Best beaches in the Caribbean?

denise wrote:

I have also been to Sapphire Beach and it is very nice. On Barbados, we
have been to Nelson's Boatyard--very nice and we have also been to
Casuarina's--a resort--great facilities, great beach. It has a little more
wave action than Nelson's. On Antigua, visited Miller's Beach. Very nice,
great sand, like velvet--a lot of vendors but not pushy. A simple no thanks
sent them on their way. Denise

I have to write down "Miller's Beach" if I am ever in Antigua, Denise,
because we seem to have similar tastes in Beaches.

Howard

Antigua has 365 beaches or one for every day of the year. We go to Jolly
Harbor and beautiful beaches, but it is on the Caribbean side and has little
if any surf.
Mike Quint

Thanks for all the responses! I've never been to Antigua

I went to a great beach in Antigua, so they do have some good beaches
there. Unfortunatly it was seven years ago and I don't recall the name
of the one I went to, but there were facilities, and a bar. It was not
crowded, we just asked a taxi driver to take us to a good beach where
we would also like to snorkle. The driver even came back at an arranged
time and returned us to the ship.

--
Charles

Sapphire Beach is part of a resort, so it has equipment rental and
outdoor dining as well. It's like being part of the resort without
actually renting the hotel room. Snorkleing is good, plenty of shade
for non-worshippers. I think it is the most-inclusive side trip you
can do on your own in St. Thomas.

On Sun, 14 Sep 2003 19:12:44 -0400, Howard Garland
wrote:

Saphhire beach is a lovely, uncrowded beach about a $12 cab ride from
the pier. There are chairs, a nice bar, and changing facilities. There
is decent snorkeling, I am told (I don't like snorkeling). The water is
literally sapphire blue in color, and unlike Megan's Bay, you actually
get some surf action on this beach. I have suggested sapphire to lots
of folks on our various cruises and all have loved it. Try it; I think
you will really like it.

Howard

Gordon wrote:

Can you please give me more info on Sapphire Beach? I will be in St. Thomas
next week and this may work in place of going over to St. John which I have
done a few times in the past. Not keen on doing the tender thing. How far is
Sapphire from the ship?

Thanks, Gordon


"Eileen Garland" wrote in message
...

I disagree, Tom. I adore Sapphire Beach on St. Thomas. I think the
ferry ride to St. John is long and hot and would only go there when I'm
on a cruise that stops in St. John at least in one direction.

But then, I don't enjoy snorkeling, and that's probably got a lot to do
with it. Different strokes...

Eileen

Tom & Linda wrote:


For St. Thomas, there is NOTHING there as good as taking the ferry over
to St. John. 90% of St. John is a US National Park. My favorite beach
in the world is there - Trunk Bay. It was actually voted as one of the
top 10 beaches in the world by National Geographic Magazine.

We've been to St. Thomas about 10 times. We don't even bother staying
there anymore... we automatically take the ferry to St. John. To me,
St. John is that special.

--Tom

Curt120R wrote:


recommendations would be appreciated. I don't necessarily want a
"quiet beach", just a beach with beautiful sand and water and
amenities.

St Thomas
St Maarten
Barbados
Antigua

Although there's 365 beaches for every day of the year, many are
cluttered with household garbage and not at all useable nor enticing.
We enjoyed Half Moon Bay beach when we were there.

Karen

"Mike Quint" wrote:


Antigua has 365 beaches or one for every day of the year. We go to Jolly
Harbor and beautiful beaches, but it is on the Caribbean side and has little
if any surf.
Mike Quint

Thanks for all the responses! I've never been to Antigua

I went to a great beach in Antigua, so they do have some good beaches
there. Unfortunatly it was seven years ago and I don't recall the name
of the one I went to, but there were facilities, and a bar. It was not
crowded, we just asked a taxi driver to take us to a good beach where
we would also like to snorkle. The driver even came back at an arranged
time and returned us to the ship.

--
Charles



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