaches. 

There’s a family-friendly beach; a private, rarefied retreat in the Out Islands of The Bahamas; a buzzing, energetic stretch of city sand. 

We miss every kind of beach in the Caribbean right now, and as we all wait for the days (sooner, rather than later), when our favorite destinations begin to open their doors again, we can find some Caribbean solace in these stretches of sand. 

Here is the latest Beaches to Dream About. 

What’s your favorite beach in the Caribbean? Let us know at news@caribjournal.com. 

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Reduit Beach, Saint Lucia We can’t go a day without thinking about beaches like this, where families gather on the sand and children find adventures on the floating water park. It’s a slice of Saint Lucia life, where shimmering golden sand goes rather well with a Bounty rum. The home of the Bay Gardens Beach Resort, it just might be the dreamiest beach in Saint Lucia. 

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