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1. Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Nestled along the west coast of Grand Cayman is the iconic Seven Mile Beach. While it technically falls short of being seven miles long, it’s earned a spot as one of the best beaches in the Caribbean. You’ll find plenty of luxury hotels and resorts in Grand Cayman and across the Cayman Islands, a popular choice for romantic getaways and honeymoons.
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What makes the Seven Mile popular is its shallow waters and ultra-white sand, ideal for travelers who want a dip in the sea. There’s always something happening at this beach, from volleyball games to scuba diving classes and snorkeling expeditions.
If you have clients looking for a start-of-year getaway, Grand Cayman hosts an annual five-day “Cayman Cookout” event, perfect for vacationers who want a side of culinary delights with their sandy beaches. Use the “beach nearby” filter on RateHawk to find your clients a hotel that’s walking distance to the beach.
2. Grand Anse Beach, Grenada
Although the Caribbean is popular for group trips and honeymoons, there are plenty of family-friendly places. You’ll find Grand Anse to the south of St. George’s, the capital of Grenada.
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This area is great as somewhere to stay for an entire vacation or as a day trip. There are plenty of restaurants and boutique stores nearby and the beach itself is suitable for visitors of all ages with its timid waves and sheltered bay.
Grand Anse Beach looks like it belongs on a postcard with its white sand, clear blue waters, and palm trees. This beach is popular with scuba divers and has a laid-back atmosphere that’s perfect for a day of sunbathing.
3. Pig Beach, Big Major Cay, The Bahamas
Pigs might not be what you expect to find at a beach, but that’s why Pig Beach is so unique. Located within an uninhabited area within Big Major Cay, this beach is home to a colony of pigs and is one of the most popular attractions in the area.
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While it’s not possible to stay overnight, Staniel Cay is the nearest inhabited island and is just a 5 to 10-minute boat ride away. RateHawk has sustainability tags for hotels that meet specific environmental and responsibility standards, helping your clients book with confidence and purpose.
4. Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
There are plenty of beaches that claim to be the best in the world, but Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos’ Providenciales area has been rated as one of the most beautiful more times than we can count. This bay is perfect for a morning swim with most of the island’s major hotels and restaurants located on the main strip within easy walking distance.
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Grace Bay is nestled in the northeast of the island with a barrier reef just one mile from the shore, protecting it against swells coming from the Atlantic. Expect tranquil water around the bay with lots of water sports and private boats exploring the area.
5. Anse des Pitons, St. Lucia
A popular year-round choice is Anse des Pitons at St. Lucia. This beach has a unique atmosphere as it’s tucked under Petit Piton and Gros Piton, two volcanic mountains, giving the shoreline a unique crescent-shaped curve. While it’s easy to be memorized by its dazzling white sand, it’s worth noting that it’s been imported from Guyana – as natural as it might look to the naked eye!
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This beach is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the surrounding waters are the perfect place for spotting marine life, including turtles, angelfish, and butterflyfish.
6. Playa El Cuyo, Yucatán, Mexico
While not all of Mexico is in the Caribbean, areas like Cancun and Yucatán are adjacent to the Caribbean Sea, making it a great alternative for travelers seeking a place slightly closer to home.
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Playa El Cuyo is an up-and-coming area with a quiet, laid-back town. Kite surfing is one of the most popular activities at this beach with lessons and kite rentals available – make sure to pack comfy shoes for the sand!
7. Flamingo Beach, Aruba
Our next recommendation is a little different. If your clients want a once-in-a-lifetime experience, send them to Aruba’s Flamingo Beach, owned by the Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort, to get up close with gorgeous pink flamingos.
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Good news! It’s not exclusively for resort guests. There are daily passes available for $125, sold online at 7am the day before. Day passes can be limited as their availability depends on the hotel’s occupancy rate.
8. Trunk Beach, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Trunk Beach is the most popular place on St. John’s Island with its stunning coral beaches and postcard-worthy waters. You’ll not find whiter sand anywhere else in the world – this beach looks as if it’s straight from your Pinterest vision board.
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Located within the Virgin Islands National Park, this beach is unique as it is close to Peace Hill with a short walking trail and a 650-foot-long underwater snorkel trail, giving exciting activities for travelers of all abilities.
RateHawk allows you to choose hotels close to prominent parks and nature attractions by seamlessly verifying their exact location using our interactive map. This feature enables you to quickly identify hotels near specific locations, ensuring your clients can make the most of their travel itinerary.
9. Meads Bay Beach, Anguilla
If your clients want to go straight from the airport to the beach, send them to Anguilla, a tiny island in the eastern Caribbean Sea. Meads Bay Beach is just a 20-minute drive across the island and is suitable for young families, couples seeking a quiet escape, and even for a wellness retreat.
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What makes Meads Bay popular is its proximity and views of Malliouhana, the hotel that put the island on the map in the 1980s. While it can be tranquil during the summer, travelers should expect rougher seas with waves of up to 8 feet in December and January.
10. Little Ffryes Beach, Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua has enough beaches for you to visit a new one every day for a year – yep, that’s over 365 beaches, so which one is worth recommending to clients? Little Ffryes Beach is less than a mile long but the most popular, serving up a little spot of paradise amongst the palm trees and white sand.
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It’s important not to confuse this with the main Ffryes Beach, which is considerably busier with more bars and entertainment. The gentle waters and shady palms are the perfect way to experience a stunning sunset or to spend a lazy day away from most of the tourist crowds.
11. Pink Sands Beach, Harbour Island, The Bahamas
We’ve talked a lot about white sand in this article, so let’s change it up with a touch of pink. Considered one of the best beaches in the Bahamas, its soft and fine sand has a unique pink hue, caused by the local coral life.
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When the sun hits the sand at just the right angle, it looks like it’s glowing a soft shade of pastel pink against the backdrop of the sea’s azure waters. Harbour Island is a viral destination, so get there early to grab a spot for your towel and beach bag!
12. Shoal Bay Beach, Anguilla
If you want crystal-clear waters and calm tranquility, there’s another beach in Anguilla to add to your itinerary. Shoal Bay Beach is two miles long and popular for water sports and diving, with two distinctive sections. While the upper region is populated with nearby villas, the lower portion of the bay is relatively unhabituated. Some of the most popular activities at the bay include paddleboarding and kayaking.
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13. Warwick Long Beach, Bermuda
Warwick Long Beach has a deceiving name. While it’s the longest beach you’ll find in Bermuda, it’s less than a mile long. Its aquamarine water dazzles against soft, pink-tinted sand, the perfect backdrop for an evening stroll or your morning yoga.
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Snorkeling is one of the main attractions here due to the diversity of marine life, much of which can be found close to the shoreline, including blue parrotfish.
14. Playa Rincon, Dominican Republic
We couldn’t finish this list without mentioning the Dominican Republic’s most beautiful beach, Playa Rincon, also known as Rincon Beach. Found along the Samaná Peninsula, the bay’s pristine clear waters and white sand make it feel as if it’s never been inhabited by humans, kept in a time capsule of untouched, natural wonder.
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It’s one of the longest beaches in the Dominican Republic at over three miles long, giving plenty of space for families and groups to spread out as if they have their own private slice of the beach.
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