Turks & Caicos
#1 in Best Caribbean Beaches
Grace Bay Beach on Providenciales is one of those incredible Caribbean beaches where you’ll discover crystal-clear water, powdery sand and a colorful coral reef just waiting to be explored. There are also numerous restaurants, shopping plazas and hotels and resorts nearby. If Grace Bay Beach is too crowded for you to secure a beach umbrella, try Governor’s Beach or Pillory Beach on Grand Turk instead. Another hidden gem is North Bay Beach, a beautiful white shore on secluded Salt Cay that offers plenty of space to stretch out and several snorkeling spots.
U.S. Virgin Islands
#2 in Best Caribbean Beaches
If you’re traveling to the U.S. Virgin Islands, a visit to Magens Bay is a must. St. Thomas’ most famous shore is too beautiful for words, but be prepared to share the scenery with dozens of fellow tourists. To avoid the crowds, head to quieter St. John, where you’ll find secluded stretches of shoreline like Maho Bay Beach and Europa Bay. Or, check out the protected shore in St. Croix’s Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge, which only permits visitors on Saturdays and Sundays between September and March.
