Best Caribbean Beaches

The thought of a Caribbean vacation brings with it images of white sandy beaches bordered by swaying palms. Visions of relaxing on a hammock with a book and a cool tropical drink, or a vigorous game of beach volleyball followed by a massage on the beach and dinner alfresco spring to the mind even as the Caribbean destination is decided upon. So which are the best beaches in the Caribbean?

Grace Bay Beach, a 12-mile soft white sand beach on Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands is a slice of paradise on earth. Home to a number of resorts and villas, this beach is known for its water sports, particularly snorkeling.

Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic has a plethora of resorts that offer a world of activities including golf and water sports, besides evenings of live music and dancing on the beach. Playa Rincon near Samana and Playa Bonita are the best bets for a serene relaxing day at the beach for singles and families

Jamaica's Seven Mile Beach in Negril is an ideal vacation destination for adults as sections of this beach are open to nudists. Several resorts line this beach with clubs, beach bars, and open-air restaurants that cater to hotel guests and travelers.

Blue Beach in Isla Vieques, Puerto Rico is tailor-made for long walks at sunset. To experience the wonder of bioluminescence, take a kayak tour at sunset in Bioluminsecent Bay near Mosquito Bay and see the glowing marine creatures that emit a light when disturbed by the paddle.

Aruba's beaches are perennial favorites of holidaymakers and water sports enthusiasts - be it the gentle surf of Eagle Beach or Arashi or the calm-as-a-pond waters at Palm Beach, all are blessed with fine sand.

Of the 45 beaches in Grenada, Grand Anse Beach is the most well known and is acknowledged as one of the finest beaches in the Caribbean. Several restaurants, hotels, and dive shops line this two-mile beach on a sheltered bay. Morne Rouge Beach and La Sagesse Beach are less crowded and the shallow waters make them suitable for children.

Beaches like Antigua's Half Moon Bay, the Horseshoe Bay in Bermuda, Pigeon Point on Tobago, or Grand Cayman's Seven Mile Beach, all easily fit into the category of the best beaches in the Caribbean.