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If the 20th century's ultimate quest is the finest sun-drenched, palm-fringed curve of satin
soft, ankle deep sand, washed warm by waves, gin-clear shadows and set in an aquamarine sea, all of course with a
perfect view, then the Caribbean offers happy hunting grounds.
The best sands tend to be on the low-lying islands like
the Bahamas and the Leeward and Grenadine Islands, which because of their coral base have bright white sands, but
you will also find magnificent, often secluded cove tucked between the vast headlands of the mountainous islands in the
Eastern Caribbean and the Greater Antilles. Swimming is safe in most places, but do not swim alone, and beware the undertow
on the Atlantic side of the Lesser Antilles.
If all you want from your holiday in the Caribbean is a beach, the best islands
for being alone on uninterrupted miles of sand are Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda,
the Family Islands in the Bahamas and the Caicos Islands in the Turks and Caicos.
A bit better known, and often more crowded, are the British Virgin Islands, Barbados
and the Grenadines.
As a general rule, beaches in the Caribbean are usually public
up to the high water mark and so, as long as there is access, you are permitted
onto them, though facilities will usually be limited to hotel guests.
You should note that not every Caribbean beach is picture postcard worthy. If the most important ingredient of your vacation is the beach, make sure you do your research when choosing your accommodation.
If you're gonna travel abroad, make sure you are prepared... take it from us, travel insurance is an absolute must!
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