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21.05.2021 10:03:57
Find the best carnivals across the Caribbean here. more
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Find the best carnivals across the Caribbean here. more
Find out more about island-hopping here. [links]
With the largest reef in the Northern Hemisphere, the Caribbean is a hot-sea-bed for underwater island activity. Almost every Caribbean island has sweet scuba-diving and snorkelling spots where you can swim with elusive sea creatures like stingrays, sharks, and turtles. Some spots, like Half Moon Dolphin Lagoon, Grand Cayman Stingray City, and the Bahamas’ Pig Island, are known throughout the world. Others remain waiting to be discovered off the coast of secret beaches and hard-to-reach islands. The most impressive sighting of all, however, can be found by taking a boat from the Dominican Repoublic coast where pods of humpback whales dance and dive in the water. here
When day-dreaming about the Caribbean, as we all often do, it’s the sandy beaches, straw umbrellas, and glowing turquoise waters that come to mind. And with more than 700 islands, each surrounded by equally eye-catching beaches, the region truly is a paradise for those that love salt in their hair, sand between their toes, and a cocktail in their hand.
Yeah, life is pretty hard here. You could spend a week or a lifetime in Virgin Gorda, blissfully soaking up the sun. more
People have been dropping anchor in Virgin Gorda for hundreds of years. Christopher Columbus sailed through these parts, as did Sir Francis Drake. Over the years, the island became home to an important port, and was the capital of the Virgin Islands from 1680 to 1741. [links]
The lush green of the island itself. here
It's late afternoon in Virgin Gorda. The lazy sun is slowly setting in the west, and the temperature just is starting to dip below 80 degrees. From our relaxing vantage point from Savannah Bay Beach, the white sand stretches out in either direction… off into the distance.
Honokalani's spectacular sea-cave
And it is here that you truly notice what is so special about the beach: the dreamy panoramic views enjoyed when looking out to sea. The craggy rocks and caves that form the landscape here provide a sense of otherworldliness, and given the solitude enjoyed by visitors to this hard-to-reach cove, it can really feel like you’re in a world of your own. more
Honokalani is a black sand beach positioned in Waianapanapa State Park and plays a significant role in the cultural identity of Hawaiians. The black sand of Honokalani is framed by the colorful tropical plants that abound on the coastline, presenting stunning photo opportunities for those that take a walk down to the water’s edge. [links]
photography by: Paul Schultz more
Located on the Big Island, Kaimu Beach Park is a nascent black sand beach in Puna District, and in spite of its unsuitability for swimming and snorkeling, it is one of the most intriguing beaches found anywhere in Hawaii.
Whether you’re discovering secret waterfalls or hiking on active volcanoes, Hawaii is not only the ideal place for avid explorers to head on vacation, but also where sun-lovers flock to experience dreamy beaches and epic surf. Despite its miniscule land size, Hawaii has whopping 750 miles of combined coastline, the fourth longest in the U.S, surpassed only by Alaska, Florida and California. As the archipelago is blessed with insanely long oceanfront, it should come as no surprise that this pacific heaven has scores of secluded coves and beaches that offer painfully beautiful scenery alongside endless peace and tranquility.
Ask a local where they like to spend a sunny day and they will likely direct you to this gorgeous strip of sand at the northern end of Seven Mile Beach on the Cayman Islands. It's rarely crowded – not because it's haunted but because there are no big resorts in the area. You can park on the street or in the lot across from West Bay Cemetery. [links]
The Nature Conservancy manages the area as part of a preserve for green and hawksbill turtles, which are active from July to December. Snorkeling on the coral reef here is good, though be careful of the strong current. [links]
Eagle Beach is a leatherback-turtle nesting area, so parts of it may be closed from March to July.
Yachts drop anchor in the bay and occasional day-trippers come ashore for a bit of lunch and a sandy frolic. A few rickety huts along the shore sell cold drinks and simple snacks as well as souvenirs to passing yachties. It's a very low-key scene. [links]
Several miles long – the frequently boasted “12 miles” only applies if you measure the entire northern coast of Provo, which is, admittedly, one unbroken beach – this world-famous stretch of coast is powdered with white sand and close enough to the reef wall to see the Atlantic breakers. Though it’s studded with hotels and resorts, its sheer size means that finding your own square of paradise at this Providenciales destination is a snap.