From The Bahamas to Saint Lucia, 5 Beaches to to Dream About

By: - May 23rd, 2020
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For the last few months, we’ve been featuring Caribbean beaches to visit digitally; for the first time, we’re now able to include a handful of beaches you will soon be able to visit in person, as destinations like Aruba and Saint Lucia have already announced planned tourism reopenings. 

So from Aruba to Saint Lucia, here are five Caribbean beaches to dream about — and start thinking about your return. 

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Marigot Bay, Saint Lucia It’s long been called one of the most beautiful bays anywhere in the Caribbean, and the signature beach at Marigot Bay is reached by a very brief ferry ride that takes you to a sandy, palm-filled little paradise. Saint Lucia is the first Caribbean island to officially reopen, with plans to begin welcoming tourists (with entry requirements) on June 4. 


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